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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 15

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.
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Top data trends for 2018: GDPR, IoT & the rise of the chief data officer

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Data convergence, data governance, CDOs, GDPR, metadata management, data monetization, predictive analytics, IoT - the top data trends of 2018.
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Digital Realty launches second Frankfurt data centre – and GDPR findings

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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At the official launch of its new Frankfurt data centre, Digital Realty also revealed the findings of an IDG survey with startling results.
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Preparing the enterprise for GDPR and the era of data compliance and security

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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There is a significant gap between the quantities of data being produced today that needs protection and the amount that is actually being secured.
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Businesses must 'transform or die' yet many not ready – Commvault Go 2017

Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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More than two-thirds of respondents believe their organisations are not prepared for migrating data to the cloud.
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Exclusive interview: Nlyte CMO asserts data centre future is hybrid

Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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In an exclusive interview at DCD Zettastructure, Mark Gaydos discussed the ever-evolving data centre industry and the implications for all involved.
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Commvault pushes harder into data analytics space with new portfolio - Commvault GO 2017

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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Transforming enterprise data into a strategic asset that can be used to cut costs is no longer a nice competitive advantage. It's a requirement.
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Survival kit for complying with GDPR and other regulations in APAC

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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A huge number of Asian companies now need to understand the nuts and bolts of the GDPR and quickly figure out a path to compliance.
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RSA boosts solution portfolio as GDPR regulations approach

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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RSA extends its governance, risk and compliance solution to help businesses comply with security legislation such as GDPR.
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Industry experts weigh in on getting ready for GDPR

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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A recent worrying survey found that only 3 in every 10 UK businesses have started preparing for the GDPR - seven experts have provided their insights.
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Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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​Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.
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DataCentres Ireland: Free to attend with more than 1,000 industry experts

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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​The largest and longest-running national event of its kind is fast approaching to explain why leading multinationals choose Ireland.
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98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.
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Confusion around GDPR with 37% unsure if they need to comply

Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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​A large portion of businesses have no idea what they need to do in the wake of the fast-approaching General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Trend Micro says C-level executives are not prepared for GDPR

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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The company refers to a survey they conducted that shows some organisations need to be better prepared for when the scheme is implemented.
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ISACA warns GDPR compliance clock is counting down fast

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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ISACA has warned organisations to accelerate GDPR compliance efforts, with only nine months left before the regulation becomes enforceable.
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Global cybersecurity spending to reach USD$93b in 2018 – GDPR a main driver

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Gartner's latest findings reveal a burgeoning cybersecurity market that is in line with growing awareness and the imminent GDPR.
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MapR and Talend collaborate to deliver new data lake solution

Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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The trio have announced a new governed GDPR data lake solution to address requirements of the EU's upcoming GDPR legislation.
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Majority of organisations that think they're GDPR compliant actually aren't

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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A global study from Veritas has made some disconcerting findings, revealing only 2% of supposedly 'GDPR-ready' organisations are in fact compliant.
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The 5 essential pillars of big data GDPR compliance

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Almost exactly one year from today, on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in the European Union.