Luke Irwin Archive
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) has been in effect for half a decade, but many of us still fail to grasp its core principles and apply its requirements, a new report has revealed. According to ISACA’s Privacy in Practice …
Are you looking to boost your data protection practices but can’t decide whether to follow the guidance of ISO 27001 or SOC (Service Organization Control) 2? Let’s take a look at which one is right for you by reviewing five …
Last year, a new version of ISO 27001 was published, introducing several changes in the way organisations are expected to manage information security. There are new requirements related to planned changes and how organisations should deal with them, as well …
Meta is set to appeal the €390 million fine it received earlier this month after it was found guilty of several GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) breaches. The errors relate to the consent practices used by the Meta-owned platforms Facebook …
Reports have emerged that Russian-sponsored cyber attacks have intensified, with organisations and national governments coming under attack. Russia is renowned for politically motivated cyber crime, with hacking collectives and government-backed hackers often launching attacks to disrupt its adversaries. These incidents …
Organisations and regulators don’t often agree on how businesses should be run, but lately both have championed the adoption of business continuity. It’s a practice that helps organisations prepare for disruptive incidents and ensure that they respond swiftly in case the …
If you’re new to ISO 27001, you might be finding it difficult to choose a training course that suits your needs. Two of the more popular options are the lead auditor and lead implementer courses, but which one is right for …
Welcome to our latest monthly review of cyber attacks and data breaches. While we’re all eager to turn our attention to 2023 and declare “new year, new me”, we still have some unfinished business in the form of December’s cyber …
After months of negotiation, we are on course for a legal mechanism that permits personal data transfers between the EU and the US. The announcement comes as the European Commission begins the process of adopting an adequacy decision regarding the …
It’s been another busy month in the data protection landscape, with supervisory authorities levying a raft of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) fines across the EU. The most notable penalties were against the online communication platforms Discord and Clubhouse. Both …
