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Turkey transfer of personal data abroad | cross border data transfers

Turkey has unveiled a game-changing regulation for businesses handling personal data. On 10 July 2024, the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) introduced the "Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad No. 32598." This regulation [...]

Pinnacle Micro v Govender | BEC

This case highlights the importance of verifying banking details before making electronic payments, especially when receiving a change of instructions. Who should care about this judgment and why? Essentially all businesses face the threat of business email compromise. This judgment provides [...]

All businesses need cyber insurance, but at what cost?

Cybercrime insurance is essential for businesses in the digital world, but how much should you invest in this protection, and are there other ways to manage the risks? Who needs cyber insurance? Any organisation using the internet needs to guard [...]

By |2024-06-11T14:30:00+02:00June 6th, 2024|Categories: Cybercrime|Tags: , , |

The Malawi Data Protection Act

Understanding and complying with data protection laws is crucial for any business handling personal information. Malawi's Data Protection Act is designed to safeguard individuals' personal data, ensuring privacy and security. We'll break down the essentials of the Malawi Data Protection [...]

By |2024-06-27T21:59:00+02:00June 4th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

US enacts Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act

The House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFA), and it's gaining traction.This act cracks down on how data brokers can share sensitive data about US citizens with certain foreign countries. Who should care about [...]

By |2024-05-22T08:42:52+02:00May 7th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , , |

HIPAA health breach notification update

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently updated the HIPAA Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) to better safeguard consumer health information in today's digital age. This update is particularly relevant for organisations that handle health data, including those that may [...]

Are your data processing agreements HIPAA-compliant?

Find out whether your data processing agreements (DPAs) are compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What is HIPAA and who needs to comply? HIPAA establishes standards to securely handle protected health information (PHI), such as medical [...]

By |2024-06-27T16:22:36+02:00April 30th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , , |

Monitoring employees in the age of cybercrime

Cybercrime can happen to any organisation—it's almost inevitable. Hackers intent on accessing your data may target you or your employees and prevent you from accessing vital IT systems. While preventative measures like installing advanced security systems and raising awareness are [...]

By |2024-05-02T10:29:00+02:00April 29th, 2024|Categories: Cybercrime|Tags: , |