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The GDPR: Everything you need to know about data controllers and data processors

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A data processor is the organisation that does the legwork; it processes the information on the controller’s behalf. For example, a marketing executive at a retailer hires a company to conduct a survey on shoppers’ browsing habits. Responsibilities of the data controller. Sounds simple enough. Want to learn more?

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Safely adopting technology in the hospitality industry

IT Governance

They also offer other compelling benefits, such as unlimited data storage, encryption, technical support and reduced demand for internal hardware. . With so much personal data collected and used to inform business decisions, it’s vital that your team has the necessary understanding of cyber and information security.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 22 – 28 April 2024

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Known data breached Discord (via Spy.pet) Source (New) IT services USA Yes 4,186,879,104 Baidu, Inc., Source (New) Retail USA Yes Unknown Autodesk Source (New) Software USA Yes Unknown DATAIR Employee Benefit Systems, Inc. law with respect to their data collected by U.S