CPO Magazine - News, Insights and Resources for Data Protection, Privacy and Cyber Security Leaders
CPO Magazine - News, Insights and Resources for Data Protection, Privacy and Cyber Security Leaders
  • Home
  • News
  • Insights
  • Resources
  • See all results
Home
Data Protection
Latest
  • Latest
  • Oldest
  • Random
  • A to Z

Data Protection

Certain types of personal data are very valuable to criminals, and can be very damaging to an individual or business if it falls into the wrong hands. As the world becomes more digital and more connected, more of this sort of data is generated and passed between various sources on a regular basis.

 

Government regulations and supervisory authorities aren’t just about keeping irresponsible parties in line. They also provide vital security guidance to every type of organization that handles sensitive personal, business or government information.

 

Data protection regulations also ensure that the end user has a transparent view of and a say in the processing of personal data. These safeguards play a significant role in everything from the preservation of civil rights to ensuring that democratic institutions function properly.

 

Some types of personal data are clear candidates for regulation: medical records, banking information, national ID numbers and so on. But some of these regulations also cover items that might seem relatively innocuous at first glance: home addresses, email addresses, website profile information and so on. For example, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has stipulations about anything that is unique to an individual to include phone numbers and social media accounts. People have varying levels of privacy preference with these items, but they are often protected by regulation because they can be used for targeted scams and attempts at identity theft.

 

Given that regulations often take the size and customer count of businesses into consideration in terms of penalties and the scope of protection of personal data, compliance is particularly important for enterprise-scale organizations. You do not necessarily have to have an active business presence in a country or region; simply storing data on or moving it through servers there may subject you to their data protection rules.

 

Marriott website homepage showing UK ICO GDPR fine for Marriott data breach
Data ProtectionNews

Marriott Data Breach Fine Reduced to £18.4 million by UK ICO

November 5, 2020
The 2018 Marriott data breach was one of the biggest of its type in history, and was initially looking at receiving one of the biggest fines of £99 million. However, the UK ICO has reduced the penalty to £18.4 million. Read More
People walking in Bangkok showing coming Thailand PDPA
Data ProtectionInsights

Thailand PDPA Compliance: Is Your Organization Prepared for Enforcement?

November 5, 2020
With less than a year until the new implementation date, how can organizations successfully prepare for Thailand’s PDPA enforcement come May 31, 2021? Read More
Experian website homepage showing action by UK ICO against data broking
Data ProtectionNews

UK ICO Takes Action Against Experian for Data Broking Practices; “Invisible” Personal Data Processing Must Be Reformed Within Nine Months

November 4, 2020
Experian’s data broking department providing marketing analytics is in trouble with the UK ICO, requiring it to make major changes to its direct marketing services. Read More
Woman standing in front of computer projection showing need for intellectual property protection
Data ProtectionInsights

11 Proven Ways To Protect The Intellectual Property Of Your Business

November 2, 2020
Whether you are a musician, entrepreneur, photographer, inventor, vlogger, or anyone producing original content, you need to protect your intellectual property. Here are 11 proven ways. Read More
Online targeting ads on phone showing IAB TCF issues with GDPR for ad tracking
Data ProtectionNews

Widely Used IAB TCF Ad Tracking Consent Framework May Not Meet GDPR Standards

October 30, 2020
The IAB TCF was one of the first ad tracking standards to ensure compliance with GDPR terms. There's just one small problem; it may not actually comport with the relevant data protection rules. Read More
Man using virtual screen with people icon showing report on data rights
Data ProtectionNews

Report on Data Rights Illuminates the Global Direction of Access and Deletion Requests

October 28, 2020
Key takeaways from the data rights report include that access and deletion are the most common types of requests, and that data accountability is a major technical challenge. Read More
Group of business people looking out the office window showing shifting privacy landscape
Data ProtectionInsights

3 Things Businesses Need To Know About the Shifting Privacy Landscape of 2020

October 26, 2020
The main issues surrounding data management and consumer privacy will only accelerate as we move forward into the final months of the year. Here are three major trends and events to look out for. Read More
British Airways plane parked at airport showing UK ICO GDPR fine
Data ProtectionNews

UK ICO Levies GDPR Fine of £20 Million for British Airways 2018 Data Breach, Substantially Less Than the Initial £183 Million

October 22, 2020
One of the largest GDPR fines to date, the UK ICO's decision found that the travel giant was negligent due to ‘poor security arrangements’ creating a hole that was exploited for two months. Read More
People waiting for job interview showing LGPD demand for DPOs based on IAPP report
Data ProtectionNews

New IAPP Report: Brazil’s Newly Activated LGPD Will Likely Create a Need for At Least 50,000 DPOs

October 20, 2020
LGPD has been active for a month now and may be a major job creator for Latin America's biggest nation. A new report from IAPP found that 50,000 new DPOs will be needed. Read More
Hand on keyboard with hovering globe showing web scraping
Data ProtectionInsights

CCPA and Similar Legislation Won’t Have a Substantial Impact on Web Scraping

October 14, 2020
Web scraping can become a cautionary tale if it doesn’t comply with the GDPR, or, most recently, with the CCPA. What are the considerations and how can you do it successfully and with ease? Read More
Load More

Latest

Doctor checking some data on tablet showing cyber attacks on healthcare during pandemic

Inside the Cyber Attack “Machine”: What Hospitals Need to Know about the Dark Web and Post-Pandemic Threats

Blurred background of server hardware showing takedown of web shells on compromised Microsoft Exchange servers

FBI Removes Web Shells From Compromised Third-Party Microsoft Exchange Servers Without Notifying the Owners

Metal security locks on a smartphone showing mobile security during pandemic

Verizon Mobile Security Index 2021 Report: Mobile Devices Increasingly Seen as Leading IT Security Threat, but Businesses Need Them to “Get the Job Done”

Virginia State Capitol building in Richmond showing example for consumer privacy laws

Setting the Stage: Virginia Leads in Consumer Privacy Laws

Learn More

About
Contact
Our Advertising
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Terms of Use

Stay Updated

Follow us

CPO Magazine

News, insights and resources for data protection, privacy and cyber security professionals.

Learn More

About
Contact
Our Advertising
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Terms of Use
Do Not Sell My Data

Stay Updated

Follow us

© 2020 Rezonen Pte. Ltd.
CPO Magazine - News, Insights and Resources for Data Privacy, Protection and Cybersecurity Leaders
  • Home
  • News
  • Insights
  • Resources
Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close
U.S. Data Breach Regulations EU GDPR Cyber Threat
See all results