Data regulations, and the increased sensitivity around data capture, storage and security are not a new concept but there are nuances of how this is handled and executed across the world. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) just around the corner, we will soon see the enforcement of a harmonised set of data protection requirements throughout Europe, created to strengthen data protection for individuals residing in and around the European Union (EU). With a matter of weeks until the GDPR falls into place, many organizations may still be wondering how to best use this time to achieve compliance. According to one recent PricewaterhouseCoopers survey, 89% of organisations affected by the impending regulations are still unprepared for the upcoming changes. One of the largest challenges facing businesses is how best to implement the appropriate behaviours and standards required. How can you ensure your organisation’s practices and policies will meet the required regulations? GDPR will act as a shining spotlight on your organisation’s approach to data and to security GDPR will place strict requirements on the way a business handles the personal data of EU residents – whether this is in the form of marketing records, purchase information or preferences data. For companies that collect personally identifiable data, a full review of organisational and technical processes around data will be required, with the appropriate adjustments then made to avoid financial penalties. The ICO has provided basic guidelines on how best to secure your systems based on the level of risk… [Read full story]
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