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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 1

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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Lucid unveils data residency programme for EMEA with AWS
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Lucid Software has launched a global data residency programme for EMEA, hosted by AWS, aiming to meet regional data security and compliance needs.
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78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption
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A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.
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Logpoint & G'Secure Labs forge cybersecurity partnership
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Logpoint and G'Secure Labs partner to boost cybersecurity, addressing talent shortages, regulatory demands, and rising cyber threats with enhanced SOCaaS offerings.
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Australian retailers reshape strategies to tackle privacy laws
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Fiverr's latest report reveals Australian retailers revamping strategies to tackle new privacy regulations and economic pressures ahead of the 2024 holiday season.
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Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution
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Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.
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Logpoint partners with Advitum to bolster Swedish cybersecurity
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Logpoint and Advitum join forces to improve Swedish cybersecurity, aiming to provide enhanced protection, threat detection, and compliance.
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Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner
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Hornetsecurity has unveiled an upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution, now including robust backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, free for customers.
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Why MSSPs should shift from ‘fear’ to ‘value’ as a sales tactic
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Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are urged to shift from fear-based sales tactics to value-centric strategies, fostering client trust and growth.
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EU AI Act sets new global standard for ethical AI use
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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The EU AI Act, effective 1st August 2024, heralds significant regulatory changes for businesses and tech firms, setting a global benchmark for ethical AI use.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection to boost mobile app security
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Appdome unveils enhanced Geo-Fraud Detection features, including Geo-Location Fencing, to boost mobile app security and compliance against location spoofing and VPN threats.
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Appdome boosts fraud detection with new geo-compliance features
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Appdome enhances its Geo-Fraud Detection with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo DeSync Attack Detection, aiding developers in meeting compliance and thwarting location-based fraud.
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Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview for enhanced data integration
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview to enhance data integration, governance, and accessibility, aiming to turn fragmented data into strategic assets for businesses.
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DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
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NormCyber launches Data Protection Risk Assessment service
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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NormCyber unveils a new Data Protection Risk Assessment service to help organisations uncover and fix data privacy gaps, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
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Google reverses decision on third-party cookies in Chrome
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Google’s decision to retain third-party cookies on Chrome has sparked a mix of industry reactions, highlighting ongoing privacy and effectiveness concerns.
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Campaign management software market to reach $10.2B by 2034
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.
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Raiffeisen Bank partners with Fivetran for data transformation
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Raiffeisen Bank has partnered with Fivetran to transform its data infrastructure, enhancing real-time marketing across 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
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UK councils report over 5,000 data breaches in 2023
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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An FoI request by Apricorn unveiled over 5,000 data breaches across UK local councils in 2023, raising serious concerns about data protection compliance.
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Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Google's phasing out of third-party cookies is reshaping digital marketing. Blackpearl Group's new AI tool, Pearl Diver, offers a cookie-less solution, earning USD $4.9 million ARR in 13 months.
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Myths and misconceptions about cloud ERP debunked
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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Unmask the myths of cloud ERP: not just a costly, unreliable, or complex system, but a scalable, secure solution boosting efficiency and growth for all businesses.