IT Governance

AUGUST 2, 2018

To support the wider education sector with data protection and cyber security, we are launching a sector specific email newsletter and blog series. To sign-up, send us ideas of what you would like us to cover or questions for us to answer, please leave complete this form and choose education as your sector.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 11, 2023

The Most Popular Data Security Webinars of 2022: Sovereignty, Cloud Security and Compliance Top the List. If you have already watched them, repetition is the mother of all education. Trends in Cloud Security: Key Findings from the 2022 Cloud Security Study. Digital Sovereignty – Your Data, Their Cloud.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 13, 2019

A researcher abused the GDPR to get information on his fiancee: It is one of the first tests of its kind to exploit the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , which came into force in May 2018. Generally if it was an extremely large company -- especially tech ones -- they tended to do really well," he told the BBC.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2024

May 13, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Criminal IP, a renowned Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine developed by AI SPERA, has recently signed a technology partnership to exchange threat intelligence data based on domains and potentially on the IP address to protect users by blocking threats to end users. Torrance, Calif.,

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The need for experienced and qualified cyber security professionals is a highlight of Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week , led by NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education). The most common skills gaps are “storing or transferring personal data, setting up configured firewalls, and detecting and removing malware”.

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IT Governance

MAY 2, 2019

Almost one year on from the introduction of new data protection laws, more than half of UK schools and colleges reveal they are not fully compliant. Despite this, 46% cited a lack of security awareness as one of the biggest challenges in complying with data protection regulations. Mandatory breach recording and reporting.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 3, 2019

You might be surprised to learn that CCTV footage is subject to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Let’s take a look at the steps you should follow to ensure your video surveillance methods are GDPR-compliant. Transparency is a core principle of the GDPR. Make sure people know they’re being recorded.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2019

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) hasn’t exactly crept up unnoticed over the past year or so, but it’s still caught many organisations by surprise. Meanwhile, although the specifics of Brexit are still unclear, one thing is certain: whatever happens, UK-based organisations will be subject to the GDPR’s requirements.

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IT Governance

JULY 25, 2018

One overlooked side-effect of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the extent to which data privacy and information security have become widely discussed. The cost of a data breach is significantly higher than that…. For example, the below screenshot shows a friend asking me about a suspicious link.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2023

Italy’s data protection agency is temporarily blocking the popular chatbot ChatGPT due to a possible violation of the European data privacy regulation. The Authority pointed out that OpenAI does not alert users that it is collecting their data. “No way for ChatGPT to continue processing data in breach of privacy laws.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

They provide a cost-effective way to store data; and with the rise in hybrid workforces, they deliver a reliable way for employees to access information remotely. But as is often the case with technological solutions, the benefits of convenience comes with security risks. Data breaches.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

After a very long delay and amidst rumors that the Spanish Parliament could be dissolved and early elections called, the Spanish Senate speedily dismissed all the proposals for further changes and approved the new GDPR-compliant Spanish Data Protection Act on Wednesday 21 November 2018.

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IT Governance

MAY 23, 2019

A year ago this week, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect, promising to revolutionise information security. To mark the anniversary, we gathered a panel of data protection experts to discuss the effect of the Regulation and the future of data protection. Compliance fatigue’.

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KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was introduced just a month after the European Union instituted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), earning the CCPA the nickname of “California’s GDPR.”. While the GDPR has been in effect since May of 2018, the CCPA is on track to become effective on January 1, 2020.

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IT Governance

MARCH 28, 2019

At the recent ASCL (Association of School and College Leaders) conference , a guest said to us: “The GDPR ? How was it possible for someone to be so misguided about such a well-publicised regulation, the requirements of which have huge ramifications for the way organisations handle personal data? GDPR compliance in schools.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Infrastructure as a service security is a concept that assures the safety of organizations’ data, applications, and networks in the cloud. Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) superseded all laws based on the EU’s Data Protection Directive, including the UK’s Data Protection Act 1998, on 25 May 2018. Some organisations believe that a simple privacy notice is all that is required, but the GDPR actually demands far more than that. .

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , all personal data breaches must be recorded by the organisation and there should be a clear and defined process for doing so. In this blog, we take a look at the scenarios in which data protection breaches in schools must be reported. When must breaches be reported?

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IT Governance

AUGUST 18, 2020

A survey has found that 54% of UK universities reported a data breach to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) in the past 12 months. Of the 86 universities that responded to a Freedom of Information request from security firm Redscan, the majority admitted serious shortcomings in their ability to prevent data breaches.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

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). Are your staff aware of the GDPR?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

With many employees now working remotely, securing company data isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. International workforces can be an excellent way to find top talent, but they can introduce unique security risks. Inconsistent data regulations. Related: Employees as human sensors. companies in China alone.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When organisations look to initiate a GDPR compliance programme, the ‘people’ factor is often overlooked. Yet staff awareness and education are key components of any organisation’s GDPR compliance framework. . Staff awareness training for the GDPR does not mean simply briefing your employees about the Regulation.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When organisations look to initiate a GDPR compliance programme, the ‘people’ factor is often overlooked. Yet staff awareness and education are key components of any organisation’s GDPR compliance framework. . Staff awareness training for the GDPR does not mean simply briefing your employees about the Regulation.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Cyber security is becoming an expensive endeavour for organisations – and in many cases, the costs are so high that they can’t deal with threats appropriately. However, it’s one thing to want to invest in cyber security, but something else entirely to set aside the budget to do so. It doesn’t have to be this way, though.

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2018

GDPR compliance should be a priority and high on every organisation’s agenda with only three months until the regulation comes into effect on 25 May 2018. Training – make sure those responsible for the project are trained on implementing the GDPR in the workplace.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Verizon estimates than one in four data breaches are caused by insiders.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Verizon estimates than one in four data breaches are caused by insiders.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

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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IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

Threats to your data are virtually everywhere these days, and too often, data compromises seem almost inevitable. But with a proactive approach to data security, organizations can fight back against the seemingly endless waves of threats. Data breaches can be disastrous for organizations.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 15, 2024

Organizations have spent millions developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies to bolster their defenses against such threats, and many already have security awareness campaigns, so why are we failing to stop these attacks? However, there is one major weakness with this approach: the programs don’t consider human behavior.

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eDiscovery Daily

JANUARY 22, 2019

OK, we’ve been waiting for that first big fine for failing to comply with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation and now we have one. million ) fine to Google for failing to comply with GDPR. million ) fine to Google for failing to comply with GDPR. They also need to provide a way for users to delete that data.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

On 16 November 2021, the French data protection supervisory authority (the “CNIL”) published a practical guide (“Guide”) on Data Protection Officers (“DPOs”). Among the organizations that have designated a DPO, the most represented sectors are, unsurprisingly, the public administration, education and health sectors.

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eDiscovery Daily

JULY 15, 2019

In January, we covered the first big fine for failing to comply with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when France’s data protection regulator, the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL), issued a €50 million fine (about $56.8 million ) fine to Google for failing to comply with GDPR.

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IT Governance

MAY 27, 2021

For all the talk of criminal hacking, ransomware infections and the technologies to prevent them, the key to protecting your organisation is cyber security awareness training. Indeed, according to Ponemon Institute’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2020 , 23% of data breaches were caused by human error.

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 30, 2021

The Draft Guidance also applies to all organizations that process children’s data, not just providers of Information Society Services (“ISS”), and has a broader scope than the ICO Age Appropriate Code, covering issues such as how to address security standards, handle data breaches and use biometrics.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 30, 2019

With a mammoth GDPR fine handed out to Google last week, it’s time for organisations to reassess their understanding of the Regulation. We’re through the eye of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) storm. Some began to lose faith. It’s Y2K all over again”; a big fuss over nothing. The basics. Who needs to pay attention?

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IT Governance

MARCH 4, 2019

Organisations are always looking for affordable ways to keep their data secure, but sometimes the simplest solutions are the best – and nothing beats the simplicity of a book. The problem, of course, is that there are so many guides to data privacy out there that it’s hard to know which one is right for you. Price : £9.95.

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