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A CSO’s perspective on DORA compliance and where to go from here
The deadline for DORA compliance has officially passed and financially-regulated organizations could now technically face serious financial penalties if they are still not compliant with the provisions set out in the legislation. The regulation is intended to bolster cyber resilience in the digital finance industry across the EU and any financial institutions that serve clients in the jurisdiction. DORA will…
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Europe takes a second look at Apple’s DMA compliance – Computerworld
At the very least, the review does buy Apple time to improve its business systems to better match what it now knows regulators want, without decimating its business. When dealing with any form of change, time is an advantage. But change remains inevitable That’s not to say Apple can stand still. The company’s senior executives are expected be in London this week,…
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New Payroll Compliance Penalties Driving Tech Adoption in Australia, Says Yellow Canary
A new survey by payroll tech firm Yellow Canary found that just 22% of Australian businesses have adopted proactive payroll compliance technology. Still, more may follow as they seek to reduce the legal and business risk of underpaying employees. Intentional employee underpayments were made a criminal offense on Jan. 5 following amendments to Australia’s Fair Work legislation, with individuals and…
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Elevating compliance standards for MSPs in 2025
Cybersecurity is set to undergo significant changes in the coming years with a raft of new regulations set to come into effect in 2025. To name just a few, the EU is introducing new cybersecurity regulations in late 2024 and 2025. The Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) takes effect in October 2024, requiring businesses to strengthen threat management and…
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Google faces scrutiny as DuckDuckGo calls for fresh EU probes into compliance – Computerworld
“The potential gaps in Google’s compliance with the DMA underscore the need for vigilant regulatory oversight,” said Prabhu Ram, VP of the industry research group at Cybermedia Research. “If substantiated, these allegations could significantly impact competition dynamics in Europe.” Sanchit Vir Gogia, chief analyst and CEO at Greyhound Research, added that it’s important to note that DMA is wide-ranging, complex, and open…
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Navigating Global Compliance for Shopify Merchants
The increase in the number of people shopping online in the past few years has fueled a significant growth in global ecommerce. In today’s market, with an annual growth rate of 9.49% set to drive a market volume of $6,478 billion by 2029, expanding beyond borders has transformed from an opportunity into a critical driver of growth. However, for ecommerce…
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Europe plans to check Apple’s iPad for DMA compliance – Computerworld
The company has attempted to protect against such problems by insisting that developers, including those selling apps outside the store, notarize their apps to provide some degree of protection. The report explains how it supports third-party stores, some of the limitations in that support, the tools it provides, and more, including some discussion around cost. The report also confirms upcoming…
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UK organizations scrambling to divert funds for NIS2 compliance spending
Virtually all UK organizations have been forced to divert funds from elsewhere to deal with the costs of NIS2 compliance. The EU cybersecurity bill NIS2 came into effect earlier this year, with the deadline for compliance having recently passed. Under the legislation, EU-based businesses operating in critical sectors such as energy, transport, water, financial services, and healthcare, are required to…
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What Is PCI Compliance? A Simple Guide for Businesses
You likely accept credit and debit card payments every day. But with so much sensitive data, you need robust protection against hackers. Luckily, there is a standardized checklist of measures to defend against fraud. These security protocols are called the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Since that’s a mouthful, people simply say a business is “PCI compliant”…
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NIS2 is now in force around the EU – can business keep up with new compliance obligations?
NIS2 has officially come into effect, with EU member states transposing the directive into law on 17 October, but are businesses prepared for their new compliance obligations? NIS2 is an expansion of the legal framework set out in NIS1 aimed at uplifting the cyber resilience of operators of essential services in the EU, outlining a set of reporting obligations and…
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