SOC 2 Audit Training: Everything You Need to Know
SOC 2 is one of the most globally accepted frameworks to demonstrate your business’ approach toward the security and integrity of data. As a result, a SOC 2-compliant company is likely to crack more deals. The reason for that is simple: they can show their prospects that their business environments are safe. In this article,…
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Feb 13, 2024
Article 28 of GDPR: The Essentials for Data Processors
TL,DR: GDPR Article 28 establishes the Data Processing Agreement (DPA) between controllers and processors, defining the legally binding boundaries and obligations for all personal data handling activities Controllers must only work with processors producing evidence of sufficient technical and organizational safeguards under Article 32. Processors must follow all written instructions and obtain prior authorization before…
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Sep 18, 2022
GDPR for Dummies: Simple GDPR Guide for Beginners
TL;DR GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is an EU law that governs how businesses collect, process, store, and protect personal data of individuals. It applies to any organization handling EU residents’ data, regardless of where the business is located. GDPR gives individuals rights over their data (access, deletion, consent, portability) and requires businesses to ensure…
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Sep 02, 2022
Data Portability Under Article 20 GDPR
TL,DR: GDPR Article 20 grants individuals the right to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format for reuse or direct transfer between controllers Data portability applies only when processing is based on consent or contract performance and carried out by automated means. Manual paper records are excluded from this right…
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Aug 01, 2022
GDPR Article 15 Right of Access by the Data Subject
TL,DR: Article 15 of GDPR gives every data subject the legal right to request and receive all personal data an organization holds about them, with the first copy provided free of charge Organizations must disclose processing purposes, data categories collected, third-party recipients, and retention periods upon receiving a valid access request submitted orally, in writing,…
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Jul 29, 2022
GDPR Article 32: Security of Processing
TL,DR: GDPR Article 32 requires controllers and processors to implement technical and organizational security measures proportionate to the risk level, covering pseudonymization, encryption, system availability, and regular testing The article does not prescribe a fixed checklist. Organizations must assess the state of the art, implementation costs, processing scope, and risk severity to determine appropriate controls…
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Jul 27, 2022
