General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 5
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.
Diliko launches partner scheme for AI data in regulated sectors
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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data privacy
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ai
Diliko launches a partner programme enabling IT firms to offer AI-driven data management to regulated sectors like healthcare, cutting infrastructure costs.
Bitdefender unveils GravityZone tool for easier compliance
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Bitdefender launches GravityZone Compliance Manager to simplify regulatory compliance with real-time monitoring, automated reports, and streamlined audit readiness.
Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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data governance
Cloudflare has become one of the first firms certified under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules, enhancing its compliance with international data privacy standards.
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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data privacy
Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
Expert warns of 'AI wrappers' masquerading as SaaS products
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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saas
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api
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data privacy
Experts warn that many so-called AI SaaS products are merely basic HTML wrappers over public LLM APIs, offering little value beyond free ChatGPT access.
Outpost24 becomes only European overall leader in ASM report
Fri, 30th May 2025
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devops
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Outpost24 is named the only European Overall Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report, advancing from Challenger to lead in Attack Surface Management.
Edge AI deployment enables enterprises to save $2.07 million
Tue, 27th May 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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edge ai
An analysis by Latent AI reveals enterprises could save USD $2.07 million by switching from cloud to edge AI, cutting hardware costs by 92% in 2025.
Countingup launches SmartTax AI for tax automation
Tue, 27th May 2025
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fintech
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genai
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data privacy
Countingup unveils SmartTax AI, using machine learning to automate tax tasks, saving UK small businesses time and GBP £4,500 on compliance annually.
SurveyMonkey launches Trust Centre as UK firms face AI privacy risks
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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encryption
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iot
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dlp
SurveyMonkey unveils Trust Centre as 40% of UK businesses flag AI as a major GDPR and data privacy challenge amid rising compliance concerns.
Secureframe unveils AI tool to streamline audit compliance tasks
Tue, 20th May 2025
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Secureframe unveils AI Evidence Validation to streamline audits, helping organisations meet stricter rules with faster, more accurate compliance checks.
Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
Tue, 20th May 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.
Apromore boosts operational insights with native task mining
Fri, 16th May 2025
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digital transformation
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Apromore enhances its process intelligence platform with native task mining, offering businesses detailed insights from enterprise workflows to individual user actions.
Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge
Thu, 15th May 2025
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saas
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed USD $200 billion in 2024 as firms boost defences against rising cyber threats amid digital growth.
Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
Tue, 13th May 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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risk & compliance
Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.
Freepik launches AI-powered enterprise service for large firms
Mon, 12th May 2025
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edutech
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martech
Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.
Radware & SUSE launch integrated Kubernetes security for edge
Thu, 8th May 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
Radware and SUSE partner to launch a scalable Kubernetes security solution for multi-cloud and edge environments, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats.
Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks
Wed, 7th May 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Over half of enterprises consider banning personal devices at work amid rising security threats linked to unchecked webcams, tablets and headsets.
Slow broadband costing UK businesses GBP £11 billion each year
Tue, 6th May 2025
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uc
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ransomware
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data privacy
Slow broadband costs UK businesses GBP £11 billion annually, harming productivity, customer service, and cybersecurity across major towns and cities.
Locka device automatically locks computers for better security
Thu, 1st May 2025
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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insider threats
London's LOCKA, a wearable device, automatically locks Windows computers when users walk away, enhancing security and ensuring compliance in workplaces.
Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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iam
Specops Software highlights behavioural biometrics as a dynamic, AI-driven security layer that complements passwords, enhancing continuous user authentication.