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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.

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5 Key Compliance Regulations Every Business Should Be Aware Of

Security Boulevard

Data privacy laws and compliance regulations are critical safeguards for protecting consumer and employee data from unnecessary exposure. Most importantly, they’re able to protect their customers and employees from the misfortunes arising from identity theft.

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How South Africa’s POPIA will Affect your Business

Security Boulevard

In order to reconcile these two points, a variety of regulations have imbued individuals with the right to data privacy. This new data privacy regulation aims to protect South Africans from fraud and invasions of their privacy by protecting their personal information and preventing identity theft. .

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What To Know About Privacy Data

Identity IQ

Every year, up to 10% of Americans fall for a scam, which often leads to the exposure of their personal data, according to Legaljobs. Identity theft also affects around 1.4 Staying safe on the internet means knowing what privacy data is and how to help protect your personal information.

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How Can I Protect My Personal Information After a Data Breach?

Identity IQ

On average there are three data breaches a day, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. So, that means your personal information might be at risk. Avoid including data like your date of birth, full name, address, geographical location or details about your work or family in social media posts.

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What Do You Need to Do When Your Employer Gets Hacked?

Identity IQ

The risk of identity theft is a concept that most of us are probably familiar with given the rise of cybercrime and data breaches. Yet a new report by Identity Theft Resource Center and DIG. If you are the victim of a data breach , it pays to act quickly. IdentityIQ.

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Using social media as a tool to share knowledge on day-to-day Cybersecurity risks

CyberSecurity Insiders

The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2022 Consumer Impact Report revealed that social media account takeovers have grown by 1,000% in one year. Learn how to educate your social media following on everyday cybersecurity risks. It’s for good reason that this is top-of-mind. This will instill trust in your brand.

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