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NewsDanish DPA probes Medicals Nordic’s handling of Covid-19 test results
Danish Data Protection Agency Datatilsynet has launched an investigation into Medicals Nordic’s now-ended use of a WhatsApp group for staff to deal with information about people who have tested positive for coronavirus.
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WebinarA Day In the Life of Incident and Data Breach
Organizations across the globe have experienced incident and data breaches for the past 10 years. What has changed significantly during this time is the regulatory scrutiny, the public nature of breaches and the emerging private right of action supported by very strong privacy advocacy groups.
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NewsLandmark 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.
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VideoFinCrime World Forum 2021: A Global Live Stream Experience
FinCrime World Forum brings together the people and companies defining financial crime compliance. Join our next virtual forum on 22 - 23 June 2021.
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NewsGDPR and CCPA: where the differences lie
California’s Consumer Protection Act in many ways looks like the General Data Protection Regulation, but there are some significant differences. Darren Wray provides a handy guide to understanding how the two pieces of legislation differ from each other.
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NewsAttorney Slaughter set for top FTC role
President Joe Biden has designated attorney Rebecca Kelly Slaughter as acting chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), following the resignation of chair Joseph Simons.
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NewsGDPR fines increase 19% year-on-year as regulators ‘test limits of powers’
Daily breaches of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) increased 19% in the last 12 months compared to the previous year, according to research.
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NewsBiden names cybersecurity and privacy chiefs
US President Joe Biden’s choices as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and director of national intelligence (DNI) say they will make bolstering the country’s cybersecurity a priority.
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WebinarCareer Development for Privacy Professionals
As privacy and data protection roles are becoming more diverse, so is the required skillset from candidates. You’re no longer (necessarily) a DPO with a legal background whose main focus is risk identification in light of regulatory requirements.
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FeatureWill Covid-19 lead to a permanent change in the way we work?
Before Covid-19, home working was on the rise anyway. Will the shift to home-working created by the virus crisis create a permanent shift, and if so, what will that mean for business, the economy, climate change and for that seldom discussed aspiration: the quality of life?
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News‘Stretched’ Irish DPC pleaded for more resources, document reveals
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland reportedly asked the government for more staff, financing and a reorganised structure ahead of October’s Budget
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NewsHuman error remains the main cause of data breaches
The Shred-it’s Ninth Annual Data Protection Report identifies the insights, opinions and practices of data protection among Small Business Owners (SBOs), C-Suite Executives and the public.
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VideoPrivSec Global 2021: A Global Live Stream Experience
Data Protection, Privacy and Security is more important than ever, how will the landscape evolve in 2021? PrivSec Global returns on 22nd to the 24th of June 2021 for 3 days of expert insight, guidance and debate to help inform senior practitioners in data protection, privacy, security and governance.
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AnalysisMiddle East Focus: Dubai International Finance Centre’s 2020 Data Protection Law
While nations across the world battled the COVID-19 pandemic last summer, Dubai International Finance Centre managed to issue a new data protection law. PrivSec Report takes a closer look at the legislation and its significance in the region
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FeatureGDPR vs data protection act – Spot the difference
With GDPR now adopted into EU law, we speak to Steve Sands, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) at Synectics Solutions to highlight how it differs from the Data Protection Act, and the implications for business.
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NewsTik Tok changes privacy settings for teenage users
Video-sharing platform Tik Tok has announced changes aimed at improving privacy and safety for teens.
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ebookLegally sound consent management- everything you need to know
Classification, checklists and practical tips for the correct approach to cookies and other web technologies.
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NewsFive Eyes network warns ePrivacy directive change will make online child abuse easier
The intelligence-sharing network Five Eyes has reportedly warned that changes to the European Union’s ePrivacy directive will hamper efforts to combat online child abuse.
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BlogWhen is a government database actually safe?
How can data still be protected even when a government can’t access the servers that hold it? Taavi Kotka makes the case for “Data Embassies” as a backup for governments to use in times of emergency.
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NewsICO welcomes the free flow of personal data from the EU and EEA to the UK for six months under trade agreement
The trade deal announced last week between the European Union and United Kingdom has been welcomed by the Information Commissioner.
