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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

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Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

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Relatedly, PIPL outlines some categories of sensitive information that do not receive additional protection under GDPR. The FTC, for example, has an extremely broad regulatory reach (sometimes having overlapping jurisdiction with other agencies) and enforces many laws not mentioned here that affect data practices. Location Matters.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

California law also requires businesses that suffer a breach of security to disclose the breach to consumers, and in some instances law enforcement, if sensitive information is compromised. The CCPA’s definition of “consumer” is equally broad. This definition therefore not only encompasses a “consumer” in the traditional sense (i.e.,

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China’s PIPL has finally arrived, and brings helpful clarification (rather than substantial change) to China’s data privacy framework

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

Definition of Personal information and Sensitive Personal information “Personal information” means any kind of information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, either electronically or otherwise recorded, but excluding information that has been de-identified or anonymised.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

California law also requires businesses that suffer a breach of security to disclose the breach to consumers, and in some instances law enforcement, if sensitive information is compromised. The CCPA’s definition of “consumer” is equally broad. This definition therefore not only encompasses a “consumer” in the traditional sense (i.e.,

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

In this guide, we’ll walk you through some of the most common types of network security protections, how they work, and the top products and services to consider in each category. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible. Also read: What is Network Security?

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The debate on the Data Protection Bill in the House of Lords

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We think that this super-complainant system would help to protect anonymity and create a stronger enforcement framework. In particular, I hope that as a Home Office Minister she can comment on the risks facing law enforcement. The Bill says that manual unstructured files come within that category.

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