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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. Almost two thirds (62%) of respondents hadn’t heard of the Regulation, and only about 10% had taken steps to meet its compliance requirements. Preparing for the GDPR.

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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.,

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These 3 GDPR Requirements You Must Support Today are Nothing Compared With What’s Coming

Reltio

On May 25, 2018 GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) went into effect. The primary objectives of the GDPR are to give control back to their EU citizens and residents over their personal data, to simplify the regulatory environment for international business, and to unify regulations within the European Union.

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GDPR – a framework to improve business

CGI

GDPR – a framework to improve business. In areas as diverse as manufacturing, oil and gas and construction, there are some common themes – productivity, skills and investment. Protecting such data is the purpose of the new European law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). How should you approach GDPR?

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Navigating the Future: Strategic Insights on Identity Verification and Digital Banking in 2024

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Data Sovereignty Gains Ground in NORAM The GDPR has set a precedent in data management, and 2024 will see similar momentum in the US and Canada. Enterprises in these regions will adopt advanced data encryption techniques, like bring-your-own-key (BYOK) and hold-your-own-key (HYOK) systems, to meet growing demands for data sovereignty.

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New Guidance on the Revised Swiss Data Protection Act Published by the Swiss Regulator

Data Matters

The position paper provides guidance for companies that are subject to the revDPA as to how to meet its requirements once it enters into force, which is expected to be in the second half of 2022 after the Federal Administration has completed drafting the associated implementing ordinances.

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More than half of consumers would consider legal action if their data was compromised during a breach

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Six months on from the legal implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a third of consumers have admitted they still aren’t confident that the companies they interact with comply with the regulation. A quarter (25%) of people in both regions revealed that they could not explain the GDPR in any way. Ready or not.

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