In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is an ever-present concern for businesses and individuals alike. The use of threat intelligence has become a cornerstone in the fight against cyber threats, offering invaluable insights for preventing attacks. However, this comes with its own set of challenges, particularly in terms of maintaining data privacy standards. This guide explores the delicate balance between leveraging threat intelligence for security and upholding user data privacy rights.

Today, data privacy is the new strategic priority for many companies. Prioritizing data privacy boils down to two key drivers: Indeed, the awareness piece has grown significantly, both leading to and because of stringent data privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA, the California Consumer Privacy Act. (First time on Splunk.com? You might see a pop-up banner specifically for you to opt in or out.) So, let’s take a look at the concept of data privacy and what’s behind it.

Data privacy has emerged as a paramount concern, transcending borders and industries. The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by the European Union marked a significant milestone in the global data privacy landscape. However, the conversation around data privacy extends far beyond GDPR, encompassing various regulations worldwide.

More than 130 global jurisdictions have enacted data privacy laws. While each contains rules and requirements distinct to their regions, they share a common priority: identity security. That’s because if an attacker compromises a single identity in an organization where sensitive data is collected, stored and handled, it’s all downhill from there.

Our customers benefit from streamlined transactions as WatchGuard has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. DPF. This allows our European Economic Area (EEA) and UK customers to freely transfer personal data to WatchGuard in the U.S.

Quebec’s Law 25, also known as Bill 64, is a comprehensive data privacy law that introduces stringent requirements for organizations handling personal information. Non-compliance can have, and likely will have severe consequences for businesses, resulting in costly fines and reputation loss, which impact businesses greatly. Protegrity’s pseudonymization solutions can help organizations simplify Law 25 compliance and avoid fines.

The healthcare industry has rapidly embraced digital technologies to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and improve communication. However, this digital transformation brings with it a significant challenge: protecting patient data. One often overlooked risk comes from tracking pixels, which can lead to (accidental) data leakage and privacy breaches.