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How to implement the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

IBM Big Data Hub

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Union’s landmark data privacy law, took effect in 2018. Yet many organizations still struggle to meet compliance requirements, and EU data protection authorities do not hesitate to hand out penalties. Irish regulators hit Meta with a EUR 1.2

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GDPR compliance checklist

IBM Big Data Hub

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) law that governs how organizations collect and use personal data. Any company operating in the EU or handling EU residents’ data must adhere to GDPR requirements. However, GDPR compliance is not necessarily a straightforward matter.

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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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How to Comply with GDPR, PIPL, and CCPA

eSecurity Planet

But in order for businesses to maintain compliance with major privacy laws , they have to have security measures in place before an attack. The regulations from GDPR, PIPL, and CCPA are especially prevalent to MSPs and software vendors because they get access to data from so many organizations, but all businesses need to comply with them.

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What Is Data Minimisation? Definition & Examples

IT Governance

Data minimisation is a key part of information security and the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in particular. Its principles are at the heart of effective data protection practices, and are intended to prevent privacy breaches and minimise the damage when security incidents occur.

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China Releases Draft Regulations on Network Data Security Management

Hunton Privacy

On November 14, 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) released for public comment its draft Regulations on Network Data Security Management (the “Draft Regulations”). In addition, the Draft Regulations add new requirements related to data processing activities. Data Handler and Entrusted Party.

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GDPR for small business: the ultimate guide

IT Governance

What is the GDPR? The Regulation came into effect on 25 May 2018, and was designed to strengthen the rights of EU residents regarding the way organisations process and use their personal data. First, the UK has implemented the UK DPA (Data Protection Act) 2018 , which adopts the GDPR into national law. A quick overview.

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