The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

With many employees now working remotely, securing company data isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. International workforces can be an excellent way to find top talent, but they can introduce unique security risks. Countries have different data security laws, and these can get in the way of one another.

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Communications Cybersecurity GDPR Risk 223

IT Governance

MARCH 28, 2019

At the recent ASCL (Association of School and College Leaders) conference , a guest said to us: “The GDPR ? Granted, 2018 was very much ‘the year of the GDPR’ in some circles. GDPR compliance in schools. Schools have a particularly hard time of it when it comes to the GDPR. Wasn’t that last year?”.

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GDPR Compliance Data breaches Personal data 92

IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When organisations look to initiate a GDPR compliance programme, the ‘people’ factor is often overlooked. Yet staff awareness and education are key components of any organisation’s GDPR compliance framework. . Staff awareness training for the GDPR does not mean simply briefing your employees about the Regulation.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When organisations look to initiate a GDPR compliance programme, the ‘people’ factor is often overlooked. Yet staff awareness and education are key components of any organisation’s GDPR compliance framework. . Staff awareness training for the GDPR does not mean simply briefing your employees about the Regulation.

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GDPR Compliance Security awareness Education 75

IT Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) superseded all laws based on the EU’s Data Protection Directive, including the UK’s Data Protection Act 1998, on 25 May 2018. Some organisations believe that a simple privacy notice is all that is required, but the GDPR actually demands far more than that. . GDPR complexities .

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GDPR Data breaches Personal data Data collection 90

IT Governance

MAY 27, 2021

For all the talk of criminal hacking, ransomware infections and the technologies to prevent them, the key to protecting your organisation is cyber security awareness training. The importance of cyber security staff awareness. Cyber security awareness best practices. Consider how your employees work.

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Security awareness IT Security GDPR 119

IT Governance

JANUARY 30, 2019

With a mammoth GDPR fine handed out to Google last week, it’s time for organisations to reassess their understanding of the Regulation. We’re through the eye of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) storm. The GDPR concerns personal data that is: Collected in an enterprise context; and. Some began to lose faith.

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GDPR Compliance Personal data Data breaches 86

IT Governance

AUGUST 31, 2018

Another week, another example of an email using the Cc (carbon copy) field instead of the Bcc (blind carbon copy) field. While this incident was undoubtedly caused by human error, it is a reminder that an organisation’s employees can pose a significant threat to data security. This time, it was West Ham United Football Club. .

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Data breaches Education Risk Communications 40

IT Governance

MAY 9, 2019

HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) has been told to delete more than five million people’s voice records after it was discovered that the way the information was collected breached the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). A public task : for example, to complete official functions or tasks in the public interest. Explicit and free.

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GDPR Personal data Education Passwords 53

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , all personal data breaches must be recorded by the organisation and there should be a clear and defined process for doing so. Alteration of personal data without permission : for example, someone accessing the school’s payroll system and changing staff pay grades.

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Personal data Data breaches Data collection GDPR 105

IT Governance

AUGUST 2, 2019

If you think that charities might be shown lenience under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , you’re wrong. The breach was reported to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office), which oversees GDPR compliance in the UK, and Mermaids is now subject to disciplinary action. What are charities’ GDPR requirements?

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GDPR Compliance Personal data Risk 56

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Key responsibilities of a compliance officer typically include: Regulatory Compliance: Monitoring and interpreting laws and regulations that pertain to the industry and the organization, for example, the right to be forgotten. A DPO’s duties are laid out in Article 39 of the GDPR.

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Compliance GDPR Risk Education 78

IT Governance

JULY 28, 2020

Blackbaud, which provides education administration, fundraising and financial management software, was infected with ransomware, giving cyber criminals access to a wealth of sensitive information. At least eight educational institutions in the US and Canada were also affected, as well as several charities on both sides of the Atlantic.

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GDPR Education Ransomware Data breaches 124

IT Governance

AUGUST 18, 2020

Of the 86 universities that responded to a Freedom of Information request from security firm Redscan, the majority admitted serious shortcomings in their ability to prevent data breaches. However, that still leaves 54% of staff and 12% of students who are getting no guidance or support managing cyber security threats.

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Data breaches GDPR Education Phishing 116

IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Cloud security is an essential part of today’s cyber security landscape. To mitigate these risks, the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) created the Cloud Security Principles , which outline 14 guidelines for protecting information stored online.

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Cloud Security Authentication Risk 126

IT Governance

APRIL 28, 2020

If you’re among the millions of people working from home while also trying to entertain and educate your kids during the coronavirus pandemic, we imagine things have been pretty chaotic. The Internet can be a dangerous place, which is why we talk so often about the importance of secure browsing. Watch out for phishing emails.

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Security Phishing Personal data Risk 108

IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Although there have still been a few surprises, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II and blazing heatwaves across the UK to name but two, it was a familiar year in the cyber security landscape. Meanwhile, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) enforcement continues apace. million) fine for twelve breaches of the GDPR.

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Security Data breaches Ransomware Military 132

IT Governance

APRIL 5, 2023

Malware is one of the most common cyber security threats that organisations and individuals face. For example, they can only spot known types of malware, and according to the AV-Test Institute , almost half a million new types of malware are detected each day. However, those tools are not flawless. But how exactly does malware work?

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Encryption Data breaches Phishing Government 126

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 12, 2019

Yet, the importance of securing an organisation’s data is not a new phenomenon; nor is awareness of the issue among senior decision-makers in a business. Organisations are still getting to grips with what all the data even means, or can be used for – so it’s no surprise they are still making mistakes when it comes to securing the data.

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Cybersecurity Digital transformation Encryption GDPR 102

eDiscovery Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an early example of this. Since the cloud provider manages the IT infrastructure, there is a reduced burden on a customer’s IT department in terms of maintenance, security, and updates. Blockchain technology can add security to data, but it will also raise privacy concerns.

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Blockchain Artificial Intelligence Cloud Compliance 73

Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

According to the bill’s author, it was consciously designed to emulate the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that went into effect on May 25, and if and when it goes into effect, it would constitute the broadest privacy law in the United States. education information. education information. geolocation data.

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GDPR Privacy Sales Data breaches 79

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 30, 2021

The Draft Guidance also applies to all organizations that process children’s data, not just providers of Information Society Services (“ISS”), and has a broader scope than the ICO Age Appropriate Code, covering issues such as how to address security standards, handle data breaches and use biometrics.

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Personal data GDPR Risk Privacy 111

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

But with a proactive approach to data security, organizations can fight back against the seemingly endless waves of threats. IBM Security X-Force found the most common threat on organizations is extortion, which comprised more than a quarter (27%) of all cybersecurity threats in 2022. Where do data breaches originate?

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Security Data breaches Data Privacy Compliance 40

Data Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Significantly, the UK’s proposed approach may diverge in some respects from the EU’s GDPR. For example, the UK strategy includes consideration of whether to drop Article 22’s restrictions on automated decision-making, and whether to maintain the UK’s current sectoral approach to AI regulation.

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Artificial Intelligence Government Paper IT 169

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 15, 2023

A Guide to Key Management as a Service madhav Thu, 06/15/2023 - 11:29 As companies adopt a cloud-first strategy and high-profile breaches hit the headlines, securing sensitive data has become a paramount business concern. The most effective way to ensure data security is through encryption and proper key management.

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Encryption Compliance Cloud Authentication 134

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The guide is in line with the Article 29 Working Party Guidelines on Data Protection Officers (WP 243 rev 01) , but provides additional insights and practical guidance to organizations that designate a DPO in respect of GDPR and French data protection act requirements. Be the point of contact on GDPR issues.

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GDPR Compliance Personal data Communications 116

IT Governance

MAY 10, 2023

Another ChatGPT threat vector emerges Since the emergence of ChatGPT last year, IT Governance has covered the cyber security implications it’s having in comprehensive detail. Research from the cyber security firm Check Point discovered 13,295 newly registered domains imitating OpenAI and ChatGPT. Can you spot a scam?

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Phishing Honeypots Education Information Security 95

eDiscovery Daily

MAY 17, 2018

Believe it or not, Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is set to go into effect in one just one week(!), EU folks seem to be generally supportive of the GDPR and think that companies shutting down service are either stupid & ignorant or evil and thus should shut down. Are you ready for GDPR? on May 25th.

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GDPR Data Privacy Privacy Archiving 39

eDiscovery Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Now, Tom has written a terrific informational overview on Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) titled eDiscovery and the GDPR: Ready or Not, Here it Comes. Part Three: eDiscovery and the GDPR. THE BUSINESS OF THE GDPR: CONTROLLER S AND PROCESSOR S. Part One was Monday, Part Two was Wednesday.

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GDPR e-Discovery IT Personal data 49

Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

According to the bill’s author, it was consciously designed to emulate the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that went into effect on May 25, and if and when it goes into effect, it would constitute the broadest privacy law in the United States. education information. education information. geolocation data.

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GDPR Privacy Sales Data breaches 60

IT Governance

OCTOBER 7, 2019

HR plays a crucial role in an organisation’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance. The GDPR outlines six lawful bases that will be appropriate in different circumstances: Consent : the individual agrees to the data processing. A public task : for example, to complete official functions or tasks in the public interest.

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GDPR Personal data Compliance Communications 68

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

The report goes on to note: In addition to the massive Equifax breach that exposed personal information of 143 million individuals, other noted breaches last year included the education platform Edmodo (77 million records hacked); Verizon (14 million subscribers possibly hacked); and America’s JobLink (nearly 5 million records compromised).

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Risk Security Digital transformation IoT 48

Information Governance Perspectives

JANUARY 29, 2024

His advocacy work helps libraries secure funding, expand influence within communities, and stay relevant in the digital age. For example, you can now go to the library for practical resources to learn about starting your small business. He gave us one example of how the privacy domain intersects with libraries.

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Libraries Computer and Electronics Big data Privacy 52

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 19, 2023

Data privacy regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the state of California, are inescapable. Take Apple, for example. It goes beyond preventing data breaches or having secure means for data collection and storage.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 15, 2019

1, 2020, grants to the state’s over 40 million people a range of rights comparable to the rights given to European citizens with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)–the two legislations are not that similar, but they do share some general features, GDPR is an omnibus law, while CCPA is more limited.

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Privacy GDPR Digital transformation Sales 92

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JUNE 1, 2020

This has given rise to a cyber security risk and there has been an inevitable vulnerability that comes with the rollout of remote working solutions and a dispersed workforce. The attention of businesses has therefore been focused on how best to allow that rollout to occur while maintaining the appropriate level of cyber security.

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Risk IT Security Personal data 52

IT Governance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Top 3 sectors by number of accidental breaches Sector Number of accidental breaches 1 Health 1,690 2 Education 1,440 3 Local government 1,348 The table above shows the three sectors breached accidentally most often, in terms of absolute numbers. It will help staff better understand how to communicate securely and lawfully via email.

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