Tag: Cambridge Analytica

Companies must be clearer on consumer data usage to prevent further privacy scandals

Pankaj Maru

Bangalore: With new data privacy controversies continuing to emerge on a frequent basis, putting the issue front and center for US and European lawmakers, companies must do more to reassure consumers with clearer explanations about how their data is used, according to GlobalData. Earlier this year, it came to light that Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data without permission to target US and European voters in elections. This resulted in Facebook being fined by the UK regulator. Furthermore, a recent investigation from Dutch news site De Correspondent and Bellingcat has found…

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Top six security and risk management trends

Pankaj Maru

Bangalore: Business leaders are becoming increasingly conscious of the impact cybersecurity can have on business outcomes. Gartner, Inc. said that security leaders should harness this increased support and take advantage of six emerging trends, to improve their organization’s resilience while elevating their own standing. Trend No. 1: Senior Business Executives Are Finally Becoming Aware That Cybersecurity Has a Significant Impact on the Ability to Achieve Business Goals and Protect Corporate Reputation IT security is a board-level topic and an essential part of any solid digital business strategy. Business leaders have…

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