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- Data is the New Currency
The GDPR will levy harsh fines against those who violate its privacy and security standards, with penalties reaching into the tens of milli...
19 May, 2022, 11.25 PM IST
'FB could be sued by consumer groups' in EuropeFacebook found itself in the dock after the Federation of German Consumer Organisations filed a lawsuit alleging that the social network ha...
02 Dec, 2021, 11.56 PM IST
Microsoft to allow EU customers to process, store data in the regionThe company will complete the implementation of all engineering work needed to execute the plan by the end of next year
06 May, 2021, 02.25 PM IST
Indian firms lagging on compliance of EU data protection rule: EY"63 per cent of those who are familiar with the requirements and impact of GDPR, continue to lag behind in complying with GDPR," the EY rep...
13 Aug, 2018, 08.03 PM IST
The India draft bill on data protection draws inspiration from GDPR, but has its limitsEU's GDPR bestows several rights on the EU residents to protect their personal information and imposes restrictions to how companies keep d...
28 Jul, 2018, 03.23 PM IST
India Inc feels GDPR compliance will make them data safe: StudyOver two-thirds of Indian enterprises view the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as an opportunity to make their organisation more ...
03 Jul, 2018, 11.32 AM IST
Indian IT firms flag GDPR as a 'compliance risk'Depending upon the nature and severity of noncompliance, companies can face fines up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million, whichever is ...
25 Jun, 2018, 11.03 AM IST
GDPR: Why does a law enacted in Europe affect businesses in India?Attributable largely to the scope and reach of the internet, several businesses operating out of India now have the ability to target custo...
31 May, 2018, 05.58 PM IST
Data breach: Hospitality sector yet to comply with GDPRBarring chains such as Taj and The Leela, very few seem to have updated their privacy policies and terms of agreements complying with the G...
29 May, 2018, 09.45 AM IST
Most startups to find going tough after EU data normsThe law intends to give citizens of the EU greater control over their personal information. It restricts and reduces the automated processi...
25 May, 2018, 11.10 AM IST
GDPR effect: Tech startups, fintech firms with EU exposure to feel the pinch firstGDPR aims to strengthen and protect the data of individuals within the EU and also deals with export of personal data outside the region.
22 May, 2018, 04.15 PM IST
Privacy compliance: Action plan for small businesses as GDPR deadline nearsCompliance with the provisions of the GDPR may prove to be both expensive and cumbersome for businesses considering their limited resources.
05 May, 2018, 12.03 PM IST
ET View: India needs its own GDPRFacebook, like any Big Business, is neither devil nor angel if ‘sins’ are not clearly defined and punishments for transgressing specified.
19 Apr, 2018, 04.17 PM IST
Europe's data protection law may have severe implications for India’s IT industryEntities operating in the EU or even outside have to significantly adjust their businesses if they hold, process or transact with data of E...
13 Apr, 2018, 10.28 AM IST
IT companies play it safe ahead of European Union’s data protection lawCompanies that have EU citizens as employees could also get into trouble. Employee contracts of all EU residents and that of expatriates wo...
12 Apr, 2018, 08.32 AM IST