The importance of data retention policies

A data retention policy is the first step in helping protect an organization’s data and avoid financial, civil, and criminal penalties that increasingly accompany poor data management practices. This article outlines what a data retention policy is and…

February 3, 2023
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How to write a GDPR data protection policy – with template examples

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) isn’t just about implementing technological and organisational measures to protect the information you store. You also need to demonstrate your compliance, which is why data security policies are essential. These documents form part of organisations’ broader commitment to accountability, outlined in Article 5(2) of the GDPR. In this blog, we explain what a GDPR data protection policy is and explain how you can accelerate your implementation project. Contents What is a data protection policy? Why do you need a GDPR data protection policy? What your data protection policy should include What is a data

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January 27, 2023
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The Irish DPC fined WhatsApp €5.5M for violating GDPR

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta’s WhatsApp €5.5 million for violating data protection laws. The popular messaging app WhatsApp has been fined €5.5m by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The DPC has given six months to the Meta-owned company to bring its data processing […]

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January 21, 2023
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Irish Data Protection Commission fined Meta $414 Million

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta Platforms €390 million over data processing operations for the delivery of its services The Data Protection Commission (DPC) concluded two inquiries into the data processing operations of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (“Meta Ireland”) over the delivery of its Facebook and Instagram services. DPC fined Meta Platforms a total of […]

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January 5, 2023
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 219

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3276584/ransomware/what-does-a-ransomware-attack-cost-beware-the-hidden-expenses.html
https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/mental-health-provider-pays-ransom-to-recover-data-a-11040
https://www.itbusinessedge.com/blogs/dat…

June 19, 2018
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 214

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3265024/privacy/are-you-letting-gdpr-s-privacy-rules-trump-security.html
http://www.zdnet.com/article/doj-indicts-iranian-hackers-for-stealing-data-from-144-us-universities/
https://www.databreachtoday.com/report-gucci…

March 29, 2018
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