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What is the ePrivacy Regulation?

If you thought navigating online privacy was already a labyrinth, hold onto your hats because the EU is taking things

Why Ghost Assets are bad for your GDPR compliance

Ensuring data protection and privacy is one of the most important functions of an IT organization, especially as the number of data breaches within organizations continues to increase. In fact, the average number of violations increased 14% in 2021 from the previous year.  However, the financial threat is not the only reason to prioritize data protection and privacy. Customer trust is an important factor in building a customer base, and data breaches can directly impact that trust. Public perception of a business can be significantly impacted after a data breach, which is why it’s so important to take steps to prevent a breach.  What are ghost assets? In cybersecurity, ghost assets are assets that exist in your environment that you cannot see. They can be invisible due to incomplete and outdated content inventory or the result of ghost computers. Regardless of their origin, they lurk in your environment and can create dangerous new vulnerabilities without your knowledge.  GDPR in a world of remote working Having a complete and accurate inventory