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How to Appoint a Qualified Data Protection Officer(DPO)?

VISTA InfoSec

In today’s blog we will explore the skills and Data Protection Officer qualifications required for selecting a qualified DPO, but before that let’s get started by understanding the responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer. Providing advice on and monitoring the performance of impact assessments related to data protection.

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Data Protection Officers and Their Key Responsibilities

VISTA InfoSec

In todays blog we will explore about data protection officers, why do we need them and what are the responsibilities they have within an organization. Now there are also other regulations other than GDPR such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and sector-specific laws like HIPAA in the U.S. What is a Data Protection Officer?

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Data Protection Officers and Their Key Responsibilities

VISTA InfoSec

In today’s blog we will explore about data protection officers, why do we need them and what are the responsibilities they have within an organization. Now there are also other regulations other than GDPR such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and sector-specific laws like HIPAA in the U.S.

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How to Appoint a Qualified Data Protection Officer(DPO)?

VISTA InfoSec

In todays blog we will explore the skills and Data Protection Officer qualifications required for selecting a qualified DPO, but before that lets get started by understanding the responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer. Ensuring adherence to data protection laws, internal policies, and overseeing responsibilities, training, and audits.

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Are First Sued Under New California Privacy Law

PYMNTS

And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Get First Taste Of New California Privacy Law

PYMNTS

And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

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Digital Identity Verification 

Segpay

In this blog, we will explore the importance of digital identity verification, the technologies involved and the challenges it faces. Organizations must ensure that they have robust data protection measures in place, including encryption and secure storage solutions, to protect users’ data.