GDPR

The GDPR's primary aim is to give individuals control over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business by unifying the regulation within the EU.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

2019 To See Increase In Nation-State Cyberattacks, Ransomware
2019 To See Increase In Nation-State Cyberattacks, Ransomware
December 27, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Will the New Year bring an increase in cyberattacks? According to one security expert, the answer is, unfortunately, yes. According to Robert Ackerman, Jr., founder and...

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EU Watchdog To Decide On Data Availability
EU Watchdog To Decide On Data Availability
December 26, 2018  |  Regulation

The European Data Protection Board will soon decide if financial regulators around the world can freely engage in the exchange of cross-border information. The European...

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52 Mondays 2018: Karen Webster’s Year-Long Conversation About Payments
52 Mondays 2018: Karen Webster’s Year-Long Conversation About Payments
December 26, 2018  |  Karen Webster

Hi everyone! Astrologists say that people born on Mondays have the psychic ability to understand others — making them better able to see what’s next....

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Today In Data: Making A Map For 2019 Commerce
Today In Data: Making A Map For 2019 Commerce
December 21, 2018  |  Today In Data

With a little over a week left in 2018, the brightest minds in payments and commerce are offering their last summaries on this year, and...

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PSD2 Is Coming — Are Merchants Ready?
PSD2 Is Coming — Are Merchants Ready?
December 20, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

From using instant messaging to getting directions and shopping online, consumers are constantly generating a trail of data about their preferences and whereabouts. However, while...

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How FinTech Companies Tackle Forex Identity Verification Challenges
How FinTech Companies Tackle Forex Identity Verification Challenges
December 19, 2018  |  Startup Check-In

Regulatory changes, particularly those in Europe, are making it an interesting time for companies to be in the forex and money exchange businesses. “They’re dealing...

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Report: Only 29 Percent Of EU Firms Are GDPR-Compliant
Report: Only 29 Percent Of EU Firms Are GDPR-Compliant
December 17, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

It’s been six months since the General Data Protection became law of the land, at least in the European Union, and yet the majority of...

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Facebook Data Breach Fines Could Top $1B
Facebook Data Breach Fines Could Top $1B
December 16, 2018  |  Facebook

Facebook, the beleaguered social media giant that is facing intense scrutiny into its business practices, could be on the hook for a multibillion dollar fine,...

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Deep Dive: Making Smarter Payments Safer
Deep Dive: Making Smarter Payments Safer
December 14, 2018  |  Smarter Payments

As data becomes more accessible, businesses and banks — as well as fraudsters — are looking to learn as much as possible about consumers. These...

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