Imagine the situation – May 2018 approaching ever closer, you’ve mapped your data landscape, audited and classified the data you are holding and implemented changes to tighten up on existing obligations which GDPR will bring; happy days for the legal and compliance teams and the Board are satisfied that the […]
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Data Protection for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Last month,I wrote an article about different steps that people should take in safeguarding their personal information online. With a spate of recent data breaches at large companies, it’s no surprise that data security is on the top of everyone’s mind. But protecting one’s real-life safety when engaging on digital […]
Expert Guide to Data Privacy Protection
Data privacy and protection is at the forefront of cybersecurity concerns. Data is a major asset to companies as well as the individual. Companies use data to understand their audience, create target advertising, and create new products based on their customer input. On an individual level, we all have the […]
The Ethics of Data Collection in the Age of IoT Devices
Data ethics is a new branch of ethics that studies moral problems related to data, algorithms, and corresponding practices. It encompasses the generation, recording, curation, processing, dissemination, sharing, and use of data. Responsible innovation and programming are among the corresponding practices. Data ethics aims to establish principles and guidelines for […]
Protect Privacy with Synthetic Data: The Role and Benefits
Nowadays, data privacy has become a crucial concern. With the increasing use of technology and the internet, the amount of data generated by individuals and organizations is growing exponentially. This data includes personal information such as names, addresses, social security numbers, credit card details, and other sensitive information. As a […]
Hybrid Colocation Data Center Infrastructure: Benefits & Drawbacks for Distributed Teams (2023)
There are many different types of data centers (private vs. public). What data centers offer is a way for organizations to keep all their information, including that which is critically important to the company, in a single place. It means that any time there is a disaster or other event […]
Data Discovery for Regulatory Compliance
In today’s digitally connected age, you are likely dealing with an overwhelming amount of data. Whether you’re a business owner, a data analyst, or an IT professional, managing, protecting, and understanding this data is a significant responsibility. This becomes even more critical when you consider regulatory compliance. But what is […]
Secure Data Transfer: 5 Practices You Need to Apply
You must secure data transfer across your company’s network as a business owner. This data can be compromised without proper protection and compromise your company’s operations. A recent Accenture report found that 43% of all cyberattacks target small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Furthermore, only 14% of SMBs have implemented the best cybersecurity […]
Data Destruction: What Is It? How It Prevents Business Data Loss?
Regardless of how you look at it, there are many ways to answer the question of what data destruction is. That’s because so many factors are involved in how it’s done. For example, you may need to find out whether it’s a good idea to have it shredded or incinerated. […]
What Is A Speed Limit Database Used For?
Did you know more than 1.35 million people across the globe lose their lives in car accidents each year! Fifty million more are admitted to hospitals owing to non-fatal injuries on the road. These are only the officially reported ones. The actual number of accidents that take place is likely […]
Active and Pasive Fire Protection: Achieving a Balance between the Two
In the condition of a fire, good design and maintenance of the building are essential to help keep occupants safe, to minimize the spread of fire, and to provide acceptable safety conditions for rescue teams. Time is of the essence: the best fire protection solutions take into account the specific […]
How Australian Educational Institutions Can Improve Data Security
We’ve all heard about the terrifying cases of data breaches. Financial losses, harm to business operations, reputational damage, legal consequences – these are the top after-effects of unprotected user data. Sadly, just like healthcare and financial services, the education sector is equally at risk. In fact, learning institutions were listed […]