GDPR: What will happen after a no-deal Brexit?

Since a no-deal Brexit is starting to look more and more likely, the government recently released additional guidance to supplement the ICO’s (Information Commissioner’s Office) previous description of the future data protection r… Continue reading GDPR: What will happen after a no-deal Brexit?

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

Biometrics in 2019: Increased Security or New Attack Vector?

Should we pump the brakes on the roll out of biometric security to first consider whether we are creating new vulnerabilities? Continue reading Biometrics in 2019: Increased Security or New Attack Vector?

User Confidence in Smartphone Security Abysmal

Sixty-six of percent of phone users said they had suffered data-related harm: 11 percent suffered identity theft, 22 percent account hacking, 14 percent credit cards hacking and 12 percent financial fraud.  Continue reading User Confidence in Smartphone Security Abysmal

Cognigo raises $8.5M for its AI-driven data protection platform

Cognigo, a startup that aims to use AI and machine learning to help enterprises protect their data and stay in compliance with regulations like GDPR, today announced that it has raised an $8.5 million Series A round. The round was led by Israel-based crowdfunding platform OurCrowd, with participation from privacy company Prosegur and State of […] Continue reading Cognigo raises $8.5M for its AI-driven data protection platform

GDPR’s First 150 Days Impact on the U.S.

Weighing the impact of GDPR and how the historic legislation has shaped privacy protection measures in the U.S., so far. Continue reading GDPR’s First 150 Days Impact on the U.S.

Organizations Prioritize Regulatory Compliance Over Risk Assessment, Study Says

2018 appears to be the year of regulatory compliance, threatening to hinder all IT initiatives and projects. Whether it’s The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the banking sector’s PSD2 (Revised Payment Servi… Continue reading Organizations Prioritize Regulatory Compliance Over Risk Assessment, Study Says