Medical software company faces fine for data leak
Dedalus Biology, the French medical software company was recently fined by CNIL, France’s data protection authority. The vendor must pay a total of €1.5m (£1.27m)…
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Understanding encryption and GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) security principles demand that firms use appropriate organisational and technical measures to ensure personal data is processed safely. In…
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Understanding post-Brexit penalties and fines for GDPR
Now that the set period for Brexit transition has come to an end, there are two different versions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that…
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Nine important GDPR requirements for UK enterprises
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was established to provide rules for companies to adhere to when managing and storing personal data. GDPR states the…
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Six tips to keep compliant with the GDPR
For many organisations and institutions sharing data is a necessary and regular part of their work. From logistics companies requiring personal addresses, to healthcare facilities…
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GDPR: An organisation’s guide to Data Protection Impact Assessments
Up until the enforcement of the GDPR, individuals’ rights have not always been at the forefront of concern when organisations process their data. Moreover, the…
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GDPR and mounting cybersecurity threats highlight the need for data protection
There has always been a need for data protection and security in business. Issues around the protection, management and security of data have always been…
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6 GDPR myths businesses should be wary of
With just two weeks to go until GDPR comes into effect, your organisation should be well on the way to becoming fully compliant. This includes…
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Facebook to exclude 1.5 billion users from the GDPR
In 2008 Facebook set up its international headquarters in Ireland to benefit from the low corporate tax. This meant that all users outside of the…
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Countdown to May 25th: time to take your GDPR preparation to the next level
Companies and consumers suffered a record number of cyber-attacks and data breaches last year as businesses failed to keep data private and customers had little…