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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

Privacy Law in Australia: Breach Reporting, New Frontiers of Big Data and Differences with the EU GDPR

April 18, 2017

This article is based on a presentation made by Steven Klimt, a partner in the Sydney office of Clayton Utz during the Data Privacy Asia 2016 conference held on 9-11 November 2016. It outlines the new mandatory data breach reporting legislation, how Australian privacy regulation impacts Big Data and the differences between Australian Privacy legislation and the proposed EU GDPR.

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Data Privacy Insights

How CPOs Can Protect Medical Data Privacy in a Post-Dobbs America

August 1, 2022

When the US Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, it immediately increased the importance of protecting medical data privacy for a wide range of healthcare-related businesses, How are governments and businesses responding and what are the steps that CPOs can take?

Cyber Security Insights

Engaging Remote Workers to Defend Information and Systems With Gamification

November 13, 2020

Phishing, BEC and social engineering scams work particularly well on employees who are working from home and has become a “perfect storm” for attackers who want to target businesses through their remote workers.

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Cyber Security Insights

Why Does the Healthcare Industry Need an Active Cybersecurity Community?

December 23, 2019

With many security communities providing information sharing, how should cybersecurity professionals in the healthcare industry choose to ensure their community time is well-spent?

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Data Privacy Insights

Privacy by Design and GDPR: Putting Policy into Practice

June 29, 2018

While privacy by design is not a new concept, the GDPR makes it a legal requirement, and thus practical guidance is needed for putting policy into practice. What are the concepts and requirements in the context of recent guidance published by the EDPS and UK ICO?

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Data Privacy Insights

The Concept of “Accountability” as a Privacy and Data Protection Principle

February 19, 2016

In part one of an ongoing series of articles Teresa Troester-Falk examines exactly how we define the principle of Accountability in terms of privacy and data protection in today’s fast moving and fluid world where increased threats to data integrity are rapidly becoming one of the most pressing issues faced by global businesses.

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Cyber Security Insights

Are Portable Digital Identities Swiftly Replacing Conventional Passwords?

June 27, 2022

In a digitally-advanced modern world, replacing passwords seems like an uphill battle. But with the concept of portable digital identities, renowned brands are putting the foundation stone for a whole-new rich experience for users worldwide.

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Cyber Security Insights

Follow the Leader: NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation Leads the Way for Other States and Industries

July 16, 2018

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation blazed a trail in 2017, forming the basis for similar laws for other industries in other states. Currently, the regulation serves as a useful model for managing cybersecurity risks, regardless of industry.

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Data Privacy Insights

Keeping Up with Privacy Legislation: Easier Said than Done

March 30, 2021

The privacy landscape has shifted dramatically over the past 12 months. Here are the significant data privacy developments and privacy legislations.

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Cyber Security Insights

DOJ Continues Cybersecurity False Claims Act Enforcement in New Administration

March 5, 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced an $11.3 million settlement of False Claims Act allegations against a Department of Defense (DOD) contractor that allegedly falsely certified compliance with DOD cybersecurity contract requirements.

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How CPOs Can Protect Medical Data Privacy in a Post-Dobbs America

Engaging Remote Workers to Defend Information and Systems With Gamification

Why Does the Healthcare Industry Need an Active Cybersecurity Community?

The Concept of “Accountability” as a Privacy and Data Protection Principle

Are Portable Digital Identities Swiftly Replacing Conventional Passwords?

Follow the Leader: NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation Leads the Way for Other States and Industries

Keeping Up with Privacy Legislation: Easier Said than Done

DOJ Continues Cybersecurity False Claims Act Enforcement in New Administration

SafePay Ransomware Breached Over 600 Critical Infrastructure Organizations, CISA Warns

Why Agentic AI Belongs in Your Employee Security Framework

NIST Issues New Guidance for AI Incident Response

16-year-old Broadcom Wi-Fi Flaw Enables Hackers to Compromise Nearby Devices