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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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With Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 ending support in 2025, organisations face critical choices over email privacy, cost, and data control in Australia.
IMP Software gains 9ine certification for data privacy in schools
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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IMP Software has earned Certified Vendor status from 9ine, confirming its data privacy tools for schools and multi-academy trusts meet key international standards.
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.
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.
Le Chat tops AI privacy rankings as Meta & Google fall behind
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Mistral AI's Le Chat ranks highest for privacy in AI models, while Meta, Google, and Microsoft lag behind in data transparency and user control, says Incogni.
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.
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.