Regulations

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Privacy Software

March 18, 2018

Nymity's 2018 Privacy Compliance Software Buyer's Guide helps a Privacy Office to navigate the different types of privacy compliance software and to best decide where to invest in order to mitigate risk, build accountability, and achieve ongoing compliance. Get the ultimate guide to buying privacy software.

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Data Privacy Insights

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Legal Research Software

March 9, 2018

Legal research software provides fundamental support for the privacy office. Armed with up-to-the-minute knowledge, and a thorough understanding of current legal requirements, the privacy office can advise on compliance with privacy obligations across multiple jurisdictions. How do you choose the right solution?

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Data Privacy Insights

Looking Back at the 2017 Repeal of U.S. Broadband Privacy Rules

January 17, 2018

Consumer privacy took a body blow in 2017 when U.S. President Donald Trump signed a repeal of the broadband privacy rules. Increasingly, the complex nature of privacy in the age of the internet is putting the fraught relationship between government, big business and the man on the street to the test.

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Cyber Security Insights

China’s Cybersecurity Law Pushes Cyber Sovereignty Vision

January 8, 2018

For years, China has used the World Internet Conference to advance its vision for cyber sovereignty. Now it looks like the various ideas and concepts, including the new Cybersecurity Law, undergirding this vision are starting to be put into effect for China’s Internet, with unknown implications.

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Data Privacy Insights

Electronic Marketing Under Thailand’s New Computer Crime Act

November 17, 2017

Thailand's new Computer Crime Act gets tough on electronic marketing and spammers will now face criminal charges and hefty penalties if found guilty.

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Data Protection News

UK Eyes New Data Protection Law, Wants to Keep EU Happy

September 5, 2017

Overhaul of UK data protection law to align with the EU GDPR necessary for free data flow but adequacy questions remain unanswered as GDPR deadline looms.

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Cyber Security News

Indian Government Mandates Cyber Security Standards for Phone Makers

September 4, 2017

Indian government subjects phone makers to cyber security standards and are required to report their hardware, software and network security measures by August 28th.

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Data Protection Insights

Privacy Tools Are Expanding At a Faster Pace Than You Might Think

August 29, 2017

Organizations have more options for privacy tools as the privacy technology market shows strong signs of growth, primarily driven by compliance imperatives.

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Data Protection News

New Regime for Data Protection in India on the Cards

August 11, 2017

Right to privacy debates over the last month have highlighted the critical need for a regime of data protection in India, which will be vital for the outsourcing industry.

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Data Privacy Insights

Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippines Data Privacy Act (RA 10173)

June 23, 2017

In this article, Mary Thel Mundin examines the recently implemented rules and regulations of the Data Privacy Act of the Philippines (RA 10173) and the implications for organisations that handle personal data both within the borders of the Philippines and those who handle personal data and have links to the Philippines.