It was World Password Day on Thursday, 5th May. And while most of us feel we would never use a hackable password, do we actually know what a robust password is? Or how many passwords we should have? Or where we should store them?
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is South Africa’s data privacy law. In terms of its overall intention the regulation is similar to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), but is unlike the GDPR in terms of where the data processing takes place.
JSE-listed Metrofile, a leading document and electronic information management specialist in Africa and the Middle East, has deepened its suite of digital services – backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity and specialised virtual private server (VPS) hosting – through its acquisition of IronTree.
Towards the end of every year, Black Friday transaction data typically illustrates the year’s eCommerce expansion in South Africa. It painted an unmistakable picture of the previous 11 months…
The many ransomware incidents on businesses worldwide are behind the trend to improve cyber security in the new year.
Forbes highlights the five biggest cyber security trends for 2022 along with practical tips on how to avoid becoming victims of cyber crime:
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is South Africa’s data privacy law. In terms of its overall intention the regulation is similar to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), but is unlike the GDPR in terms of where the data processing takes place.
As we begin our journey in 2022, consumers are urged to remain vigilant and not let their guard down. Fraudsters are still trying to take advantage of the December shopping season which is when fraudsters are most active.
The need to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) depends less on the size of the business and more on whether the data processing poses a risk to the data subjects.
Consider the positive impact cloud computing, cyber security and compliance can have towards future-proofing your business. IronTree provides the “three Cs” as integrated and managed solutions.
An overview of data compliance law updates in Africa and around the world
