Hunton Privacy

JULY 1, 2020

The Italian Data Protection Authority ( Garante per la protezione dei dati personali , “Garante”) recently announced that it levied a €600,000 fine on banking institution UniCredit for several violations of the Italian Personal Data Protection Code, in its pre-General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) form.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Among the uncertainty surrounding GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance – particularly with Brexit complicating things – the UK government has been a reliable source for advice. The GDPR and Brexit. Meanwhile, IT Governance has a wide selection of tools and services to help the education sector meet its requirements.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 4, 2019

On May 25, the European Union celebrated the first anniversary of the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , the most important change in data privacy regulations in the last decade, designed to restructure the way in which personal data is handled across every sector (public or private) and every industry.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The group hit entities in several industries, including the gaming, healthcare, high-tech, higher education, telecommunications, and travel services industries. The APT41 has been active since at least 2012, it was involved in both state-sponsored espionage campaigns and financially-motivated attacks since 2014. ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2023

If the company will fail to notify Italy’s data protection agency it will be fined up to EUR 20 million or 4% of the total worldwide annual turnover in compliance to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are also temporarily pausing subscription renewals in Italy so that users won't be charged while ChatGPT is suspended.

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IT Governance

APRIL 10, 2019

On 25 May 2018, the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) superseded the UK’s DPA (Data Protection Act) 1998. Let’s start with the circumstances under which the processing of personal data must meet the GDPR’s requirements. DPO as a service (GDPR). This blog has been updated to reflect industry updates.

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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 ? Granted, 2018 was very much ‘the year of the GDPR’ in some circles. GDPR compliance in schools. Schools have a particularly hard time of it when it comes to the GDPR. Want help tracking your GDPR compliance?

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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. How to sign up.

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

In addition to data subjects’ rights to be informed, of access, to rectification, to erasure, to restrict processing, to data portability and to object, the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) sets out requirements relating to automated individual decision-making, including profiling. What is profiling under the GDPR?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

One folder specifically belonging to a managed educational platform that provides educational and school management services was removed from public access the same day. The relevant company directors and gdpr officers have been notified, by the development manager”.

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The Guardian Data Protection

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Data watchdog finds ministry broke GDPR by mishandling national database for England The Department for Education broke the law in its mishandling of the national database containing details of every school pupil in England, the Information Commissioner’s Office has concluded in a highly critical report.

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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. . GDPR complexities .

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IT Governance

MAY 2, 2019

In a recent survey from edtech giant RM Learning and Trend Micro , 14% of respondents also admitted to not having a clear plan to become compliant with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Easy steps to reduce the risks and demonstrate GDPR compliance. Mandatory breach recording and reporting. The GDPR.co.uk The GDPR.co.uk

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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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Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2021

Last week, Dmitry Chastuhin released a PoC exploit code for CVE-2020-6207 for educational purposes. RCE PoC for CVE-2020-6207 (Missing Authentication Check in SAP Solution Manager) [link] pic.twitter.com/enoqzKEVTv — Dmitry Chastuhin (@_chipik) January 14, 2021.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2021

On their landing page, there is a catchy reference to GDPR regulations: “ The GDPR at Article 33 requires that, in the event of a personal data breach, data controllers should notify the appropriate supervisory authority without undue delay and, where feasible, not later than 72 hours after having become aware of it.

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Data Matters

APRIL 5, 2018

On 28 February 2018, the Belgian Commission for the Protection of Privacy (the “Privacy Commission”) published a recommendation setting out its approach to Data Protection Impact Assessments (“DPIAs”), and in doing so published a “White List” and a “Black List” of processing operations, pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

In that case, you must abide by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which imposes fines on some activities that are perfectly legal in the U.S. For instance, if you have employees in China and the EU, you’ll have to obtain Chinese government approval to provide data from China to EU authorities enforcing the GDPR.

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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. The GDPR concerns personal data that is: Collected in an enterprise context; and. Some began to lose faith.

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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. In the first half of 2018, it was practically impossible to avoid news stories about the GDPR, the majority of which focused on the potential for hefty administrative fines for non-compliance.

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AIIM

APRIL 15, 2021

You can have some great, fantastic ideas about what you want to do with information, but you need to be able to educate everyone up and down the stack about what you are planning. Is there a major regulatory drive like GDPR, PII, or CCPA in your organization? Step 1: Recognize that Change Management Isn't Just for Frontline Workers.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Staff awareness should be a major concern for organisations looking to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). However, our 2017 GDPR Report found that less than 10% of organisations have provided GDPR staff awareness training to all employees. Why implement a GDPR staff awareness training programme?

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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. That’s hardly a surprise, given how few resources organisations dedicate to educating their staff on how to handle sensitive information. Staff training under the GDPR.

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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. That’s hardly a surprise, given how few resources organisations dedicate to educating their staff on how to handle sensitive information. Staff training under the GDPR.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

A recent report from CenturyLink has highlighted a lack of preparation among UK law firms for the upcoming EU General Data Protection (GDPR) compliance deadline. The report questioned more than 150 legal sector IT decision makers in the UK and discovered that only 25% believe they are currently compliant with the GDPR.

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IT Governance

JUNE 14, 2018

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been in effect for almost three weeks now – are you compliant, are you still working towards compliance or are you unsure of where to start? Register for our free webinars to find out how you can get started with your GDPR compliance project. Upcoming webinars. Quick wins.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. GDPR, the EU’s flagship data privacy and “right to be forgotten” regulation, has made the stakes of a data breach higher than ever. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2024

Non-compliance with frameworks such as GDPR in Europe or HIPAA in the United States can result in substantial fines. Protection through education Cybersecurity training empowers employees by educating them about the risks associated with cyber threats and the methods by which these threats can infiltrate an organization.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you are a European citizen, contact the company that needs your private information and ask them what kind of measures they implemented to comply with GDPR laws. Make sure to send only the necessary information they need and ask them what kind of security measures they are taking to keep your private data private.

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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? Key findings. Don’t let your staff be your downfall.

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IT Governance

JULY 28, 2020

Blackbaud, which provides education administration, fundraising and financial management software, was infected with ransomware, giving cyber criminals access to a wealth of sensitive information. At least eight educational institutions in the US and Canada were also affected, as well as several charities on both sides of the Atlantic.

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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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eDiscovery Daily

JANUARY 22, 2019

As covered in Fortune ( France Fines Google $57 Million For GDPR Violations , written by Emily Price), France’s data protection regulator, the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL), has issued a €50 million fine (about $56.8 million ) fine to Google for failing to comply with GDPR. So, what do you think?

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Blackbaud, which provides education administration, fundraising and financial management support, was attacked earlier this year, with cyber criminals accessing victims’: Names; Dates of birth; Addresses; Phone numbers; Email addresses; Donation history; and Events that individuals attended. Do they have a case? they have suffered distress).

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