Search results for "gdpr"
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2.9KMalwareTikTok Postpones Privacy Policy Update in Europe After Italy Warns of GDPR Breach
Popular video-sharing platform TikTok on Tuesday agreed to pause a controversial privacy policy update that could have allowed it to serve targeted...
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4.6KData BreachFacebook Hit With $18.6 Million GDPR Fine Over 12 Data Breaches in 2018
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) on Tuesday slapped Facebook and WhatsApp owner Meta Platforms a fine of €17 million (~$18.6 million)...
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3.4KData BreachFrance Rules That Using Google Analytics Violates GDPR Data Protection Law
French data protection regulators on Thursday found the use of Google Analytics a breach of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation...
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1.2KIncidentsUsing Google Fonts in a website violates GDPR: New court decision affects 50 million websites
A couple of weeks ago, a German court imposed a fine of 100 Euros on a website after determining that its administrators...
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4.8KMalwareNew 100KB White Rabbit ransomware will encrypt files and send them to GDPR authorities if you don’t pay the ransom
Cybersecurity specialists report the detection of a new ransomware variant apparently operated by FIN8, a dangerous hacking group with financial motivations and...
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1.5KPrivacyTwo years later, has GDPR fulfilled its promise?
Has the landmark law helped build a culture of privacy in organizations and have consumers become more wary of sharing their personal...
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3.6KData SecurityWhat Does GDPR Mean for Your Organization?
GDPR ,or the General Data Prevention Regulation, is a new law that has been enforced by the European Union since May 25,...
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486InfosecKey Elements and Important Steps to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applied on 25 May 2018, this new law applies to all companies that collect and process data...
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519Data BreachMarriott International Facing More than $120 Million Fine Under GDPR for 2018 Data Breach
Marriott International fined over £99 million ($123 Millon) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for failure to protect customer data. Information...
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259Data BreachMarriott Faces $123 Million GDPR Fine Over Starwood Data Breach
After fining British Airways with a record fine of £183 million earlier this week, the UK’s data privacy regulator is now planning...
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349Data BreachBritish Airways Fined £183 Million Under GDPR Over 2018 Data Breach
Britain’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) today hit British Airways with a record fine of £183 million for failing to protect the personal...
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1.0KData SecurityPrivacy Act: 5 Important GDPR Requirements to Remember
In May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was enforced by the European Union (EU) to protect its citizens from the...
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4.2KPrivacyGDPR one year on: Most Europeans know at least some of their rights
On the other hand, a surprisingly high number of Europeans haven't even heard of the landmark legislation
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1.0KPrivacyRSA 2019: Protecting your privacy in a NIST and GDPR world
Protecting your privacy is no longer just an option but a legal requirement in many parts of the world
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4.3KPrivacySuspected GDPR violations prompt over 95,000 complaints
Eight months after the landmark rules came into effect, data released by the European Commission provides a glimpse into the law’s application
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288NewsGoogle Fined $57 Million For Violating GDPR Rules
France’s data privacy watchdog National Commission for Informatics and Liberties (NCIL) has slapped a $57 million fine on Google for not complying with GDPR...
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2.5KData Security2018 Is A Better Year For Customer Data Privacy Due To GDPR
2018 can be summarized as the year when strict implementation of customer data protection policies was felt by the public, regardless of...
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292NewsFlaw in GDPR-Themed WordPress Plugin Used to Hijack Websites
A security flaw in a GDPR-themed WordPress plugin has been used by hackers to hijack websites, as per reports. A blog post...
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229HackedGoogle Faces GDPR Violation Complaints For Location Tracking
A few months back, Google was largely criticized by Android users when AP news unveiled that Google tracks people’s locations even after...
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456Data SecurityData breaches in schools: How should an academic institution report a security incident to comply with the GDPR?
Some recommendations for compliance with the EU’s data security regulation As reported by information security and digital forensics specialists, all organizations that...
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195Data SecurityController and processor responsibilities, a crucial part of the GDPR
Some considerations on controller and processor responsibilities and other concepts present in the European data protection law, such as DPIA and DPO...
