The key theme: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion is a key theme at PrivSec Global, which gets underway from 22 June. Emma Osborn explains why diversity, inclusion and increasingly, equity, are vital to businesses
The lowdown on South Africa’s long-awaited privacy act
Enforcement of South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) begins in July and businesses are rushing to make sure they comply in time. Nicole Gabryk, ahead of her appearance at PrivSec Global next month, explains the key planks of the legislation and how the act differs from GDPR.
Qualified for the job: time for the role of DPO to become a protected title?
The role of Data Protection Officer is becoming more important as technology allows the sharing of data more quickly and on a much larger scale. Despite this, no minimum qualification is required to take on the role. The latest UK Data Protection Index reveals DPOs overwhelmingly want this to change, we look at the reasons why.
A data protection spending boom?
The latest UK Data Protection Index report reveals Data Protection Officers are expecting a larger increase in spending over the next year. We reveal which budget areas are likely to get a boost.
Landmark privacy employee research project publishes first annual report
Data risk management, retention and deletion have emerged as some of the areas that require additional awareness, education and training in the first annual report of the Global Privacy Culture Survey.
Spring cleaning? Don’t forget the data
This time of year is traditionally the time when we declutter our homes and remove what we don’t need. Sonia Cheng explains why the same principle should apply to data, particularly as the pandemic has led to the accumulation of information from new sources
A look at Canada’s new data privacy law
New legislation in Canada will expand data privacy obligations. GRC World Forums summarises the key changes to the law along with insight from PrivSec Global speaker Mark Sward
Ensuring privacy solutions are legal by design
Giorgia Vulcano, ahead of her appearance at PrivSec Global next week, explains the benefits of using collaboration to embed legal solutions in privacy products and services at an early stage
Breaking the link between GDPR breach transparency and pain
The transparency requirements of GDPR are fuelling “micro-claims” for compensation, in addition to high-profile class action lawsuits. Stewart Room, preparing for his session at PrivSec Global, suggests the current system is creating perverse incentives and argues for a better solution
Managing employee data fairly through the use of AI
Artificial Intelligence solutions are increasingly being looked at in the management of human resources and talent in our workspaces, but how do you ensure they can be used fairly without bias? Dr Amy Lui Abel discusses some of the key considerations and how critical employee data can be managed.
CJEU rules electronic communication location data must only be used in investigations of ’serious crime’
Location data drawn from electronic communications must only be used by law enforcement investigations involving ‘serious crimes’ and to prevent ‘serious threats to public security’, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) has ruled.
Landmark privacy employee research project unveiled on Data Privacy Day
A unique global research project to track privacy employee culture, attitudes and behaviour has been unveiled today to mark Data Privacy Day.
The data protection and privacy trends to watch out for in 2021
PrivSec Report looks forward to the new year and what it could mean for the privacy and data protection worlds.
James Eaton-Lee, Head of Information Security and Data Protection Officer, Oxfam
Ahead of this week’s Data Protection World Forum webinar, Building Security’s Influence in the C Suite, PrivSec catches up with Oxfam’s James Eaton-Lee.
UK Data Protection Index: first findings published
Data protection professionals are calling out for more investment for internal resources, software systems and staff training, but only a quarter expect their budget to increase in the next 12 months, according to the findings of the first UK Data Protection Index.
Privacy Landscape in the Middle East
Privacy landscape in the Middle East has been flourishing in the last ten years with privacy laws and regulations emerging across the region.
Why should you train all your staff on GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation came into effect 2 months ago and making sure staff are appropriately trained is essential. The UK Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham talked about creating a culture of data protection which “pervades the whole organisation.” This is expected under GDPR.
GDPR and the information lifecycle
I’m keen to change the perception that General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will act as a drag on organisations. I also want to avoid others falling into the trap of thinking the only inducement for an organisation to comply is to avoid a fine.
How does a data controller differ from a data protection officer?
GDPR has been on the horizon for some time now and most business owners are generally familiar with the overarching principles and terminology behind the regulations, which will be enforced on 25th May 2018. But there remains some confusion over the finer details, particularly regarding data controllers and data protection officers (DPOs) and their remits.
8 tips to securely dispose of your end of life data assets
In preparation of GDPR, it is vital that your business has a process in place to securely and responsibly dispose of end of life data assets.
GDPR compliance: Where does the responsibility lie?
The natural assumption ahead of GDPR implementation is that businesses and service providers have, or are, taking steps to ensure that their systems and processes are compliant.
