Google fined $57m for data protection violations

In a landmark ruling, France’s data protection commissioner has fined Google 50 million Euros (around $57m) for violating Europe’s privacy laws. Continue reading Google fined $57m for data protection violations

78% of customers won’t go back to a breached organisation

A Ping Identity study has revealed that 78% of consumers would no longer use a retailer’s website if it had suffered a data breach. Ping’s 2018 Consumer Survey, which polled more than 3,000 people across Europe and the US, also found that: … Continue reading 78% of customers won’t go back to a breached organisation

Transferring data after a no-deal Brexit

The past two years of Brexit negotiations have largely proved the late William Goldman’s adage that “nobody knows anything”. No one can tell you what Brexit will entail, very little has been finalised and there’s a real possibil… Continue reading Transferring data after a no-deal Brexit

Customers lose confidence – data breaches aren’t just about fines

A recent survey by Ping Identity shows that customers move away from brands that have suffered data breaches. Data breaches are now a common occurrence – big-name brands affected in 2018 include FIFA, British Airways, Vis… Continue reading Customers lose confidence – data breaches aren’t just about fines

Could messy data put your merger or acquisition in doubt?

What are your business’s ambitions? Are you hoping to merge with a complementary organisation, or perhaps ultimately be acquired by a bigger player? No doubt you’ve done your research into how to position yourself most attractively. You&#82… Continue reading Could messy data put your merger or acquisition in doubt?

Understanding the 7 different types of data breaches

Every day more than 6 million data records are compromised, with no organisation or sector immune. Organisations are facing a data breach war so it’s imperative that ‘know your enemy’ becomes part of their battle tactics. Data br… Continue reading Understanding the 7 different types of data breaches

Google’s “deceitful” location tracking is against the law, say 7 EU groups

Seven European consumer organizations are planning to submit a complaint about Google’s location tracking activities to their data protection authorities. Continue reading Google’s “deceitful” location tracking is against the law, say 7 EU groups

Two thirds of organisations uninsured against a data breach

Two thirds of UK organisations are uninsured against the financial impact of a data breach, a survey has revealed. NTT Security’s Risk:Value 2018 report found that only 29% of organisations have dedicated cyber insurance in place, despi… Continue reading Two thirds of organisations uninsured against a data breach