Click to learn more about author Richard Macaskill. The first three posts in this series on GDPR are: So, What is GDPR and Why Should Database Administrators Care? So, What is GDPR, and Why Should Your Customers Care? So, What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment and Why Should Organizations Care? I’ve read a lot about […]
Five Critical Questions You Need to Ask About Your Sensitive Data
Click to learn more about author Charles Choe. Data privacy regulations, interconnectivity (virtual machines, Cloud, IoT, BYOD), and cyber threats are changing the global digital landscape. With this transformation comes inherent risk, and adapting to a data-centric mindset can reduce compliance risk and mitigate damage in the event of a cyberattack. When evaluating your organization’s Data […]
Bring Your Own Data: Exploring a Cure for Software Licensing Compliance Ills
Click to learn more about author Victor DeMarines. Every time I travel through an airport or workout at Harvard Stadium, I am reminded of the phenomenon that is Fitbit. Perhaps the only thing capable of competing for attention that people reserve for their smartphones is the desire to sneak a peek at how many steps they’ve […]
So, What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment and Why Should Organizations Care?
Click to learn more about author Richard Macaskill. The first two posts in this series on GDPR are: So, What is GDPR and Why Should Database Administrators Care? So, What is GDPR, and Why Should Your Customers Care? If you’ve read anything about the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you’ll probably have seen the phrase […]
Data Governance Trends in 2018
Data Governance isn’t what it used to be. That’s not a criticism at what it has been in the past. It’s just a heads up that going into 2018; Data Governance is evolving in exciting new ways as it takes on even greater urgency for organizations of every size. In the past, says Kelle O’Neal, […]
Data Governance Best Practices: Five Industry Experts Discuss Their Viewpoints
At the Enterprise Data World 2017 Conference, a panel of Data Governance and Data Management industry experts shared their wisdom, offering tips, ideas, and best practices. The panel discussion was titled “You CAN Be Successful in Data Governance Best Practice Tips and Takeaways.” The transcript below is a selection of some of the highlights of […]
Privacy Impact Assessments: Why and When to Do Them
Click to learn more about author Cathy Nolan. What is a Privacy Impact Assessment? A Privacy Impact Assessment, or PIA, is an analysis of how personally identifiable information (PII) is collected, used, shared, and maintained. Why do it? If your organization needs to comply with the GDPR, a PIA will demonstrate that program managers and system […]
GDPR Compliance: A Data Transformation Opportunity
Beginning May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives data privacy and protection rights to all citizens of the EU, a change that will affect any company doing business with EU citizens worldwide. Ken Krupa, Enterprise CTO for MarkLogic, says “I don’t think there’s been anything like this before on this scale.” He […]
Talend Introduces New Data Governance & Compliance Solution to Address the GDPR
by Angela Guess A new press release states, “Talend, a global leader in cloud and big data integration solutions, today unveiled a new solution to help customers address requirements for the European Union’s (EU) GDPR legislation. The new offering enables companies to design and operationalize data controls across data pipelines using metadata management, data masking, […]
Appoint a Data Protection Officer to Ensure Compliance with the GDPR
Click to learn more about author Stuart Tarmy. When is the Best Time to Appoint a DPO? What are Their Key Responsibilities? As many companies are now aware, the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes effective on May 25th 2018, and will have a significant and possibly devastating impact on all companies that […]