Data

With just four months to go before the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, there is a growing anxiety in many parts of the regulated community that their GDPR plans may not be fit for purpose

http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/GDPR-Not-too-late-to-ensure-real-risks-will-be-addressed

A quarter of businesses will not be able to meet the GDPR's 72-hour data breach notification window, while only 18 percent have a plan in place to notify customers if their data is breached

http://www.itpro.co.uk/data-protection/28029/latest-gdpr-news-uk

Telecommunication provider Swisscom has downplayed a data breach affecting around 800,000 customers, but security experts warn of potential long-term risks

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252434667/Swisscom-downplays-data-breach

The failure to protect customer data is set to create long-term business problems for organisations in Europe and the US, a survey reveals

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252434663/Data-breaches-set-to-affect-future-sales

Third party cyber security risk should always have been a priority, but this has never been more important than it is now in light of new technology risks and data protection regulations

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252434580/Third-party-cyber-breach-risk-set-to-rise

GDPR - the new EU directive that promises to set a new global standard on the collection, use and storage of personal data - comes in to force in May

https://www.birminghampost.co.uk/special-features/gdpr-dont-throw-your-marketing-14234106

While most start-ups collect personal data, a survey reveals that many are not very well prepared for compliance with the EU’s forthcoming data protection regulation

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252433683/Two-thirds-of-startups-ill-prepared-for-GDPR

Some common myths surrounding the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation

http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/The-rights-and-wrongs-about-GDPR-compliance

Everything you need to know about GDPR's data protection officer role

http://www.itpro.co.uk/general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/30326/what-is-a-data-protection-officer

The news comes several days after OnePlus shut down credit card processing following complaints from customers about fraudulent charges landing on their cards after they bought products through OnePlus’s online store.

https://threatpost.com/oneplus-confirms-credit-card-breach-impacted-up-to-40000-customers/129569/