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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.
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Teleperformance launches Cloud Campus for remote security
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
With cyber attacks hitting Australian firms every six minutes, Teleperformance unveils Cloud Campus to bolster data security for remote workforces.
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Veriam launches all-in-one platform for identity and access
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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saas
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physical security
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rpa
Veriam has unveiled an innovative platform to streamline identity management, access, subscriptions, and contracting for online service providers, simplifying B2B operations.
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CTERA reports record growth with USD $80m PSG investment
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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data privacy
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data management
CTERA has marked a remarkable year with a record 35% rise in annual recurring revenue, aided by an USD $80 million boost from PSG Equity, amid strong AI advancements.
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Aryaka unveils AI-driven observability in SASE update
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Aryaka has unveiled AI>Observe within its Unified SASE Service, enhancing network performance visibility and threat detection with advanced AI capabilities.
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CoachHub launches AIMY, an AI-driven bespoke coach
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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data protection
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martech
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personalisation
CoachHub has unveiled AIMYTM, an AI coaching platform aimed at enhancing workforce performance and development while democratising access to coaching.
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Expel boosts SIEM capabilities with expanded compliance focus
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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application security
Expel has expanded its security information and event management capabilities, introducing a low-cost data lake to enhance compliance and security for customers.
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Why physical security for data centres differs from other facilities
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
In an era dominated by data, the unique security needs of data centres demand specialised measures to protect invaluable assets and sensitive information.
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Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
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Logpoint & Netheimur team up to enhance Icelandic security
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Logpoint has partnered with Icelandic firm Netheimur to bolster cybersecurity in Iceland, introducing its SIEM system for enhanced threat detection across sectors.
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Targa Telematics & Volkswagen forge strategic partnership
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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iot
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fleet management
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data privacy
Targa Telematics has formed a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to enhance data solutions for fleet operators across Europe.
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DeepSeek AI challenges ChatGPT with low-cost innovation
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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DeepSeek has unveiled a cost-effective Generative AI model, rivaling ChatGPT's accuracy while operating on just USD $5 million and 2,000 GPUs.
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Italy bans DeepSeek AI over data security concerns
Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Italy's recent ban of the controversial AI technology DeepSeek raises concerns over data security, potentially paving the way for similar government actions globally.
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How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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phishing
As organisations face rising cyber threats, many are abandoning traditional passwords for passwordless and multi-factor authentication, promising enhanced security.
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Embracing privacy-first to tackle cyber & regulatory risks
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
OpenText Cybersecurity urges businesses to adopt a privacy-first strategy as regulatory pressures and cyber threats escalate, especially ahead of Data Privacy Week.
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Lexsoft achieves ISO 27017 certification for cloud security
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Lexsoft has secured ISO/IEC 27017 certification for its cloud services and expanded its T3 knowledge management solution across the EU, UK, and US.
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ASL CN1 Cuneo halves costs with Cubbit's DS3 solution
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data privacy
ASL CN1 Cuneo in North Italy has slashed storage costs by 50% and enhanced data security by adopting Cubbit's geo-distributed S3 cloud solution, DS3.
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Experts warn of AI's dual impact on data privacy in 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
As Data Privacy Week approaches, experts warn of escalating risks in 2025, driven by AI's dual role, legacy systems, and the need for robust data minimisation strategies.
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European professionals show low confidence in data privacy
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.
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Data protection importance grows with AI & digital twins
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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data protection
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digital twins
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data privacy
The rise of AI and digital twins heightens the relevance of Data Protection Day, urges Jon Fielding of Apricorn, as personal data faces growing threats.
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Tessell wins 'Best Cloud Infrastructure' at 2025 awards
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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hyperscale
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data privacy
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cloud services
Tessell has clinched the title of Best Cloud Infrastructure at The Cloud Awards 2025, recognising its advancements in multi-cloud database management.