The 21st century! The era where data has become the new oil, a treasure that organizations are eager to tap into. But with great power comes great responsibility. As the digital age advances, we are witnessing a gold rush of sorts, with companies mining vast amounts of data to drive…
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As the fight against climate change rapidly intensifies, the rise of innovative renewable energy projects, various conservation endeavors, and novel eco-friendly practices have precipitated a flood of sensitive environmental data. Yet this vast wealth of data, which is key in helping organizations make informed decisions and track the progress of…
Organizations collect and store a lot of data about their employees. This data is necessary for payroll, benefits, communication, and employee health and safety. Data is also a hot commodity, containing sensitive and private information that can put people at risk. Data breaches, hacks, leaks, and cybersecurity threats can cause…
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity and privacy have become increasingly important issues. With more and more of our personal and professional lives taking place online, protecting our sensitive information from cyber threats has never been more critical. The field of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, with new threats emerging all the…
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity and data privacy are more important than ever. Cybercrime is on the rise, with devastating consequences for individuals, businesses, and governments. Here are ten interesting facts about cybersecurity and data privacy that highlight the urgent need for better protection. The first computer virus was created…
Most of us have been hearing the term “digital transformation” pretty much everywhere for a few years now. It all started by migrating business processes to automation, e-services were introduced, and with the advent and usage of mobile phones, we saw mobile apps for almost every line of business. Entire…
The Need for Data Privacy Initiatives Data Privacy is a growing concern for organizations worldwide, who are faced with an increasing number of Data Privacy regulations governing their collection, use, processing, storage, and disposition of personal information about their consumers and employees. Although the modern Data Privacy regulations started in…
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…
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…
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…