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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.
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Tollring secures Microsoft Teams compliance nod for Analytics 365 product

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Tollring wins Microsoft nod for Analytics 365, joining a select group of Teams compliance recording providers with certified AI tools.
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Why CRM accuracy will decide which revenue teams thrive in the AI era

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As AI transforms selling, only revenue teams with clean, constantly verified CRM data will forecast accurately and truly trust automation.
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Denmark launches sovereign AI on Gefion to boost public sector

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Denmark switches on a sovereign AI platform atop its Gefion supercomputer, aiming to unlock DKK 55 billion in public-sector gains by 2040.
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AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026

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AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.
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Group-IB launches secure platform to combat GBP £600m UK fraud

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Group-IB has launched a Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform to help UK banks tackle GBP £600m fraud by securely sharing real-time risk signals while ensuring data privacy.
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AI tools now essential as Europe tightens anti-money laundering rules

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Europe's new anti-money laundering rules mandate AI integration, as legacy systems fail to meet rising financial crime challenges and regulatory standards.
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Scotland adopts secure platform for unified digital services

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Scotland will launch a secure digital platform by Netcompany to unify public sector communications, improving access and interaction for millions of citizens nationwide.
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UK firms fear AI data non-compliance amid new regulatory risks

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Over half of UK firms are unsure if their AI-generated data meets regulations, risking heavy fines amid growing data and compliance challenges.
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UK firms unprepared for DUAA as staff training tops concerns

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A survey finds only 1.6% of UK firms fully ready for the Data Use and Access Act, with staff training the top concern amid fears of human error causing data breaches.
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EU Data Act aims for innovation, fairness & strong governance

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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The EU Data Act aims to boost innovation and fairness by ensuring transparent, secure data sharing while maintaining strong governance across industries.
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8x8 launches French data centre to boost secure CX services

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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8x8 has opened a data centre in France to offer secure, GDPR-compliant AI-powered customer experience services for local businesses and public sector.
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NeoDay, T-Systems partner to boost GDPR-compliant loyalty tech

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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NeoDay partners with T-Systems to offer a GDPR-compliant loyalty platform on the Open Telekom Cloud, enhancing data sovereignty across Europe.
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Transcend launches AI tools for compliance with data privacy laws

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Transcend has launched AI tools providing strict controls on data training and deletion, helping firms meet growing global privacy regulations like GDPR and the EU AI Act.
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Ping Identity unveils just-in-time privileged access platform

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Ping Identity launches Just-in-time Privileged Access in its platform, enhancing cloud and on-premises security with unified access and passwordless authentication.
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Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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ISO 27001 certification helps businesses secure sensitive data, boosting compliance, trust and competitive edge in sectors like finance and healthcare.
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Exclusive: How remote working is causing major security gaps

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Data breaches surge as remote working exposes security gaps, with nearly half of remote workers knowingly risking corporate data, says Apricorn survey.
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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey 5 via its global service, boosting PIN security with stricter rules to help enterprises meet evolving regulations worldwide.
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IAM market surges as practical skills outpace degrees in hiring

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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US IAM market set to hit USD $7.36 billion by 2025, with firms favouring practical skills over degrees amid soaring demand and salaries.
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The next frontier of AI product development: building systems that learn with your users

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Adaptive AI systems, like Amazon's Alexa Plus, learn and evolve with users in real time, promising a new era of personalised, interactive technology.
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Percona launches free open source encryption for PostgreSQL data

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Percona launches pg_tde, a free open source Transparent Data Encryption for PostgreSQL, enabling secure, compliant data storage without licensing fees or vendor lock-in.