Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up? Retailers have been prepping for this season all year and are ready to provide a safe, secure, and seamless customer shopping experience. According to the National Retail Federation (NFR), retail sales during 2024 will grow between 2.5%

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IT Governance

JUNE 25, 2018

We all know by now that, on 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. The GDPR is not an IT issue. Despite the benefits of good data management, it was widely acknowledged that many organisations would not be GDPR-compliant on 25 May. GDPR c ompliance is not a choice .

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2019

Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect on May 25th last year, data protection has become a very hot topic. On May 22, 2019, the European Commission published an infographic on compliance with and enforcement of the GDPR from May 2018 to May 2019 and it is clear that a lot of work still needs to be done.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 30, 2023

The bright side of data privacy compliance: 5 value-driven opportunities for retailers madhav Thu, 08/31/2023 - 05:20 Failing to keep up with data privacy legislations, such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) can harm a brand’s bottom-line and public reputation. Let’s unpack this.

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IT Governance

MARCH 26, 2019

Although DPIAs (data protection impact assessments) are not a new concept, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) now mandates them under certain circumstances. It’s relevant for everyone, including retail and hospitality. Common activities for retail and hospitality requiring DPIAs.

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IT Governance

JULY 25, 2018

As of 25 May 2018, organisations that use CCTV to capture images of individuals are processing personal data as defined by the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and must comply with the Regulation’s requirements. You can find more information about GDPR compliance on our website >> Data processing principles (Article 5).

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Reltio

JUNE 22, 2020

3 Things Data Innovators at Retail & Luxury Brands Have in Common. Retail and luxury brand leaders may use different terms to describe customers, including “clients” or “guests.” According to Accenture , 71% of retail executives believe digital demographics are expanding the number of ways they deliver products and services.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2018

What steps will the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) take to ensure organisations comply with the recently enforced GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)? Fashion Nexus – a web development e-commerce company that works closely with a number of retailers – suffered a breach when the personal information of approximately 1.3

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

AUGUST 12, 2020

On 28 July 2020, the French Supervisory Authority (the “CNIL”) sanctioned the online shoes retail company, SPARTOO SAS, by a €250,000 fine and an injunction to comply with GDPR within 3 months under penalty for various non-compliances with the GDPR of the personal data processing related to clients, prospects and employees [1].

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

Evolving privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) mean ongoing headaches for cybersecurity, compliance and risk management teams. It’s time to rethink your security stack and priorities. You almost certainly need a chief information security officer (CISO).

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Union’s landmark data privacy law, took effect in 2018. Even the world’s biggest businesses are not free from GDPR woes. Many businesses find it hard to implement GDPR requirements because the law is not only complex but also leaves a lot up to discretion.

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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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IT Governance

JANUARY 25, 2019

Home improvement retailer B&Q has suffered a data breach affecting 70,000 of its… well, not customers, exactly. The database should have only been accessible to certain employees, but security specialists at CtrlBox found the database an ElasticSearch server, left publicly available and without password protection.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Today, putting the letters ‘GDPR’ into Google will generate over 420,000 news articles, some detailing the expected impact of the regulation, and others casting doubt on businesses and their readiness. and Germany to get to grips with what they know about GDPR, and more importantly, what they don’t. A lack of trust.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 1, 2020

million on Carrefour France and a fine of €800,000 on Carrefour Banque for various violations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act governing the use of cookies. Carrefour France and Carrefour Banque are both affiliates of the French retail group, the Carrefour Group.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 14, 2018

The variety of laws and regulations governing how organizations manage and share sensitive information can look like a bowl of alphabet soup: HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, PCI and GLBA. But there are a manageable number of precautions you can take to secure customer data that will tick the boxes for many different regulations. Layer defenses.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Researchers from the German cyber security company Aplite discovered 3,806 servers from 111 countries accessible on the Internet. Source (New) Retail USA Yes 2,469 Three GreatStar Industrial Co. Source (New) Manufacturing Japan Yes Unknown Midland Industries Source (New) Retail USA Yes Unknown Rosen’s Diversified, Inc.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The security researcher Bob Diachenko of SecurityDiscovery first identified the exposed information in mid-September. We’ve also found 9 organisations providing a significant update on a previously disclosed incident. Organisation name Sector Location Data exfiltrated?

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IT Governance

JUNE 14, 2018

Little more than three years since its previous security incident, electronics retailer Dixons Carphone has admitted to a data breach compromising 5.9 In a statement released on Wednesday, the retail giant revealed it had identified the colossal breach while it was reviewing its systems and data. million customer cards and 1.2

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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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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A recent HP Wolf Security report found that email now accounts for 89% of all malware. The good news in that is that web and browser security are improving. The bad news is that email security is not. What is a Secure Email Gateway? Key Features of Secure Email Gateways. Buying Tips for Secure Email Gateways.

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erwin

APRIL 11, 2019

Keeping up with new data protection regulations can be difficult, and the latest – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – isn’t the only new data protection regulation organizations should be aware of. For example, many retailers have robust, data-driven e-commerce operations that are international.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It ensures your data remains encrypted, secure, and accessible only to authorised users. Key storage : Ensuring keys should be securely stored away from the data to prevent unauthorized access. Why is EKM a Core Component of Enterprise Security Today? These shortcomings can leave enterprises exposed to data breaches.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

National Public data breach In August 2024, NPD (National Public Data) confirmed a breach that compromised sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, affecting nearly all Americans. Up-to-date policies and procedures will also improve your cyber security and privacy stance, and ensure you’re ready to deal with any threats.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 10, 2018

I now see cyber security – and more specifically, data security – positioned at the edge of a similar tipping point. Driven by the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and heightened by constantly evolving demands, consumers are changing their purchasing habits. GDPR: to help or hinder?

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Magecart is known to attack online retailers across the globe using malicious JavaScript, so the BA breach seems to chime with its modus operandi, although we may have to wait several months for the formal investigations to be completed. Likely long term implications for BA. 92% of UK organisations breached.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost upon us, kickstarting what retailers hope will be a successful trading period. However, retailers offering both a physical and digital presence stand to gain the most, as the omnichannel approach is favoured by 69% of UK-based survey respondents. Use secure websites.

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Collibra

APRIL 11, 2023

Retail is a dynamic and competitive market. In addition to the traditional brick-and mortar-stores, the retail business today includes online and mobile stores. The right kind of data can drive great innovations in retail. This blog outlines what bad data means and how you can stop it from hurting your retail business.

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IT Governance

JULY 1, 2020

The first half of 2020 ended on a familiarly bad note, with 92 security incidents accounting for at least 7,021,195,399 breached records. Duluth student alerted school district about security breach (unknown). University of Missouri Health Care discloses 2019 security incident (unknown). hack (350,000). Data breaches.

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Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Retail 140

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Six months on from the legal implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a third of consumers have admitted they still aren’t confident that the companies they interact with comply with the regulation. A quarter (25%) of people in both regions revealed that they could not explain the GDPR in any way. Ready or not.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 19, 2020

The concept of data controllers and data processors has been around for years, but the roles come with clearly defined responsibilities under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Say, for example, that you are a marketing executive at a retailer who wants to conduct a survey on shoppers’ browsing habits. Privacy as a Service.

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GDPR Personal data Compliance Privacy 92

Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 12, 2018

On January 8, 2017, the UK Information Commissioner (“ICO”) issued an unprecedented monetary penalty of £400,000 against British mobile phone retailer, The Car Phone Warehouse Limited. This decision sets the tone for companies at the dawn of the entry into force of the GDPR.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 24, 2019

Related: Free ‘VRMM’ tool measures third-party exposure Just take a look at Europe’s GDPR , NYDFS’s cybersecurity requirement s or even California’s newly minted Consumer Privacy Act. You also have different perspectives; you’ve got privacy concerns, security concerns, business continuity concerns.” Quantum computing.

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IT Governance

JULY 20, 2018

As the saying goes, you’re only as strong as your weakest link, which is as true for data security as any other situation. Unfortunately, world-famous retailer Fortnum & Mason was recently let down by a weak link – survey company Typeform – that exposed the personal data of 23,000 of its customers.

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Personal data Retail Data breaches GDPR 58

erwin

JANUARY 3, 2020

In the year ahead, companies with the ability to harness, secure and leverage information effectively will be better equipped than others to promote digital transformation and gain a competitive advantage. Data Modeling: Drive Business Value and Underpin Governance with an Enterprise Data Model. Constructing a Digital Transformation Strategy.

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IT Governance

JUNE 13, 2018

At this point, the major consumer electronics retailer said there was no evidence of any fraud. This isn’t the first time that the retailer has suffered a data breach. However, even if it has significantly improved its data security practices since 2015, administrative fines might be the least of Dixons Carphone’s worries.

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Data breaches GDPR Retail Personal data 56

The Guardian Data Protection

JULY 8, 2019

The size of the proposed penalty will cause spluttering in boardrooms up and down the land as the IT chief is summoned to explain whether the company’s back door is securely closed to hackers. He won’t be alone in being shocked. That’s hard to brush away as an everyday cost of doing business.

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