Retail Archive
Although DPIAs (data protection impact assessments) are not a new concept, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) now mandates them under certain circumstances. A DPIA is essentially a risk assessment that needs to be conducted before carrying out any processing …
IT Governance has been working with gambling operators for more than 15 years, helping them to comply with a range of regulations, so we were interested to see evidence that two of the UK’s biggest gambling trade bodies are set …
The recent fire at Ocado has been a devastating blow to the company and the local community. Hundreds of firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze; the smoke billowed for more than 48 hours, darkening the Hampshire sky; surrounding homes …
Gambling addiction remains a contentious issue for the betting industry, especially in light of ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of self-exclusion schemes such as GamStop and the political row about restricting the maximum stakes on FOBTs (fixed-odds betting terminals). In …
Home improvement retailer B&Q has suffered a data breach affecting 70,000 of its… well, not customers, exactly. The breached database contained a list of people who had been caught stealing products from B&Q stores. The document included the names of …
On 16 January, the PCI SSC (Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council) published the PCI Secure Software Standard and the PCI Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) as part of a new PCI Software Security Framework designed to ensure secure design, …
In November 2018, hotel giant Marriott disclosed a data breach affecting its Starwood chain, in which up to 500 million customers’ personal data was stolen. It has now completed its investigation into the incident and revised its estimate of affected …
The hospitality sector has embraced consumer-facing technology. Chatbots, AI, robotics – such as Hilton’s robot concierge, Connie, which hit the headlines in 2016 – the IoT (Internet of Things), recognition technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, automation, voice search and virtual …
Ships have experienced a digital transformation in recent years. New technologies are helping them navigate the waters and ensure that everyone on board experiences the connectivity and convenience they expect. However, this increased volume of data has made ships an …
A recent survey by Ping Identity shows that customers move away from brands that have suffered data breaches. Data breaches are now a common occurrence – big-name brands affected in 2018 include FIFA, British Airways, Vision Direct, Eurostar and Marriott. …
