Achieving GDPR Compliance: A Guide for Businesses
GDPR compliance is vital for organizations operating within the EU. Non-compliance can lead to severe legal and financial consequences, as seen in Austria’s recent ban on Google Analytics. Specifically, Article 44 of the GDPR states that data is not allowed to be transferred beyond the EU or the EEA unless the recipient nation is able…
Jan 01, 2025
Service Organization Controls (SOC) Reports: Types & Step to get
SaaS adoption has increased across the board, especially in large enterprises. Accelerated digital adoption is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has added to the growing cybersecurity risks of today’s cloud-based environments. Cloud services provide large enterprises the opportunity to save costs and increase efficiencies. But, it requires them to share sensitive data with…
Nov 27, 2024
Who Must Comply with PCI DSS? Payment Security Explained
Key Points Introduction The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to protect sensitive transaction data and keep it secure from cybersecurity threats. The PCI SSC is an independent organization founded in 2006 by major payment card companies like American Express, MasterCard, Visa, JCB International,…
Oct 21, 2024
HITRUST vs SOC 2 – Core Differences & Similarities
Information security is becoming a growing concern for cloud-hosted companies and the organizations are under constant pressure to meet the standard regulatory requirements. Understanding the differences between HITRUST vs SOC 2, although both HITRUST and SOC 2 compliance are industry-recognized certifications, will help cloud-hosted companies demonstrate privacy, security, and quality practices. TL;DR: The HITRUST certifications…
Oct 16, 2024
Who Does GDPR Apply To? Understanding GDPR’s Scope
Key Points Introduction The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the core of the European Union’s digital privacy legislation. The regulation was introduced to govern how cloud-hosted companies process personal data such as name, address, email id, credit card number, etc. of EU citizens and residents. But exactly who does GDPR apply to? Does it…
Oct 10, 2024
Complete Guide on HIPAA Compliance Training Requirements
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) aims to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) from theft and fraud. Not just doctors and nurses but anybody who handles medical records should undergo HIPAA training to be conversant with its requirements. Companies should conduct general awareness and role-specific HIPAA training programs. Should a breach…
Oct 06, 2024