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Data security: Why a proactive stance is best

IBM Big Data Hub

Data protection and data privacy Data protection , defined as protecting important information from corruption, damage or loss, is critical because data breaches resulting from cyberattacks can include personally identifiable information (PII), health information, financial information, intellectual property and other personal data.

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European Data Protection Supervisor Publishes 2010 Annual Report; Sets Agenda for the Future

Hunton Privacy

He referenced his recent Opinion in which he concluded that the Data Retention Directive does not meet general EU data protection requirements and that the European Commission should explore the possibility of replacing it with alternative measures such as data preservation through a “quick freeze” procedure.