EU Health sector The Commission presented an EU Action Plan to improve health sector cybersecurity. It will include hospitals, clinics, care homes, rehabilitation centres, various healthcare providers, the pharmaceutical, medical and biotechnology industries, medical device manufacturers, and health research institutions. A significant challenge for the cybersecurity of the health sector is the intersection of information […]
Month: January 2025
Navigating the DORA – The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – A high level overview and Gap Analysis
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the financial sector faces unprecedented challenges in maintaining operational resilience against cyber threats and technological disruptions. To address these concerns, the European Union has introduced the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), a groundbreaking regulation set to transform the way financial entities and their ICT service providers manage digital risks. […]
Data protection digest 1-15 Jan 2025: mobile app permissions should work in conjunction with consent requirements – CNIL
Mobile app permissions Technical permissions in mobile app are very useful for privacy, explains the French regulator CNIL. They allow users to block access to certain data technically. However, these permissions are not designed to validate users’ consent, within the meaning of the GDPR. Even when consent is required, a simple request for permission does […]
Upcoming Webinar, DORA for Decision Makers: What You Need to Know for the Upcoming Year
TechGDPR invites you to another exclusive live webinar, DORA for Decision Makers: What You Need to Know for the Upcoming Year. Join our new Senior Consultant and former Information Commissioner, Stewart Haynes, alongside our Managing Partner, Silvan Jongerius, for an overview for decision makers in regards to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and its […]
Data protection digest 16-31 Dec 2024: citizens’ privacy awareness is on the rise, yet attitude relies on income and obligations
Citizens’ privacy awareness: According to the latest survey by the Lithuanian data protection authority, a larger share of the public can correctly name an institution, (other than courts), that would help protect their rights in personal data protection. The regulator’s name, (VDAI), was indicated by 29% of respondents. 15% of respondents believe that they have […]
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