In order to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, Apple announced on Jan. 25 changes to its payment system for app sellers in the EU, and that it was letting go of the hold its App Store has over iOS app distribution in the EU. As well as the App Store changes, Apple will prompt iOS users in the EU to select a preferred browser instead of defaulting to Safari in accordance with…
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Organisations in Australia face a significant challenge with data. On the one hand, there is a demand for personalised services. Consumers are willing to share their data if it means better personalisation. On the other hand, there is a real concern about privacy, and while organisations are focused on looking for ways to prevent data breaches, efforts to do better to protect customer privacy are more haphazard. Why organisations want data to deliver personalisation Personalisation…
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Relentless cyberattacks and pressure to fix security gaps despite budget constraints are raising the stress levels of corporate cyber leaders and their worries about personal liability, a growing concern since the criminal case against Uber Technologies ’ former security chief. Hacks on companies’ IT systems often come with business disruptions, reputational damage, regulatory investigations and lawsuits. Chief information security officers must manage cybersecurity risks and, at the same time, educate C-suite colleagues and the board….
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Corporate boards and cybersecurity leaders are expected to collaborate more closely in the coming year to comply with new regulations and relentless attacks from hackers looking to steal data and disrupt business operations. The war in Ukraine, which is stretching both Russian and Ukrainian resources, further elevates cyber risks and remains high on corporate agendas. In many companies, the role of cybersecurity officers was elevated at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic when businesses quickly…
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