General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 1
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.
GTreasury unveils GSmart AI to streamline treasury operations
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GTreasury launches GSmart AI, an AI platform enhancing CFOs' treasury operations with secure, compliant insights and automation in volatile markets.
UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
3 days ago
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.
HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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mfa
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data privacy
HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
Secureframe unveils Custom Integrations for complex IT compliance
3 days ago
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Secureframe launches Custom Integrations, enabling firms with complex IT to automate compliance by integrating data from any source into its platform.
Myriad360 & Cyera launch AI-powered data security tool for AWS
3 days ago
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data protection
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cloud security
Myriad360 and Cyera have launched the AI-powered Data Security Health Assessment to enhance data security and compliance in AWS environments.
Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence
3 days ago
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ueba
Sumsub enhances fraud defence by integrating Fingerprint's device intelligence, offering real-time threat detection without complicating genuine user access.
SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance
4 days ago
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Smart Communications launches SmartHUB, a cloud-native archiving solution enhancing data access, security, and compliance for sectors like finance and telecom.
Global survey reveals rising AI threats & costly API security gaps
4 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
A global survey reveals rising AI-driven cyber threats and costly gaps in API security, with organisations unprepared despite growing compliance pressures.
Tanvi Mehta Krensel joins Squire Patton Boggs in Sydney role
5 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
Tanvi Mehta Krensel has joined Squire Patton Boggs in Sydney as a partner, enhancing expertise in data privacy amid Australia’s evolving privacy laws.
UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end
Last week
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storage
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uc
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data protection
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.
Fake booking sites push malware as HP warns of click fatigue
Last week
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malware
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data protection
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phishing
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.
Salesforce industry cloud flaws put sensitive data at global risk
Last week
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data protection
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cloud security
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martech
Security flaws in Salesforce industry clouds risk exposing sensitive data worldwide, with over 20 issues found affecting thousands of organisations' information.
Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help
Last week
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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encryption
Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.
Milestone launches Project Hafnia for AI-driven city management
Last week
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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digital twins
Milestone launches Project Hafnia in Genoa to develop AI-powered smart city solutions for traffic and infrastructure management, ensuring EU data compliance.
Diliko launches partner scheme for AI data in regulated sectors
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data analytics
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data privacy
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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
This month
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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
This month
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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
This month
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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.
HPE unveils next-gen Nonstop Compute for mission-critical work
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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mfa
HPE launches NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 Nonstop Compute platforms, boosting performance and uptime for mission-critical sectors like finance and manufacturing.
Expert warns of ‘AI wrappers’ masquerading as SaaS products
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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.