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GDPR in manufacturing: Where to start, threats and opportunities

OpenText Information Management

There are now less than three months left until the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force. Although it seems like we’ve been talking about this new legislation for a long time, companies in every sector have been slow to react, with almost a third of small UK manufacturers not even beginning GDPR preparations.

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The top trends for manufacturing in 2018

OpenText Information Management

We’re now quite well into 2018 but I thought it was still worth putting together a blog on the trends I see affecting manufacturing over the coming year. I’ve chosen two legislative changes and three technology-driven trends.

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German DSK Issues GDPR Fining Methodology Guidelines

Data Matters

Recently, the Association of German Data Protection Authorities (“ Datenschutzkonferenz ” or “DSK”) issued guidelines setting a GDPR fining methodology (“Fining Methodology”). GDPR enforcement across the EU has picked up over the past year. fine against a furniture manufacturer in Denmark and a kr. 5-Step Process.

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German DSK Issues GDPR Fining Methodology Guidelines

Data Matters

Recently, the Association of German Data Protection Authorities (“ Datenschutzkonferenz ” or “DSK”) issued guidelines setting a GDPR fining methodology (“Fining Methodology”). GDPR enforcement across the EU has picked up over the past year. fine against a furniture manufacturer in Denmark and a kr. 5-Step Process.

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62% of organisations unaware of the GDPR

IT Governance

There is an alarming lack of awareness across all industries about the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , according to a government survey. As you would expect, larger organisations were more likely to be aware of the GDPR. Preparing for the GDPR. The survey split respondents into businesses and charities.

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Government survey reveals GDPR awareness is falling short

IT Governance

The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2018 from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has revealed that only 38% of businesses and 44% of charities have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The industries with the least awareness were construction (25%) and production and manufacturing (27%).

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New Guidance Published on Cybersecurity and Medical Devices

Data Matters

New European medical device guidance will require manufacturers to carefully review cybersecurity and IT security requirements in relation to their devices and in their product literature. The Guidance acknowledges that even though the Regulations impose legal obligations only on the manufacturer of the device, all other actors (e.g.,