Editorial
In the age when information is one of the most precious assets, many organizations fail to estimate the scale and gravity of their threat to data protection. Recent research by Frontier Enterprise found that two out of five companies underestimate their risk exposure by more than a third. This disparity may result in penalties, reputation, and
The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says that 80% of countries now have or are making laws to protect data and privacy. This is important as technology keeps changing. On the one hand, quantum computing could unlock unprecedented breakthroughs . On the other—it could pose an existential threat to humanity. While the industry isn’t at
As a cyber defender, you doubtlessly understand the importance of improving data protection in today’s volatile business landscape. Day after day, many data security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats emerge—presenting Data Protection Officers (DPOs) with new responsibilities. At the top of the list is Electronic Know-Your-Customer security.
In 2024, the Dutch DPA fined Netflix €4.75 million for failing to inform users about data management from 2018 to 2020. This penalty shows a continuing problem in the digital age: the dubious ways in which corporations gather, utilize, and process someone's information. Here are some lessons from Netflix’s mistake that other businesses exposed to