General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 6
Concerned with the growth of the internet and the inadvertent or otherwise exposure of personal
information to potential bad actors, the European Union promulgated the General Data Protection
Regulation in 2016. The regulation is part of European Union privacy law and human rights laws and
must be complied with by any companies doing business with EU nations. It is designed to give people
greater control over their personal information while simplifying regulatory compliance for international
business.
Slow broadband costing UK businesses GBP £11 billion each year
Tue, 6th May 2025
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Slow broadband costs UK businesses GBP £11 billion annually, harming productivity, customer service, and cybersecurity across major towns and cities.
Locka device automatically locks computers for better security
Thu, 1st May 2025
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cybersecurity
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London's LOCKA, a wearable device, automatically locks Windows computers when users walk away, enhancing security and ensuring compliance in workplaces.
Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Specops Software highlights behavioural biometrics as a dynamic, AI-driven security layer that complements passwords, enhancing continuous user authentication.
Swimlane launches AI-driven solution to ease compliance audits
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Swimlane launches CAR Solution, an AI-powered tool designed to simplify compliance audits and boost collaboration between security and governance teams.
Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
Vultr spotlighted in Omdia Sovereign Cloud 2025 market report
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data protection
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private cloud
Vultr is recognised in Omdia's 2025 Sovereign Cloud report for its agile cloud solutions that keep data within national borders, addressing strict privacy laws.
European cybersecurity market sees 18% growth in sales
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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network security
The European cybersecurity market grew 18% in Q1 2025, driven by Germany's 23% and Italy's remarkable 37% sales increases, suggests CONTEXT.
ManageEngine expands AD360 with over 100 new integrations
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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data privacy
ManageEngine has expanded its AD360 identity management platform by adding over 100 prebuilt integrations, enhancing businesses' identity governance capabilities.
MHP Consulting & OneTrust form strategic partnership
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
MHP Consulting has forged a strategic partnership with OneTrust, aiming to enhance digital compliance solutions across Europe and North America.
2025 report reveals trends in open source software use
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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open source
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data privacy
The 2025 State of Open Source Report reveals strong growth in open source adoption, with 96% of surveyed professionals investing last year, driven by cost savings.
Milestone Systems acquires Berlin's brighter AI tech firm
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
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ai
Milestone Systems has acquired Berlin's brighter AI, enhancing its video data anonymisation capabilities and bolstering its AI technology initiatives, effective 1st April 2025.
Kiteworks unveils Private Data Network for data security
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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storage
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data protection
Kiteworks has unveiled its Private Data Network, designed to enhance security and compliance in sensitive data exchanges across digital channels.
Data backup vital says ISMS.online officer as day nears
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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data protection
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encryption
As World Backup Day nears, Sam Peters from ISMS.online emphasises the critical need for robust data backup strategies to enhance business resilience and regulatory compliance.
Sinch wins Adobe partner award for third consecutive year
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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data privacy
Sinch has been awarded the Adobe Digital Experience Unified Customer Experience Technology Partner of the Year for 2025, its third consecutive win in this category.
Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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data protection
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devops
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apm
As cyber threats grow, firms must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of regularly rotating penetration test providers to enhance their defence strategies.
CYFOX unveils OmniSec GenAI to ease security workloads
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
CYFOX has unveiled OmniSec GenAI vCISO, an autonomous security platform aimed at easing the burden on CISOs and DPOs while ensuring compliance.
Keepit report highlights crucial role of data governance
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Keepit's latest report underscores the vital role of data governance in enhancing cyber resilience amid rising AI usage and cybersecurity threats.
NHS doctors struggle with fatigue as AI offers solutions
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ethics
A Guardian report reveals a third of NHS doctors suffer extreme fatigue, raising concerns for patient care amid staff shortages and rising demands.
Secureframe launches new tool to streamline compliance
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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iaas
Secureframe has launched Workspaces, a new platform designed to streamline compliance management across divisions, reducing audit times and duplicative efforts.
CYFOX launches OmniSec GenAI for enhanced cybersecurity
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
CYFOX has launched OmniSec GenAI vCISO, a platform aiming to simplify cybersecurity and compliance for organisations, benefiting under-resourced security teams.