ESET's guide to reviewing data protection today
2020 marks the 14th Data Protection Day, which is celebrated across the globe. The initiative, dubbed Privacy Day outside
of Europe, aims to raise awareness about good practices in data
protection and inform people about the risks associated with the illegal
mishandling and unfair processing of their personal data.
While everyone agrees that data protection is important, security specialist ESET points out that individuals are becoming increasingly desensitised to current measures to protect data. These are typically a case of pressing “I agree” to websites, devices, and apps accessing personal data.
"It’s easy to understand; we are willing to sacrifice privacy, on some level, for convenience. However, this Data Protection Day is the time to take stock of exactly how, where, and when you are giving up the right to digital privacy, and whether this is a sacrifice you are willing to make," said the company in a statement.
According to ESET, businesses are impacted by data protection regulation and consumer rights. To address their challenges, ESET has developed a 61-page for Dummies ebook featuring 10 keys to effective data protection covering:
Download the Data Protection For Dummies e-book
*The Council of Europe’s data protection convention, known as Convention 108, was signed on January 28, 1981. Convention 108, which continues to be updated as the digital world evolves, is the only international treaty of its kind. The Council launched Data Protection Day to commemorate the convention. The day has been celebrated each year on January 28 starting from 2007.
While everyone agrees that data protection is important, security specialist ESET points out that individuals are becoming increasingly desensitised to current measures to protect data. These are typically a case of pressing “I agree” to websites, devices, and apps accessing personal data.
"It’s easy to understand; we are willing to sacrifice privacy, on some level, for convenience. However, this Data Protection Day is the time to take stock of exactly how, where, and when you are giving up the right to digital privacy, and whether this is a sacrifice you are willing to make," said the company in a statement.
According to ESET, businesses are impacted by data protection regulation and consumer rights. To address their challenges, ESET has developed a 61-page for Dummies ebook featuring 10 keys to effective data protection covering:
- The data security measures a company needs
- Compliance with the latest data regulations
- Make sure a company is a non-target for cybercriminals
- Minimising the effects of a data breach or loss
- Starting out with data protection
- Assessing data security risks
- Navigating the many data protection choices
- Best practices
- Combining it all to obtain the keys to effective data protection
Download the Data Protection For Dummies e-book
*The Council of Europe’s data protection convention, known as Convention 108, was signed on January 28, 1981. Convention 108, which continues to be updated as the digital world evolves, is the only international treaty of its kind. The Council launched Data Protection Day to commemorate the convention. The day has been celebrated each year on January 28 starting from 2007.
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