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How to Appoint a Qualified Data Protection Officer(DPO)?

VISTA InfoSec

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be called as an ally for organizations that deals with large amount of Privacy related data in its core operation. Ensuring adherence to data protection laws, internal policies, and overseeing responsibilities, training, and audits.

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How to Create a GDPR-Compliant Password Policy?

VISTA InfoSec

If your company has ever worked with businesses in European Union countries, you probably had to follow the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This rule, which started on May 25, 2018, gives customers more control over their data and makes data collection and use more transparent.

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Are First Sued Under New California Privacy Law

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And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Get First Taste Of New California Privacy Law

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And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

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GDPR Compliance for US Companies

VISTA InfoSec

If your business engages with these customers, it is subject to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This extensive data privacy regulation has an impact on many U.S. Yes, companies in the US, as well as US companies inside of the EU, are bound by the GDPR’s regulations. GDPR and U.S.

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What is a BIN in Payment Processing

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Merchants in high-risk categories, such as online gaming, travel, and adult services, benefit from BIN data as it helps processors manage risk levels and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Establish a Relationship with an Acquiring Bank The first and most essential step in acquiring a BIN is to partner with an acquiring bank.

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Deep Dive: Credit Unions Work To Keep Members’ Data Private

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CUs’ Tools To Secure Member Privacy . credit unions have invested in anti-malware, firewalls and other technologies to protect members’ personal data, but such measures are reactive. Proper data security relies on active detection and anticipation of future threats rather than static defenses that cannot meet evolving security needs.