The End of Fax Britannica! Is a New Paperless Age Coming to Britain’s Public Sector?
On January 1, 2019, Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) made a big digital move – no new fax machines. While this might seem insignificant, the underpinning message is deep: a…
Got Danish Data? Email Encryption is Now Mandatory in Denmark
To encrypt or not to encrypt: that is no longer the question in Denmark – where new interpretations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are making encryption history. As…
Trouble in Oz: Australia’s New Controversial Data Backdoors
Dangerous privacy precedents are now being set in Australia – a nation traditionally known for its dedication to Commonwealth democratic stability. As of December 2018, Australia has newly-minted legislature under…
Are You Prepared for Canada’s Mandatory Breach Reporting Law?
With the introduction of new rules under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), saying sorry for a data breach is no longer good enough. As of November…
California’s Data Privacy Law, AB 375: It’s Personal
In June 2018, California passed one of the most advanced privacy laws in the US – The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (AB 375). The act is hailed as…
Quiet before the storm: CLOUD act
Recent developments in the court case between the US Government and Microsoft have impacts to companies offering services globally. The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (CLOUD Act) aims…
Encryption, helping address GDPR compliance
As of May 25, 2018, all companies dealing with personal data in the European Union (EU) must be employing a high level of security to safeguard EU citizens’ information. Under…
GDPR: Reduce your risk, protect your customers
You’ve met the GDPR, but you could still be breached, and the fines are massive. How can you minimize the risk? By May 25, 2018, companies doing business with EU residents…