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How to Keep Your Information Safe for Data Privacy Day 2020

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

January 28, 2020 marks the 13th iteration of Data Privacy Day. An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. Encryption.

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Cross-Border Data Privacy and Security Concerns in the Dawn of Quantum Computing

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Cross-Border Data Privacy and Security Concerns in the Dawn of Quantum Computing. New EU restrictions could force companies to change data transfer practices and adopt more advanced data encryption methods. Data privacy is not a check-the-box compliance or security item. Privacy Shield was unlawful.

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Navigating the EU-US Data Protection Framework

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Navigating the EU-US Data Protection Framework sparsh Thu, 01/11/2024 - 05:26 On 10 July 2023, the European Commission adopted a new adequacy decision regarding the Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). This follows the invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield, by the Court of Justice of the European Union on 16 July 2020.

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Meta-stasis: Why Was Facebook Fined €1.2 Billion and What Does this Mean for Me?

BH Consulting

The origins of this case date back nearly a decade following controversies around US Government surveillance and leaks from the now infamous whistle-blower Edward Snowden. Over the years, we saw two cross-border data sharing agreements invalidated. The fine This brings us to Meta’s large fine. PRISM break A side note here about PRISM.

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How to Combat Insider Threats

Security Affairs

Knowing that insider threats are a risk is one thing. Dealing with issues of insider cyber risk can be different and nuanced. The origin and impact of insider risk To understand best how to combat them, it helps to know where insider threats originate and why. Knowing how to fight them off is entirely another.

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What is Schrems II and how does it affect your data protection in 2021?

CyberSecurity Insiders

In 2021, Schrems II – the landmark data privacy verdict issued in July 2020 – continues to prevent businesses from carrying out basic data transfers to non-EU countries. One technical measure that can be put in place to help organisations is the encryption of data. Interested and want to learn more?

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Why agnostic access security is critical for compliance in the post Schrems II landscape

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The rule invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework, which permitted companies to freely transfer users’ personal data. The reasoning behind this decision is that the US surveillance law (FISA) does not provide adequate protections or remedies for non-US persons in the EU. Data security. Encryption.