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88 Privacy Breaches to Beware of. Practical Data protection tips from real-life experiences
In the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — a single law across all of EU – is expected to come into force from 2018. There are also strict laws in the US that govern the processing of personal data. It is also important to note that the Safe Harbour Agreement — which governs how personal data from the US is transferred across to European countries — has been rendered unsafe by the European Court of Justice.
ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines already have laws in place, while Hong Kong and Australia have recently amended their laws. Over a hundred countries in the world have a comprehensive data protection law and it is very easy for individuals and companies to breach these laws.
Data or privacy breaches are on the rise and businesses can be prosecuted under data protection laws. Fines for non-compliance can be up to 4% of global revenues for EU countries.
he focus on this book is operational compliance. The book is for everyone as all of us in the course of our daily work process personal data. Organised into sections, each idea provides practical advice and examples of how a breach of the law may happen. Examples cover HR, Finance, Admin, Marketing, etc, allowing the reader to relate to his or her own area of work
ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines already have laws in place, while Hong Kong and Australia have recently amended their laws. Over a hundred countries in the world have a comprehensive data protection law and it is very easy for individuals and companies to breach these laws.
Data or privacy breaches are on the rise and businesses can be prosecuted under data protection laws. Fines for non-compliance can be up to 4% of global revenues for EU countries.
he focus on this book is operational compliance. The book is for everyone as all of us in the course of our daily work process personal data. Organised into sections, each idea provides practical advice and examples of how a breach of the law may happen. Examples cover HR, Finance, Admin, Marketing, etc, allowing the reader to relate to his or her own area of work
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Published May 15, 2016
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February 22, 2018
A very practical guide to data privacy and protection issues. Recommended for practitioners.
September 16, 2025
Fantastic and practical guide to issues relating to data protection. Written in extremely relatable language and with understandable examples. Easy read and not technical.
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