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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S.

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Cyber-insurance – 72 hours for the insured party to file a criminal complaint: GDPR’s false friend

Data Protection Report

2] In this context, the Directorate General of the French Treasury has put forward a plan of action with a view to clarifying the cyber-insurance legal framework, better gauging cyber-risks, and enhancing companies’ awareness as regards cyber-risks. 12-10-1 into the French Insurance code. However, in the end, Article L.12-10-1

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Automated Security and Compliance Attracts Venture Investors

eSecurity Planet

It was also a drag on the sales cycle, and then there was the need for maintaining compliance. The vision was to automate security and compliance across 14 frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR. GRC Market Defies Downturn There are some powerful drivers for the compliance and security automation market.

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Dutch Supervisory Authority Investigates GDPR Compliance in the Healthcare Sector

Data Matters

On 21 August 2018, the Dutch Supervisor Authority announced that it had conducted an investigation into the designation of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by 91 hospitals and 33 healthcare insurers in the Netherlands.

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GDPR Compliance Obligations: The relationship between Data Controllers and Third-Party Processors

AIIM

You might also be interested in: The Re-Permissioning Dilemma Under GDPR. Data Privacy and Open Data: Secondary Uses under GDPR. Three Critical Steps for GDPR Compliance. GDPR and Cross Border Data Flows between the EU and the US: Current State of the Law. What Do the GDPR and new Privacy Laws Mean for U.S.

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A guide to the GDPR for insurance companies

IT Governance

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is designed to harmonise data protection laws across the EU, but certain industries will have to respond differently in order to achieve compliance. A report published by research and consultancy company Celent highlights the challenges that the GDPR presents to insurers.

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EUROPE: Are GDPR fines insurable in the countries where you operate?

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

DLA Piper and Aon have launched a guide ‘ The price of data security ‘, ahead of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effective from 25 May 2018. The guide reviews the insurability of GDPR fines across Europe, which can reach up to €20 million or, if higher, up to 4% of a group’s annual global turnover.