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Data security: Why a proactive stance is best

IBM Big Data Hub

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. A comprehensive data security strategy includes people, processes and technology.

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UAE: Federal level data protection law enacted

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

There are also new requirements around transfers of data outside of the UAE and requirements to keep data secure, and to notify the new data protection regulator, and in some circumstances data subjects, of data breaches. Data security. The PDPL imposes strict requirements around data security.