When it comes to data sovereignty, UK businesses are less prepared and thus more concerned for what Brexit will bring.

Mobile device users are sceptical about trading in their old device because they are concerned that data on those devices may be accessed or compromised after they hand it over.

Despite bolstering free speech and access to information, the internet can be a double-edged sword, because that access to information goes both ways.

"There is clearly a need to rethink how electricity consumption information is exchanged."

Webroot is about to be sold to data protection firm Carbonite for US$618.5 million after the two companies entered into a definitive agreement this week.

According to IDC, 92% of organisations have adopted a cloud environment with 64% adopting a multi-cloud approach.

Gen Z doesn’t just use the internet to connect them, entertain them, sell to them, and build their digital brand, they expect it to.

IT Governance' Alan Calder reflects on Data Protection Day and the next steps businesses should be taking for the year ahead.

InternetNZ has released a report that shows the things we are worried about, and where we might be going wrong.

While significant losses can result from cyberattacks, the benefits of digital transformation far outweigh the risks, according to Microsoft New Zealand.

Today marks the 13th annual Data Protection Day, a day aimed at raising awareness and promoting good data privacy practices around the world. 

"It is clear that Australians are seeking greater control and transparency over the use of their personal data."

Veritas' Jasmit Sagoo discusses how individuals now have more control over their data and how this has impacted organisations.

In previous years this day has been overlooked but KCOM's David Francis says recent events have fueled its importance.

New research from Accenture found that only 30% of organisations are very confident in internet security.

To better protect valuable data, organisations must conversely ensure that it is worthless when not in the hands of those who own it.

"With blockchain, it’s likely we’ll see an increase in trust between organisations that work together through the supply chain."

News Corp claims the bungle was due to ‘human error’, demonstrating just how damaging those errors can be – especially at a time when its employees are already facing the prospect of losing their jobs.

Businesses’ access to and reliance on data means the risk of data loss are higher than they've ever been.

"Data has become big business, creating massive revenue streams for those who can understand it."

“Having consistently available IT systems is increasingly important to organisations that are responsible for managing, analysing and protecting more and more data points every day."

"New data compliance rules offer an opportunity for businesses to re-evaluate their processes and improve data management and customer loyalty."

"IDC estimates that 90% of today’s enterprise data is unstructured."

It is paramount for organisations to have a clear understanding of what data protection is and close the gaps in their protection strategies.