Big Data

Big Data in Politics and The Biggest Business of All

May 25, 2017

Big data in politics has become big news in the United Kingdom as the Guardian newspaper reports that the vote for the UK to leave the European Union saw two international companies manipulating public opinion through the use of big data mining techniques. Read More

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Data Privacy Insights

Does Predictive Policing Really Result in Biased Arrests?

April 9, 2018

Predictive policing models have shown remarkable ability to help clamp down on illegal activity and reduce crime. But do these methods lead to systematic bias against certain minority communities or ethnic groups? IUPUI study based on real-world data shows there is no statistically significant evidence of racial bias. Read More

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Data Privacy Insights

Recent Changes to Privacy and Data Protection Laws in South Korea

October 18, 2016

In June 2016 the Korean government announced new guidelines on personal data de-identification measures which have contributed to a greater clarity around the use and transfer of personal data for purposes other than those consented to by the data subject. How will they positively impact the big data market? Read More

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Data Privacy News

Changing Dimensions of Customer Privacy and Digital Trust

December 15, 2017

Companies must show that they are constantly innovating but they must also show that they are taking into account customer privacy and security to protect personal information. Those that can manage this delicate balancing act between customer privacy and digital trust will be the winners in the modern digital economy. Read More

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Data Privacy Insights

Current Challenges and Opportunities with Data Analysis and Anonymization

July 26, 2018

Data that is properly anonymised does not fall under the GDPR but anonymization brings about challenges for data analysis. What are the approaches viable for use in a commercial setting? Read More

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Data Privacy Insights

Data Privacy vs. Customer Analytics: How to Do Both

November 27, 2019

Find out how you can use customer analytics to drive new business opportunities while at the same time protect that data and comply with new, complex privacy regulations? Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Big Data Brings Challenges Beyond the Capabilities of Traditional SIEMs

January 2, 2020

Big Data is revolutionizing how and why potential threats are detected, and demanding a substantial shift in next generation SIEM. Read More

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Data Protection News

Emerging Technologies to Address Data Privacy and Security Concerns

August 16, 2017

Emerging technologies including biometrics and advanced analytics are helping to revolutionize the way governments and public service agencies address data privacy and security concerns, according to a new report from Accenture. Read More

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Data Privacy Insights

The ‘Greater Good’ – When Good Organisations Do Questionable Things

June 21, 2016

Are individuals more likely to allow use of their data when it’s ‘for the greater good’ – even if permission is not sought? It may be that they don’t have a choice. Even as data protection measures increase and regulatory bodies increase their ability to punish bad behaviour by data custodians, there are still some thorny issues when it comes to the moral and legal obligations governing the sharing of Big Data and personal information. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Are You Takin’ Care of Business? Your Security To-Do List

March 5, 2018

Don’t wait for cybercrime to find you - remember that the best defense is always a good offense. Be a cybersecurity rock star. Just like any musician, you’ll have your big hits and your flops. But when you can see where you're going, with the right visibility into your systems, you will be TCB, takin’ care of business. Read More