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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 4

Concerned with the growth of the internet and the inadvertent or otherwise exposure of personal information to potential bad actors, the European Union promulgated the General Data Protection Regulation in 2016. The regulation is part of European Union privacy law and human rights laws and must be complied with by any companies doing business with EU nations. It is designed to give people greater control over their personal information while simplifying regulatory compliance for international business.
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Kia Connect adds driver risk scores to app for smarter insurance

Sat, 28th Jun 2025
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Kia Connect now offers driver risk scores via its app across 27 European countries, helping users personalise insurance rates with insurers.
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Verax launches Protect to tackle AI data leak risks for firms

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Verax AI launches Verax Protect globally to help firms prevent AI-driven data leaks, enhancing security and compliance amid rising AI adoption in businesses.
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Milestone & Genoa launch EU-compliant AI for smart cities

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Milestone partners with Genoa to launch Project Hafnia, using NVIDIA tech to develop EU-compliant AI solutions for smarter, safer urban management.
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Reasoner unveils AI tool to reveal unspoken insights in meetings

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Reasoner launches Mind Reasoner, an AI tool offering verifiable insights into unspoken thoughts and motivations during meetings to boost decision-making.
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Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.
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Digital transformation: How to go faster-without losing control

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Digital transformation is vital for survival, but businesses must balance rapid innovation with strong governance to avoid costly risks and stay competitive.
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Teradata launches on-premises AI Factory for secure private AI

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Teradata launches AI Factory, an on-premises solution integrating AI and ML tools for secure, compliant private AI in regulated sectors like healthcare and finance.
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Teradata launches AI Factory for secure, cost-predictable AI

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Teradata launches AI Factory, an on-premises solution enabling secure, compliant AI development with predictable costs for sectors like healthcare and finance.
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GTreasury unveils GSmart AI to streamline treasury operations

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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GTreasury launches GSmart AI, an AI platform enhancing CFOs' treasury operations with secure, compliant insights and automation in volatile markets.
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UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.
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HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
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Secureframe unveils Custom Integrations for complex IT compliance

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Secureframe launches Custom Integrations, enabling firms with complex IT to automate compliance by integrating data from any source into its platform.
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Myriad360 & Cyera launch AI-powered data security tool for AWS

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Myriad360 and Cyera have launched the AI-powered Data Security Health Assessment to enhance data security and compliance in AWS environments.
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Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Sumsub enhances fraud defence by integrating Fingerprint's device intelligence, offering real-time threat detection without complicating genuine user access.
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Global survey reveals rising AI threats & costly API security gaps

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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A global survey reveals rising AI-driven cyber threats and costly gaps in API security, with organisations unprepared despite growing compliance pressures.
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UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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UK firms risk cyberattacks and costly compliance issues as Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, urging upgrades to Windows 11 with advanced security features.
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Fake booking sites push malware as HP warns of click fatigue

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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HP Wolf Security warns of rise in malware attacks using fake Booking.com sites exploiting users' click fatigue during the busy 2025 summer holiday season.
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Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.
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Salesforce industry cloud flaws put sensitive data at global risk

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Security flaws in Salesforce industry clouds risk exposing sensitive data worldwide, with over 20 issues found affecting thousands of organisations' information.
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Milestone launches Project Hafnia for AI-driven city management

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Milestone launches Project Hafnia in Genoa to develop AI-powered smart city solutions for traffic and infrastructure management, ensuring EU data compliance.