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8 Ways to Shore Up Cybersecurity Agreements

8 Ways to Shore Up Cybersecurity Agreements

Here's how companies can better negotiate the data privacy language in cybersecurity contracts.

By Charles Russman | December 30, 2019

Is Data Security Risk Crowding Out Other Priorities?

Is Data Security Risk Crowding Out Other Priorities?

Research into finance executives' concerns consistently finds that they're prioritizing the safety of data above all other matters.

By David McCann | September 13, 2019

M&A Risks: Buyers Beware

M&A Risks: Buyers Beware

The pressure to grow sales and profits is translating into a need for speed. But acquirers play a risky game if they cut corners on due diligence.

By Lauren Muskett | September 13, 2019

It’s Unanimous: Firms that ‘Know’ Bots Will Expand Their Usage

It’s Unanimous: Firms that ‘Know’ Bots Will Expand Their Usage

Automation is sweeping across the corporate landscape, with many companies expecting to use RPA in most or all of their functions within two years.

By David McCann | May 2, 2019

Vendor Risk: The Second-Class Citizen of Cybersecurity

Vendor Risk: The Second-Class Citizen of Cybersecurity

Here's how companies can give vendor risk management the attention it deserves for warding off cyber attacks.

By Craig Callé | March 20, 2019

U.K. Committee: Facebook ‘Intentionally and Knowingly’ Broke Laws

Risk & Compliance

U.K. Committee: Facebook ‘Intentionally and Knowingly’ Broke Laws

"Companies like Facebook should not be allowed to behave like 'digital gangsters' in the online world," said a report from U.K. lawmakers.

By Vincent Ryan | February 18, 2019

Why Risk Management Should Be a Higher Priority

Risk Management

Why Risk Management Should Be a Higher Priority

CFOs are equipped to turn risk into an advantage, an international accounting leader says.

By David McCann | February 8, 2019

Companies Must Be Held Accountable for Protecting Customers’ Data: Tim Cook

Companies Must Be Held Accountable for Protecting Customers’ Data: Tim Cook

Speaking at a conference in Brussels, Apple's CEO said Europe's privacy regulations should be a model for policymakers.

By William Sprouse | October 24, 2018

Data Privacy Hoopla Is a Wake-Up Call

Data Privacy Hoopla Is a Wake-Up Call

Retailers, banks, and other companies that collect customer data online must respond to growing concern among consumers.

By David McCann | April 11, 2018

The Financial Case for a Data Privacy Program

The Financial Case for a Data Privacy Program

How to reduce costs and risks while increasing the business value of data.

By Heidi Maher | January 24, 2017

Facebook Can’t Dodge Suit Over Photo Tagging

Facebook Can’t Dodge Suit Over Photo Tagging

A judge rules Illinois' biometric privacy law may apply to Facebook's use of facial recognition software to tag photos.

By Matthew Heller | May 6, 2016

Microsoft Sues Over Feds’ Secret Data Searches

Microsoft Sues Over Feds’ Secret Data Searches

The suit seeking to overturn a 1986 law aligns Microsoft with the tech industry in a high-stakes battle over privacy rights.

By Matthew Heller | April 18, 2016

Facebook Facing German Competition Law Probe

Facebook Facing German Competition Law Probe

Germany’s competition watchdog is investigating whether Facebook adequately discloses to customers the type and extent of the data it collects.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 3, 2016

EU Steps Closer to Adopting Data Privacy Rules

EU Steps Closer to Adopting Data Privacy Rules

Privacy advocates see the rules as a model for the rest of the world but tech firms fear harm to their businesses.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 16, 2015

Business-Backed Cyber Bill Passes Senate

Business-Backed Cyber Bill Passes Senate

The Senate's 74-21 vote is a setback for privacy activists who say the legislation is a backdoor surveillance bill.

By Matthew Heller | October 29, 2015