Editorial
Much has changed about enterprises since the modern, AI-enabled era started. The threats affecting the average business are growing faster. Their consequences? More severe than ever, with some reaching $7.42 million in cost losses. And while identity theft has initially been a primarily consumer-focused issue and responsibility, things have
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