IT Governance

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

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 processor. The means used to delete or dispose of the data.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 19, 2020

In this blog, we take a close look at what a data controller and processor does and how they fit into your organisation. What is a data controller? A data controller determines the purposes for which an organisation collects and uses personal data. Are you a data controller or a data processor?

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The GDPR puts forth a litany of rules for how organizations in and outside of Europe handle the personal data of EU residents. The details of any organization’s plan to become fully GDPR compliant will vary based on the data the organization collects and what it does with that data.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost upon us, kickstarting what retailers hope will be a successful trading period. However, the flurry of purchases and the data that represents means cyber criminals will also be looking to cash in. The post Shopping safely over Black Friday and Cyber Monday appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In 2017, Equifax Inc, suffered a cybersecurity breach, with hackers able to access the personal data of around 13.8 The breach included data held by Equifax Inc in connection with two of Equifax’s products.

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IT Governance

JULY 5, 2022

Welcome to our July 2022 review of phishing attacks, in which we explore the latest email scams and the tactics that cyber criminals use to trick people into handing over their personal data. The next most frequent targets were software-as-a-service and webmail providers (20.5%) and e-commerce sites and retail stores (14.6%).

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Data Protection Report

JANUARY 10, 2023

While there is no specific obligation to demonstrate or record a reason for not complying with a “ should ” obligation, it would be prudent for businesses to satisfy themselves as to what this reason is and record it as part of their internal governance practices. Use of Special Category Data for direct marketing.

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erwin

JUNE 11, 2020

Aside from these, these data intelligence tools also provide healthcare institutions with an encompassing view of the hospital and care critical data that hospitals can use to improve the quality and level of service and increase their economic efficiency. Great examples are BMW Mini , Comfort Keepers, and Teleflora.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 11, 2023

The anchor identity of the device along with metadata about the device itself, data about its locatio , and transactions made on its own behalf is its own unit of value. The EoT requires interoperable marketplaces of exchangeable value based on verifiable, trusted data that can be surfaced at the right time and in the right channel.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) has fined Heathrow Airport £120,000 for failing to secure sensitive personal data after a member of public found an unencrypted USB stick containing data about the airport’s staff. How did the data breach occur? However, the ICO hasn’t confirmed this.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 14, 2019

Pavur refused to name the organisations that mishandled the requests, which is wise, because it would encourage miscreants to submit their own fake DSARs and gain access to other people’s personal data. Organisations in the EU have always been required to provide copies of personal information upon request.

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IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2023

An Office for National Statistics report revealed that UK organisations have experienced a 57% increase in “consumer and retail fraud” compared to pre-pandemic levels. A UK government study found that half of adults said they had received a phishing message in the previous month. Anatomy of an attack 19.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

“In 2022, governments fought wars online, businesses were affected by multiple ransomware gangs, and regular users’ data was constantly on hackers’ radars,” said NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis. 2023, he predicted, “will not be any easier when it comes to keeping users’ data safe and private.”

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There are dozens of private companies that specialize in providing consumer credit reports and scores to specific industries, including real estate brokers, landlords, insurers, debt buyers, employers, banks, casinos and retail stores. In other cases, it’s trivial for anyone to sign up for these services.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Articles 5(1) and 5(2) state that personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner, and that the data controller must be able to demonstrate that it is doing so. Articles 24(1) and 32(1) state that organisations must implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.

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IT Governance

MARCH 27, 2019

Things are particularly bad among investment banks, which saw a tenfold increase year-on-year (from 3 to 34), and retail banks (from 1 to 25). With cyber crime increasing, there is more personal information for sale. However, this is moot if you’re stealing payment card data, because you avoid the marketplace altogether.

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IT Governance

APRIL 17, 2019

But that’s just one example of cutting-edge technology sweeping the hotel industry, with many organisations leveraging IoT (Internet of Things) and other ‘smart’ tech to give customers a taste of the future. You might have heard about Connie, a Watson-enabled robot concierge that’s been introduced at the Hilton in McLean, Virginia.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2022

was originally launched in 2010 with the goal of helping e-commerce sites validate the identities of customers who might be eligible for discounts at various retail establishments, such as veterans, teachers, students, nurses and first responders. may require a recorded, live video chat with the person applying for benefits.

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Data Protection Report

JUNE 29, 2018

The new right to access and deletion in California would be extended to these data categories. With GDPR and now the new California law, managing personal data and keeping it secure is getting more expensive.

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Data Protection Report

JUNE 29, 2018

The new right to access and deletion in California would be extended to these data categories. With GDPR and now with the new California law in place, managing personal data and keeping it secure is getting more expensive.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to our November 2022 review of phishing attacks, in which we explore the latest email scams and the tactics that cyber criminals use to trick people into handing over personal data. Elsewhere, we assess data breaches at a cancer research facility and the US retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. Get started.

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IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

So, each month, we’ll update this page with the latest figures and links, so be sure to bookmark it to keep an eye out for the latest data breach news. IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses. million people.

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IT Governance

MAY 24, 2024

In this interview, I pick her brain on cyber incident response more generally, gaining her expert insight into the ‘what’, ‘how’ and ‘why’, along with practical, real-life examples. For example, not so long ago, LockBit [an infamous ransomware gang] got taken down. Is it normal if someone logs in from a Russian IP address, for example?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 21, 2023

For example, working with the secure element of a mobile phone. Data privacy; e-wallets, devices and transaction systems should not have direct access to sensitive personal data. For example, if a consumer offers to deposit €100,000 of CBDC into a bank, the digital cash on the device doesn’t care who is carrying it.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The CCPA governs how businesses treat “consumer” “personal information.” The CCPA defines “personal information” broadly to include information that “identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.”

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The CCPA governs how businesses treat “consumer” “personal information.” The CCPA defines “personal information” broadly to include information that “identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2019

What is the General Data Protection Regulation? GDPR is designed to bring an up-to-date approach to privacy and security into Europe, with its aim being to provide EU citizens with a stronger control on the personal information they share with other entities, and to enforce to all member-states of the European Union a uniform legal framework.

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Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 11, 2019

For example, “Household” is defined as “a person or group of people occupying a single dwelling” (999.301(h)). In addition to the draft rules, the AG’s office also published a “ CCPA Fact Sheet ” and the “ Initial Statement of Reasons ,” which also provide insights as to the regulatory focus and enforcement priorities.

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Many organizations opt for a private cloud setting to protect sensitive data—a business need that is becoming increasingly important. For example, government agencies frequently choose private cloud settings for workloads that deal with confidential documents, personally identifiable information (PII) or other sensitive data.

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IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Common SaaS product examples include Zoom (for video conferencing) and Google Drive (for file management). In response to rapid data growth, healthcare entities have turned to hybrid cloud as an effective way to better help store and secure data in a private cloud.

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Information Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2018

“Seven out of 10 UK consumers and two-thirds, on average, around the world would stop doing business with a brand that suffers a breach of users’ financial or personal data. Who steals personal data and how do they make money from it? The Trick is the Data – IoT Evolution, 26 November 2018.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2019

A pair of malicious activities have become a stunning example of digital transformation – unfortunately on the darknet. Botnets factored into the plundering of personal data from the likes of Capital One, Marriott and Equifax. The attacks targeted a range of sectors, from media and entertainment to retail and gaming.

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John Battelle's Searchblog

JULY 22, 2018

But before you roll your eyes in anticipation of yet another Facebook rant, no, this post is not about Facebook, despite that company’s continued inability to govern itself. ” Unsurprisingly, the health industry has developed an insatiable appetite for personal data about the individuals it covers. Perhaps not.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Blockchain ledgers are gaining traction in vertical industries like real estate, Big Pharma and food production and retailing, Wal-Mart being a pioneer of the latter. In the case of open blockchains – Bitcoin being the prime example – transparency is complete, and so is anonymity. Regulators across the U.S.,

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