Privacy Archive
35,900,145,035 known records breached so far in 9,478 publicly disclosed incidents Welcome to our 2024 data breaches and cyber attacks page, where you can find an overview of the year’s top security incidents, the most breached sectors of 2024, month-on-month …
Expert tips from Alan Calder Alan is the Group CEO of GRC International Group PLC, the parent company of IT Governance, and is an acknowledged international security guru. He’s also an award-winning author, and has been involved in developing a …
A deep dive into the ICO’s numbers We often hear the terms ‘accidental breach’ and ‘internal threat’, but how common are these phenomena? To find out, we looked at the ICO’s (Information Commissioner’s Office) public data set, specifically looking into …
Making compliance easy with our Cloud-based solution CyberComply is a Cloud-based, end-to-end solution that simplifies compliance with a range of cyber security and data privacy standards and laws, including ISO 27001, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and more. This …
‘GDPR’ has become a familiar term. We recognise the visible and consumer-facing aspects of it in our everyday lives. As privacy professionals, we see consumers exercising their rights to withdraw consent to their data being processed via ‘opt out’ or …
You might be surprised to learn that CCTV footage is subject to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Its rules don’t only cover written details, like names and addresses; it applies to any information that can identify someone. That includes pictures …
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) isn’t just about implementing technological and organisational measures to protect the information you store. You also need to demonstrate your compliance, which is why data security policies are essential. These documents form part of …
Data privacy is a concept that governs our everyday lives. We’re asked to hand over our personal data for seemingly everything that we do – from browsing the web to high-street shopping. Although many of us are broadly aware of …
As we emerge from the pandemic, hybrid working has proven hugely popular for individuals and organisations alike: staff enjoy increased flexibility and reduced commuting, and organisations benefit from lower overheads and greater productivity. Plus, the environmental benefits of homeworking are unmistakable. However, hybrid working also provides greater opportunities for cyber criminals. It introduces new security vulnerabilities, makes staff more susceptible …
A UK government report published last year found that 48% of organisations lacked the expertise to complete routine cyber security practices. This includes an inability to protect against malware, set access controls and apply updates. The report also found that …
