Tag: data
Yes, Your Business Needs a Data Protection Officer
On May 28, 2018, new data protections laws and regulations go into effect for the European Union (“EU”). See recent news report here. The new regulations are called the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). See the full GDPR here. The EU is getting serious about punishing companies that suffer data breaches. For the most serious… READ MORE
Cybercrime Now a Bigger Worry Than Physical Crime
Cybercrime and data breaches have been on the rise for many years, and it is not surprising that the threat of cybercrime has become a bigger concern for people than the threat of real, physical criminal acts. A recent report issued by Sophos, Ltd. indicates that people are now more worried about being the victim… READ MORE
Businesses Must Prepare for Data Breaches
Data breaches involving businesses are happening all the time. The best way for a company to deal with a hack is to prepare for data breaches before it happens. It does not matter what size your business is, if hackers can easily access personal information stored in your company’s system, they will find a way. Businesses are… READ MORE