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Insights and opinions on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity contributed by thought leaders from around the world.

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Data Protection Insights

Data Protection – A Tale of Two Cities

May 21, 2016

As personal data protection continue to challenge companies it is becoming apparent that the commissions and other structures that police these issues have become impatient with organisations that are not complying with recommendations. For the first time those companies which have suffered a data breach and been found not in compliance are feeling the wrath of governing bodies. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

New Working Norms Make Securing the Communications Channel a Top Priority

March 31, 2020

With the growth in BYOD, mobile messaging and a mobile workforce, companies should make it a priority to provide secure communications for data security and compliance. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Recovering Data Breach Losses from Non-Contractual Parties

June 22, 2018

The ability of financial institutions to recover data breach losses from non-contacting parties depends on various legal statutes and industry regulations. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

What Analyst Firms Won’t Tell You: Great Leadership Drives the Best Cyber Security Decisions

May 18, 2018

Making educated decisions about cyber security requires high-quality information. Analyst firms are happy to provide information. But is the information they provide genuinely useful? Are they adding value to the conversation? Ultimately, great leadership, thoughtful strategy and superior execution is key to success. Read More

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Data Protection Insights

What Expanded Privacy Legislation Could Mean for Your Website

September 26, 2018

Will your website will be in some way impacted by expanded privacy legislation like the GDPR? Do you need to change how you do business online? Much of what’s required is simply good data hygiene. Read More

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Data Privacy Insights

Data Privacy Concerns with Search Engines

December 25, 2018

Search engines provide an indispensable service but there is a data privacy tradeoff. The cost is a certain level of intrusion into our lives by gathering data about our online habits and monetizing that data. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Phishing Attacks: Now More Common Than Malware

March 19, 2019

The most recent Microsoft Security Intelligence Report indicates that phishing attacks are now by far the most frequent threat to the cyber landscape, increasing a massive 250% since the previous report. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Securing Your (Remote) Workforce: Patching Edition

July 16, 2020

How can organizations run patch management effectively while implementing new collaboration and technologies to make remote working easier for their employees? Read More

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Data Privacy Insights

Direct Marketing in Hong Kong: A Summary of Key Privacy Issues

July 23, 2016

The use and disclosure of personal data for direct marketing purposes is strictly regulated in Hong Kong with more severe consequences for non-compliance than other breaches of Hong Kong privacy law, and is often found to be significantly more onerous than in other jurisdictions. This article summarises some of the key elements of Hong Kong’s direct marketing regime. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Is Cybersecurity Skills Shortage Really the Cause of Data Breaches?

November 12, 2018

It’s tempting to draw a connection between cybersecurity skills shortage and data breaches. But the reality is much more complex and data breaches may be a symptom of a larger problem. Read More