General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories
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.
Smartsheet launches Australian data hosting to meet privacy laws
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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university of adelaide
Smartsheet has launched Australian data hosting with Sydney and Melbourne facilities to meet privacy laws for customers across APJ region and beyond.
Edge AI deployment enables enterprises to save $2.07 million
3 days ago
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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
3 days ago
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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
Last week
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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
Last week
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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
Last week
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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
This month
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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
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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
This month
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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
This month
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edutech
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uc
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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
This month
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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.
Consilium launches UniCRM for contact centre operations
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crm
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uc
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cx
Consilium Software has launched UniCRM, a new platform that unifies Help Desk, Collections, and Telemarketing to boost contact centre efficiency and customer experience.
Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks
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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
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uc
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ransomware
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it training
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
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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.
Smart Communications expands cloud archive platform with Joisto
Last month
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saas
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storage
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document management
Smart Communications has acquired cloud archive firm Joisto, enhancing its platform to securely manage regulatory-compliant digital records for enterprises.
Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords
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biometrics
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mfa
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data privacy
Specops Software highlights behavioural biometrics as a dynamic, AI-driven security layer that complements passwords, enhancing continuous user authentication.
Swimlane launches AI-driven solution to ease compliance audits
Last month
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digital transformation
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it automation
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risk & compliance
Swimlane launches CAR Solution, an AI-powered tool designed to simplify compliance audits and boost collaboration between security and governance teams.
Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.
Vultr spotlighted in Omdia Sovereign Cloud 2025 market report
Last month
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Vultr is recognised in Omdia's 2025 Sovereign Cloud report for its agile cloud solutions that keep data within national borders, addressing strict privacy laws.