Insights from the experts: 27 January 2023

Data Protection (blog) In Perspective:?Cyber legislation to strengthen the UK’s resilience against online attacks - What improvements can we expect from proposals?

We are seeing emerging developments in UK Cybersecurity regulations in an attempt to increase the UK’s resilience against online attacks. Jackie Barlow MBA MA CIPP/E , Data Protection Senior Consultant at Xcina Consulting reviews proposed changes following the public consultation launched last year.??

In other events, the ICO are adapting their stance to how enforcement action is applied following breaches.?In addition, as part of a wider project reviewing the ICO’s employment code of practice, new guidance will be provided to employers to help them manage sensitive health information appropriately and proportionally.

Learn more about the drivers and details surfacing from the changes. Organisations play an important role in improving cyber resilience.

Tomorrow is #DataPrivacyDay! Observed across the world (including in over forty European countries).?The aim of Data Privacy Day is to raise awareness about privacy and best practices for data protection.

According to a report from the World Economic Forum on the Global Cyber Security Outlook 2023. 39% of respondents in a survey were affected by third party cyber incidents and 71% want to strengthen controls with Third Parties who process data. Are you prioritising #cyberrisks in business decisions?

Evolving with changing tides

On Wednesday 25 January, we were live, at #PCILondon 2023, the 24th annual event with #CISO's, #CSO's and other #informationsecurity practitioners.

The security landscape has always been fast-changing, but the current situation is unprecedented. So, what does the guidance mean for your business? Our latest update on scoping requirements helps organisations work towards achieving clarity.

Is your organisation doing enough to improve its security posture and secure customer’s cardholder data? Failure to demonstrate ongoing compliance to changing requirements presents significant risks and increased scrutiny.?

Find out how you can stay compliant and mitigate the impact of emerging risks.

In the press: at the London Chamber of Commerce

In the January/February 2023?issue of London Business Matters, read the spotlight interview featuring George Grey, CA(Z) CFA , Managing Director at Xcina Consulting.

Read the full interview.

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