The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

million in 2023, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report, and over 700,000 small businesses were targeted in cybersecurity attacks in 2020, according to the Small Business Association. Consider these four best practices as the core of your finance team and business’ cybersecurity plan: •Regularly update and back-up your data systems.

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IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Data breached: 36 million records. Data breached: 6,935,412 individuals’ data. Data breached: 6.9 Only 3 definitely haven’t had data breached.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks: in the spotlight Eye4Fraud database allegedly leaked – 14.9 Data breached: 14,900,000 lines. million unique records, with 9.4

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Information Governance Perspectives

MAY 10, 2020

In May of 2020 I was honored to speak at the MERv conference with John Frost of Box on the topic of Using Information Governance with a Privacy Compliance Plan as the Fulcrum for Data Privacy and Continuous Compliance. Privacy makes data governance ethical and tangible, and compliance leaders understand that.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

In an age of strong data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA , data loss prevention (DLP) technology is becoming a critically important IT security tool. Every organization has data, and some of that data is more sensitive than others. Other critical sources of data include intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 2, 2019

If you think that charities might be shown lenience under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , you’re wrong. The Regulation treats charities in much the same way as any organisation, because although they’re not using personal data to make a profit, they still run the risk of data breaches and privacy violations.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

It’s an irony often noted about wealth: The more money you have, the more you have to worry about money – managing it, protecting it, nurturing it for further growth. For businesses, the same is now true about information. Data has become critical to your organization’s success. Regulatory compliance.

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Collibra

JANUARY 6, 2020

Now that the January 1, 2020 deadline for California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA ) compliance passed, organizations are looking to create long-term sustainable compliance programs. It can be tempting to look at CCPA as “just another” compliance project, but that would be a real mistake. This is sustainable compliance. .

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024? But they also increase the potential for security flaws and data privacy violations.

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AIIM

JANUARY 7, 2021

A recent study commissioned by Egnyte surveyed 400 IT leaders to understand how COVID-19 has impacted businesses’ ability to maintain data security and governance with a distributed workforce. A well-educated and well-informed workforce is one of the best defenses against security risks. Not knowing is simply no longer an option.

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erwin

JULY 22, 2020

Fostering organizational support for a data-driven culture might require a change in the organization’s culture. Recently, I co-hosted a webinar with our client E.ON , a global energy company that reinvented how it conducts business from branding to customer engagement – with data as the conduit. As an example, E.ON Avoiding Hurdles.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 30, 2019

We’re through the eye of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) storm. May 2018 brought a whirlwind of panic as organisations rushed to meet the compliance deadline, but it was followed by months of unnerving silence. The basics. Think of it like a massive game of Guess Who? Who needs to pay attention?

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AIIM

JANUARY 26, 2023

This is an article about names and whether or not they matter. The purpose of this article is to begin a conversation about data and content and whether or not the long-held distinction between the two is still important. What is data? Data is structured, meaning it lives inside a database. What is content?

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Collibra

JANUARY 3, 2023

Let’s talk about data maturity. . At Collibra, we define data intelligence maturity as: The ability for your organization to leverage data to make informed business decisions. The significance of data intelligence maturity to the bottom line is evident in its effects. The demand for data maturity.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2019

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) hasn’t exactly crept up unnoticed over the past year or so, but it’s still caught many organisations by surprise. That’s because the government adopted a UK-specific version of the Regulation’s requirements as part of the DPA (Data Protection Act) 2018. But exactly how should you proceed?

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 13, 2022

The Executive Order also directs the Chair of the FTC to consider actions addressing “consumers’ privacy when seeking information about and provision of reproductive healthcare services.” The FTC warned health apps of their compliance obligations under this rule in September 2021.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 19, 2023

Data privacy regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the state of California, are inescapable. The key to differentiation comes in getting data protection right, as part of an overall data strategy.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2024

To bridge the gap between CISOs and stakeholders, CISOs must adopt a strategic approach that combines financial impact data, relevant case studies, and compelling narratives. The human factor Cybersecurity is not just about technology; it’s about people. Human error remains one of the leading causes of security breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS security checklists are frameworks for protecting data and applications in cloud-based environments. Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 7, 2019

HR plays a crucial role in an organisation’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance. The department is full of personal data, whether it’s of employees, their next of kin or candidates responding to job adverts. Let’s take a look at five issues that HR must address when handling personal data.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Cloud security fundamentals are the core requirements that ensure data protection, regulatory compliance, and access management in a cloud environment. Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe.

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Session 2 – Regulatory update: What do I need to know about managing my organization’s records? They emphasized that understanding the whereabouts of your data and effectively managing it is not only essential for regulatory compliance but also carries significant legal and cost implications. D’Ambra , Sara A.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As privacy professionals, we see consumers exercising their rights to withdraw consent to their data being processed via ‘opt out’ or ‘unsubscribe’ buttons, for example. How sure are you that your organisation is fully compliant with the relevant data protection legislation? But compliance requires clarity.

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Data Protection Report

MARCH 7, 2024

China Cuba Iran North Korea Russia Venezuela What is “personally identifiable data” that is “in combination with each other”? These proposed regulations generally address only Section 2 of the Executive Order. Which countries are “countries of concern”? Note that the only difference between the two examples is the addition of IP addresses.

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Gimmal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

NNIT has deep life sciences expertise, specifically within the compliance and validation arena, so we know how important it is to document and keep immaculate records. Join Gimmal and NNIT for an Educational Webinar NNIT and Gimmal will be co-hosting an educational webinar in March 2024, more details about this will be published shortly.

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Collibra

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In competitive markets, migrating your data to the cloud often fails to achieve the expected ROI. Already prepared to make your data cloud migration? Get our ebook: ‘Four steps to successfully power your data cloud migration with data intelligence’. 3X better on average, according to IDC research (3). Take the next step.

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Armstrong Archives

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Colleges and universities throughout the United States handle a huge amount of data, much of it on paper, in the form of applications, enrollment records, student transcripts, human resource forms, financial documents and much more. Any educational institution that receives a certain type of funding from the U.S. What is FERPA?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. A robust risk management program should include regular assessments of security controls and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. Tick-in-the-box training.

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erwin

APRIL 16, 2021

Data governance is best defined as the strategic, ongoing and collaborative processes involved in managing data’s access, availability, usability, quality and security in line with established internal policies and relevant data regulations. Data Governance Is Business Transformation. Predictability. Synchronicity.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 1, 2023

You can find the full list below, divided into four categories: cyber attacks, ransomware, data breaches, and malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents. Also be sure to check out our new page, which provides a complete list of data breaches and cyber attacks for 2023.

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Information Governance Perspectives

MAY 8, 2020

Hunter, Dr. Tao Jin, Dr. Patricia Franks, Rae Lynn Haliday, Cheryl Pederson, and Wendy McLain on the topic of Meeting Evolving Business Needs – A Conversation Between RIM Educators and Thought Leaders. And I think the next panel will discuss that… But the one thing I want us ALL to think about today is this….

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IT Governance

APRIL 22, 2024

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Compromised data includes names, passport numbers, Social Security numbers, online crypto account identifiers and bank account numbers. Data breached: 5,300,000 records.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. It includes multi-disciplinary risk and compliance management solutions and tools, including: IT & security risk management. Compliance management.

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 4, 2021

Avoiding excessive exemptions to compliance and enforcement rules that could lead to SMEs (1) not complying with other applicable LGPD rules and (2) not being concerned about enforcement by the ANPD. regulatory sandboxes and policy roundtables). regulatory sandboxes and policy roundtables).

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IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

Threats to your data are virtually everywhere these days, and too often, data compromises seem almost inevitable. But with a proactive approach to data security, organizations can fight back against the seemingly endless waves of threats. Data breaches can be disastrous for organizations.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 18, 2020

A survey has found that 54% of UK universities reported a data breach to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) in the past 12 months. Of the 86 universities that responded to a Freedom of Information request from security firm Redscan, the majority admitted serious shortcomings in their ability to prevent data breaches.

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eDiscovery Daily

APRIL 10, 2019

We have covered Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) over several posts the past couple of years and even conducted a webcast on the topic last year. But, what about the rest of the wide, wide world? Do countries in other parts of the world have data privacy policies as well? So, what about Asia Pacific (APAC)?

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