General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 2
Concerned with the growth of the internet and the inadvertent or otherwise exposure of personal
information to potential bad actors, the European Union promulgated the General Data Protection
Regulation in 2016. The regulation is part of European Union privacy law and human rights laws and
must be complied with by any companies doing business with EU nations. It is designed to give people
greater control over their personal information while simplifying regulatory compliance for international
business.
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
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Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
HPE unveils next-gen Nonstop Compute for mission-critical work
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mfa
HPE launches NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 Nonstop Compute platforms, boosting performance and uptime for mission-critical sectors like finance and manufacturing.
Expert warns of ‘AI wrappers’ masquerading as SaaS products
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data privacy
Experts warn that many so-called AI SaaS products are merely basic HTML wrappers over public LLM APIs, offering little value beyond free ChatGPT access.
Secureframe & Coalfire launch platform to speed CMMC process
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data privacy
Secureframe and Coalfire have launched CMMC.com, a free platform offering tools to streamline Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 for defence contractors.
Outpost24 becomes only European overall leader in ASM report
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Outpost24 is named the only European Overall Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report, advancing from Challenger to lead in Attack Surface Management.
Suprema renews ISO certifications to boost data protection
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data protection
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encryption
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cloud security
Suprema has renewed its ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and 27701 certifications, reinforcing its commitment to data security amid evolving digital threats.
Smartsheet launches Australian data hosting to meet privacy laws
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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university of adelaide
Smartsheet has launched Australian data hosting with Sydney and Melbourne facilities to meet privacy laws for customers across APJ region and beyond.
Edge AI deployment enables enterprises to save $2.07 million
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data privacy
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edge ai
An analysis by Latent AI reveals enterprises could save USD $2.07 million by switching from cloud to edge AI, cutting hardware costs by 92% in 2025.
Countingup launches SmartTax AI for tax automation
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data privacy
Countingup unveils SmartTax AI, using machine learning to automate tax tasks, saving UK small businesses time and GBP £4,500 on compliance annually.
SurveyMonkey launches Trust Centre as UK firms face AI privacy risks
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encryption
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iot
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dlp
SurveyMonkey unveils Trust Centre as 40% of UK businesses flag AI as a major GDPR and data privacy challenge amid rising compliance concerns.
Secureframe unveils AI tool to streamline audit compliance tasks
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risk & compliance
Secureframe unveils AI Evidence Validation to streamline audits, helping organisations meet stricter rules with faster, more accurate compliance checks.
Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.
Apromore boosts operational insights with native task mining
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digital transformation
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Apromore enhances its process intelligence platform with native task mining, offering businesses detailed insights from enterprise workflows to individual user actions.
Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed USD $200 billion in 2024 as firms boost defences against rising cyber threats amid digital growth.
Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
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data protection
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hyperscale
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risk & compliance
Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.
Freepik launches AI-powered enterprise service for large firms
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martech
Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.
Radware & SUSE launch integrated Kubernetes security for edge
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
Radware and SUSE partner to launch a scalable Kubernetes security solution for multi-cloud and edge environments, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats.
Consilium launches UniCRM for contact centre operations
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Consilium Software has launched UniCRM, a new platform that unifies Help Desk, Collections, and Telemarketing to boost contact centre efficiency and customer experience.
Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks
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data protection
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encryption
Over half of enterprises consider banning personal devices at work amid rising security threats linked to unchecked webcams, tablets and headsets.
Slow broadband costing UK businesses GBP £11 billion each year
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uc
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ransomware
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it training
Slow broadband costs UK businesses GBP £11 billion annually, harming productivity, customer service, and cybersecurity across major towns and cities.