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Privacy Bill will mandate more transparency in Kiwi businesses - OPC
EduTech

Privacy Bill will mandate more transparency in Kiwi businesses - OPC

New Zealand businesses must prepare for new regulations around mandatory breach legislation, warns the Privacy Bill.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
Privacy Bill may limit breach fines to $10,000
Breach Prevention

Privacy Bill may limit breach fines to $10,000

A new Privacy Bill welcomed by Commissioner John Edwards will cap breach fines at NZD $10,000, abstaining from heftier penalties up to NZD $1 million.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
InternetNZ says the Privacy Bill is a good start, but New Zealand can do better
Breach Prevention

InternetNZ says the Privacy Bill is a good start, but New Zealand can do better

InternetNZ calls for further improvements to New Zealand's Privacy Bill to ensure it is fit for the internet age.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
New Zealand's Privacy Bill to get first reading in Parliament
Breach Prevention

New Zealand's Privacy Bill to get first reading in Parliament

New Zealand's updated Privacy Bill is about to begin its first reading in Parliament with Andrew Little as the MP in charge.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

Global Stories

Mandatory Data Breach laws stories

ANZ organisations slack in Notifiable Data Breach scheme
Storage

ANZ organisations slack in Notifiable Data Breach scheme

Following the introduction of the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme (NDB) last year, a survey of ANZ businesses has revealed some concerning findings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
Two top execs' predictions for cybersecurity in 2019
Malware

Two top execs' predictions for cybersecurity in 2019

One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019
ICO report reaction: UK data security incidents rocket 224%
Data Protection

ICO report reaction: UK data security incidents rocket 224%

A sharp rise in reported UK data security incidents is likely due to stricter GDPR rules, says Egress Software CEO, stressing the need for better user training.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Oct 2018
Small businesses don't ignore the GDPR; it matters now
Data Protection

Small businesses don't ignore the GDPR; it matters now

Any company that's doing business in Europe will be subject to the GDPR, including companies based in a foreign country.

By Thomas Fischer • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
As NDB takes hold, expect to see more breach reports come to light
Breach Prevention

As NDB takes hold, expect to see more breach reports come to light

In light of Australia's NDB legislation, one Australian technology integrator says we can expect to see many reports surfacing over the coming years.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018
Exclusive Interview: Crowdstrike and its partners - it's reciprocal
Breach Prevention

Exclusive Interview: Crowdstrike and its partners - it's reciprocal

ChannelLife had a chat with CrowdStrike's ANZ channel director about what it has to offer their partners, and what its partners can offer them.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Cyber attackers still using oldest tricks in the book - yet they're still so good at hiding
Malware

Cyber attackers still using oldest tricks in the book - yet they're still so good at hiding

Attackers are swift to ramp up the volume of attempts to break through defences once they find an effective technique.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
Why you can't afford to ignore data breach legislation
Breach Prevention

Why you can't afford to ignore data breach legislation

Businesses are under more pressure than ever before to keep customer data secure – and they can't afford to ignore it.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Hosted Network partners with NetCrypt to provide all-in-one data security solutio​n
Data Protection

Hosted Network partners with NetCrypt to provide all-in-one data security solutio​n

Hosted Network and NetCrypt unveil a new ultra-secure cloud file server solution aimed at addressing rising data security threats and compliance requirements.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
We need to stop thinking about security and networks as separate
Network Infrastructure

We need to stop thinking about security and networks as separate

We can no longer treat network security like a house onto which we keep tacking on additions and performing makeshift patch jobs.

By Rhys Shannon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
Exclusive Interview: The mandatory data breach laws are here, but can the channel take advantage?
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive Interview: The mandatory data breach laws are here, but can the channel take advantage?

We spoke to Juniper Networks to get their take on the Mandatory Data Breach Laws, and where they see opportunity for channel partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018