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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories

Concerned with the growth of the internet and the inadvertent or otherwise exposure of personal information to potential bad actors, the European Union promulgated the General Data Protection Regulation in 2016. The regulation is part of European Union privacy law and human rights laws and must be complied with by any companies doing business with EU nations. It is designed to give people greater control over their personal information while simplifying regulatory compliance for international business.
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Radware & SUSE launch integrated Kubernetes security for edge
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Radware and SUSE partner to launch a scalable Kubernetes security solution for multi-cloud and edge environments, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats.
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Consilium launches UniCRM for contact centre operations
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Consilium Software has launched UniCRM, a new platform that unifies Help Desk, Collections, and Telemarketing to boost contact centre efficiency and customer experience.
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Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks
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Over half of enterprises consider banning personal devices at work amid rising security threats linked to unchecked webcams, tablets and headsets.
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Slow broadband costing UK businesses GBP £11 billion each year
4 days ago
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Slow broadband costs UK businesses GBP £11 billion annually, harming productivity, customer service, and cybersecurity across major towns and cities.
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Locka device automatically locks computers for better security
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London's LOCKA, a wearable device, automatically locks Windows computers when users walk away, enhancing security and ensuring compliance in workplaces.
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Smart Communications expands cloud archive platform with Joisto
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Smart Communications has acquired cloud archive firm Joisto, enhancing its platform to securely manage regulatory-compliant digital records for enterprises.
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Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords
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Specops Software highlights behavioural biometrics as a dynamic, AI-driven security layer that complements passwords, enhancing continuous user authentication.
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Swimlane launches AI-driven solution to ease compliance audits
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Swimlane launches CAR Solution, an AI-powered tool designed to simplify compliance audits and boost collaboration between security and governance teams.
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Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
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Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
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Vultr spotlighted in Omdia Sovereign Cloud 2025 market report
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Vultr is recognised in Omdia's 2025 Sovereign Cloud report for its agile cloud solutions that keep data within national borders, addressing strict privacy laws.
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Achieve True Personalisation with AI-Powered Customer Data Clouds
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AI-powered Customer Data Clouds are revolutionising personalisation, allowing brands to deliver tailored experiences at scale, transforming customer engagement.
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European cybersecurity market sees 18% growth in sales
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The European cybersecurity market grew 18% in Q1 2025, driven by Germany's 23% and Italy's remarkable 37% sales increases, suggests CONTEXT.
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ManageEngine expands AD360 with over 100 new integrations
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ManageEngine has expanded its AD360 identity management platform by adding over 100 prebuilt integrations, enhancing businesses' identity governance capabilities.
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MHP Consulting & OneTrust form strategic partnership
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MHP Consulting has forged a strategic partnership with OneTrust, aiming to enhance digital compliance solutions across Europe and North America.
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2025 report reveals trends in open source software use
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The 2025 State of Open Source Report reveals strong growth in open source adoption, with 96% of surveyed professionals investing last year, driven by cost savings.
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Milestone Systems acquires Berlin's brighter AI tech firm
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Milestone Systems has acquired Berlin's brighter AI, enhancing its video data anonymisation capabilities and bolstering its AI technology initiatives, effective 1st April 2025.
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Kiteworks unveils Private Data Network for data security
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Kiteworks has unveiled its Private Data Network, designed to enhance security and compliance in sensitive data exchanges across digital channels.
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The unseen challenge of AI storage
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As AI technologies advance, the overlooked challenge of data storage is critical, with costs and management complexities escalating alongside growing data demands.
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Liverton's SHIFT For Outlook now on Microsoft AppSource
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Liverton Security has launched its SHIFT For Outlook on Microsoft AppSource, enabling secure file transfers via Outlook without size limitations.
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ManageEngine's AD360 expands with 100 new integrations
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ManageEngine has unveiled over 100 new prebuilt integrations for its AD360 platform, aiming to streamline identity management for large enterprises.