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European Commission proposes new rules on data governance
The European Commission has published proposals for new rules on data governance in a bid to enable easier data-sharing between sectors and member states.
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Crypto analytics firm CipherTrace files patents for technology to trace privacy coin Monero
Cryptocurrency risk intelligence and analytics firm CipherTrace has filed two patents for technology to trace transactions for privacy coin Monero (XMR).
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Analysis
Protecting data security during digital transformation
As organisations embrace the distributed workforce and become “Everywhere Enterprises”, digital transformation needs to go hand in hand with data security, says Brian Foster.
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Rethinking Data Protection: The Human-centric Approach
The truth about traditional data security. Traditional cybersecurity was hinged on event-centric responses: Build a wall at the perimeter, control what passes in and out through that wall, and respond when something suspicious happens.
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Tackling Local and Global Regulations with Microsoft Compliance
Join this session with Microsoft where they will discuss Tackling Local and Global Regulations with Microsoft Compliance.
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Protect sensitive data in Microsoft Teams with Microsoft DLP
Join this session with Microsoft where they will discuss protecting sensitive data in Microsoft Teams with Microsoft DLP.
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Trump-appointed regulator proposes rule to compel banks to lend to “unpopular” businesses
A US regulator has proposed a new rule aimed at compelling banks to lend to “unpopular” businesses such as oil businesses and gun manufacturers.
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Sponsored
Resilient risk management for the FinCrime professional in today’s new normal (sponsored)
Financial crime has increased substantially since the outbreak of the pandemic. Regulated firms are being attacked on all fronts and criminals are getting more sophisticated, with an increase in criminal scams and laundering activity associated with this crisis. As if they weren’t already, compliance teams face challenging times ahead. In this article, NorthRow discuss how FinCrime professionals can build resilient risk management processes in whatever passes for today’s new normal.
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UK businesses face aggregate costs of up to 1.6 billion if no adequacy decision post-Brexit transition period, report finds
The cost to UK businesses of not receiving an adequacy decision from the European Commission could total between £1 billion and £1.6 billion, according to a new report by think tank New Economics Foundation and UCL European Institute.
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Manchester United network suffers “sophisticated” internal cyber attack
On Friday, Manchester United announced that a “sophisticated operation by organised cyber criminals” had occurred. An investigation is underway, but the club said they did not believe that any personal data belonging to employees or customers had been accessed. Impacted systems were immediately shut down to contain the attack.
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Nasdaq to acquire Canadian AML technology firm Verafin in $2.75bn deal
Nasdaq has agreed a $2.75bn deal to acquire Canadian anti money laundering and fraud platform provider Verafin.
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Blog
A single AML supervisor and rulebook might just be what’s needed to drive true collaboration in Europe
As European finance ministers agreed to progress plans for a major reform of anti-money laundering regulation in the European Union, Nina Kerkez outlines the likely benefits and challenges.
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Feature
We need to talk about the EU’s ambitious AML reform plan
The European Commission’s reforms for anti-money laundering, including a single rulebook and supervisor, have been enthusiastically backed across the continent and draft plans approved by finance ministers.
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Trump fires CISA Director over statement on US election security
The Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) was fired by Donald Trump yesterday because he authorised a statement saying that the election was “the most secure in American history.”
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US SANCTIONS: Airbnb admits it may have breached Cuban sanctions; Western Union halts Cuba transactions; Trump imposes fresh restrictions related to China and Iran
AirBnb has admitted it may have breached US sanctions and could face litigation.
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ebook
Privacy Management Solution Buyer’s Guide
A privacy solution is the backbone of a solid privacy program, and choosing the right one for your particular business can be confusing and overwhelming at times.
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Article
German court slashes ‘unreasonably high’ GDPR fine by 90%
A €9.55m fine for a telecommunications service provider for breaching GDPR has been reduced to just €900,000 by a German appeals court.
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Blog
More money laundering and more SARs – the potential impact of Germany’s new AML law
A proposed new law in Germany would have a drastic impact on the volumes of transactions punishable as money laundering. Compliance teams will need to be on the ball, explains Andrew Northage
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Lagarde hints digital Euro is likely but would take several years due to AML and privacy concerns
Christine Lagarde has said her “hunch” is that a digital Euro will be set up soon but would take up to four years to implement.
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Analysis
PrivSec fundraising deals in October & November 2020
A roundup of the latest fundraising deals and business news from the data protection, privacy and security sectors.