DPIAs and why every organisation needs to conduct them

  Do you know what a DPIA is? Do you need to conduct one? This blog will give you an introduction to DPIAs and why and when you should conduct one. What is a DPIA? A DPIA (data protection impact assessment) is, effectively, a type of risk assessme… Continue reading DPIAs and why every organisation needs to conduct them

Why customers don’t trust your organisation with their personal data

An ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) report has found that 45% of customers don’t trust organisations with their personal data.   This is hardly surprising, given the constant news stories about cyber attacks and organi… Continue reading Why customers don’t trust your organisation with their personal data

Vigilant Streamlines ISO 27001 Risk Assessments with vsRisk Cloud

New cloud-based information security tool will enable enterprises to deliver fast, accurate and hassle-free ISO 27001 security risk assessments 1st October 2018 – Information security and compliance specialist, Vigilant Software, has announced th… Continue reading Vigilant Streamlines ISO 27001 Risk Assessments with vsRisk Cloud

US Treasury wants national data breach notification standard

A US Treasury report has identified improvements that support non-bank financial institutions, innovation, and financial technology, with the main talking point being the creation of a national data breach notification standard. The US Treasury is aski… Continue reading US Treasury wants national data breach notification standard

39% of UK CEOs admit that cyber attacks are unavoidable

A new study from KPMG has found that 39% of UK CEOs believe a cyber attack on their organisation is inevitable. This figure is likely a reaction to the upsurge in cyber attacks over the past few years and the increased media attention on data brea… Continue reading 39% of UK CEOs admit that cyber attacks are unavoidable

Vigilant Software’s game-changing update to its data protection platform

Ely, United Kingdom, 24 July 2018 – Cyber security expert Vigilant Software has updated its CyberComply platform to make it easier than ever for organisations to track their personal data. Organisations of any size can now use CyberComply’s… Continue reading Vigilant Software’s game-changing update to its data protection platform