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ArticleUK government may harness users’ mobile phone data to trace COVID-19 patients
Emergency measures may be introduced by the UK government to trace the mobile phone data of those suspected to have contracted coronavirus.
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FeatureThe global evolution of data protection law
The introduction of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) at the beginning of the year continues a global trend of law-makers introducing new and more stringent rules for companies using individuals’ data.
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ArticleCroatian DPA issues credit institution 20m GDPR fine
The Croatian data protection authority (AZOP) has imposed a fine of EUR 20m for violating the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
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FeatureFacial recognition: compliance in the age of GDPR
Facial recognition is a growing phenomenon but one that presents a potential minefield for companies who are collecting and using personal information.
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ArticleFrance issues first legal decision on facial recognition
The Administrative Court (TA) of Marseille has made its decision regarding the use of facial recognition technology at two French high schools.
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NewsPharmacy fined £275K for GDPR violation
A London pharmacy has incurred the UK’s first ever data protection fine of £275,000 for breaching the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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ArticlePwC fined €150,000 by Hellenic Data Protection Authority
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (DPA) is requiring PwC to implement corrective measures within three months.
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NewsThe Great Hack documentary arrives on Netflix this month
This summer sees the arrival of The Great Hack, a documentary exploring the Facebook / Cambridge Analytica scandal and how it lifts the mask on the dark arts of personal data processing.
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ArticleOffice 365 banned in German state schools due to privacy worries
Schools in Hesse, Germany will stop using Microsoft Office 365 because of a cyber-security risk which could lead to violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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ArticleICO intends to fine British Airways £183m for data breach
British Airways could face a fine of £183 million as a result of a data breach that was disclosed by the airline on 6th September 2018.
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NewsWhat is GDPR’s impact on cyber insurance?
Experts say that the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is pushing up the demand for cyber insurance – a trend that may increase as GDPR-style rules are adopted around the world.
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ArticleHMRC handed an enforcement notice following GDPR violation
Following an investigation HM Revenue and Customers (HMRC) has been hit with an enforcement notice after contravening the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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FeatureBYOD and GDPR: Managing the compliance conundrum
Today’s employees want the freedom to work from any location and any device at any time of day. These individuals are increasingly using their personal ‘smart’ mobile devices to conduct business.
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FeatureThe risks and rewards of making CCTV comply with the GDPR
The UK is one of the most watched nations in the world. Our research suggests there are up to eight million CCTV cameras installed, while others suggesting that there is least one camera for every ten people. Together they collect many petabytes (a petabyte is equal to 1,000,000 gigabytes) of data every single hour, all of which is subject to the GDPR.
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FeatureWhat does ERP have to do with GDPR?
Getting company and customer data in order can seem like a daunting task, especially for those leaving it to the last minute. Up until last May, data protection laws haven’t changed much since the 90s, which is surprising given how much has changed with regard to our digital identities. From social media, to mailing lists, to the Internet of Things, many of us are leaving trails of our digital identity wherever we go.
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ArticleMore privacy concerns hit Twitter
User privacy on Twitter has returned to the headlines following two patches that the social media platform had to implement to address glitches in its security systems.
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FeaturePersonal data protection in Turkey: The impact on business
The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) finally came into force in May – as every business in Europe knows. Turkey has similar legislation, although some differences exist.
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FeatureThe EU GDPR data encryption and decryption
Secure Chorus Chairman Elisabetta Zaccaria discusses the enhanced data privacy rights introduced by the EU General Data Protection Regulation and their impact on encryption methods for secure communication in enterprise.
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FeatureThe data ethics of GDPR are changing
Data presents us with many opportunities, whether commercial or in simply making our daily lives more efficient. But because these opportunities generally rely on various forms of personal data, there is of course an unavoidable question of data ethics.
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FeatureGDPR & Israeli privacy law: key differences
Due to recent changes in global privacy and data protection laws, certain entities may be subject to both Israeli data protection laws and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
