Tag: encryption

Is the world ready for GDPR? Privacy and cybersecurity impacts are far-reaching

May 24, 2017

On May 25th, in the year 2018, something called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will go into effect. That means your company, and every other company in the world, should already have a good answer to this question: “How will GDPR affect us?” In fact, I would argue that you are currently courting danger … More Is the world ready for GDPR? Privacy and cybersecurity impacts are far-reaching

Internet Society: Encryption is key to growing world economy

April 13, 2017

The Internet Society says perceptions around data encryption need to change in order to help build a stronger global digital economy. The organization, which aims to ensure the internet “stays open”, believes the debate around encryption has too often centered around efforts to “thwart law enforcement”. Internet Society CEO Kathryn Brown believes such an attitude … More Internet Society: Encryption is key to growing world economy

GDPR: Consult in person with our experts

March 15, 2017

Do you or your customers hold personal data on your employees, customers, clients, patients etc? Even simple information such as a name and address or phone number? If so, the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will affect you and your customers. ESET Ireland is hosting a ‘Lunch & Learn’ event to address GDPR issues affecting partners … More GDPR: Consult in person with our experts

InterContinental Hotels Group confirms suspected data breach

February 13, 2017

The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has confirmed that 12 of its hotels across the Americas suffered a suspected data breach. The group first reported it was looking into irregularities at a small number of its properties back in December, an investigation that was conducted alongside leading cybersecurity firms. At the center of the investigation was IHG’s payment … More InterContinental Hotels Group confirms suspected data breach

Is GDPR good or bad news for business?

February 9, 2017

Fueled by the technological advancements of recent years, the volume of data produced, processed and shared worldwide, has reached unforeseen proportions. However, these connected phenomena haven’t been adequately reflected in the respective laws which govern data – at least until now. Introducing major changes to Europe’s privacy laws, a new single data protection act, General … More Is GDPR good or bad news for business?