More and more data is processed online during these past decades in comparison to the storing of data on paper and files not too long ago, with the digitalization of processes, from daily life activities to organizational data, like employees, documents, clients information, etc., data privacy concerns started rising. With…
The ongoing energy challenge is affected by actions taken today. ISO provides science-based solutions for a more sustainable, inclusive and affordable energy matrix. The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 6-18 November 2022.…
Standards can add value to national and international climate policy. Here’s how. The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 6-18 November 2022. ISO and its members join ranks with world change makers to…
Cyber-attacks are costly, disruptive and a growing threat to business, governments and society alike. Here’s how to protect your assets. To address global cybersecurity challenges and improve digital trust, a new and improved version of ISO/IEC 27001 has just been published. The world’s best-known standard on information security management helps…
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into effect in May 2018, is a set of regulations that create new rights for individuals with respect to their personal data. The GDPR applies to any company that processes the personal data of the European Union…
Trusted standards are making the race towards a sustainable future faster. Here’s how. The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 6-18 November 2022. ISO and its members join ranks with world change makers…
Whether it is Amazon Web Services or small businesses, cloud services need to protect themselves from cyber-attacks. Two of the most common attacks are Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). But what are they? How do they work? And what is the difference? In this article,…
No one can be left behind when it comes to protecting our planet. As it plays its part in setting standards for a better future, ISO is reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity. The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being…
This World Standards Day it’s time to build a better, fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable world. To safeguard our future and protect our planet so that it can be enjoyed by generations to come, we must work together. That’s why, together with our partners around the world, we’re celebrating World…
The past five years have witnessed unprecedented change in the realm of data privacy regulation. Since the enactment of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, jurisdictions across the globe have revisited past privacy laws and enacted new ones. While in general, the laws demonstrated a growing consensus that…
