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Data Classification: Enabling Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, & More

Learn how Fortra's Data Classification Suite can facilitate compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and other prominent data privacy regulations.
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Preparing for a CMMC Audit: A Practical Guide for Success

Discover what a CMMC audit involves, how it ensures compliance for defense contractors, and how it differs from other cybersecurity audits.
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CMMC Compliance Checklist: Steps to Achieve Certification

CMMC is a cybersecurity standard implemented by the US Department of Defense to protect sensitive data within its supply chain. Use this checklist to help achieve certification.
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What Is CUI Specified? Key Differences Explained

CUI Specified is info needing protection or control under specific laws, regulations, or government-wide policies.
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What Is CUI Basic? Guidelines and Security Measures

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is a sensitive data category that the United States federal government produces or interacts with.
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What Is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation enacted by the European Union to protect EU citizens' privacy and personal data. Read this blog to learn more about who's subject to GDPR compliance, data subject rights, and the misconceptions around consent in GDPR compliance.
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What Is Data Compliance? Top Regulations You Need to Know

Embracing data compliance can help organizations maintain best practices. Let's look at some of the challenges and benefits of data compliance, along with some of the top regulations.
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What Is ISO 27001 and How Can It Help Your Organization?

What Is ISO 27001?ISO 27001, also known as ISO/IEC 27001, is a widely recognized international standard that defines best practices for implementing and managing information security in an Information Security Management System (ISMS).Since it was first developed, the goal of the standard has been to provide a model for establishing, implementing,...
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Data Protection In A World Of Ever-Increasing Privacy Regulations

Data privacy regulations have really come into play over the last four years. Consumers are becoming more concerned about the disclosure and use of their data and trust is playing a key role. According to a survey conducted by Salesforce, 48% of consumers said they had lost trust in brands during the pandemic due to misuse of personal information. As...
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7 Technologies To Help Your Business With GDPR Compliance

In today’s global economy, businesses must be compliant with standards established by various countries so they can service customers around the world.One such regulation you can’t afford to ignore is the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), which is the core of Europe’s digital privacy legislation.The GDPR applies to any organization that...
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Airline Facing Record Breaking $229 Million GDPR Fine

One of the largest airlines in the world is facing a record fine, $229 million, following what the UK's privacy watchdog alleges is a violation of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced its intention to fine the airline, British Airways, on Monday in an announcement to the London Stock Exchange. The fine, £183.39m,...
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GDPR-Ready Companies Experiencing Fewer Breaches

A new survey says GDPR compliant companies are benefiting from their recent privacy investments - as a bonus, they may be less likely to be breached, too.
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Data Controller vs. Data Processor: What's The Difference?

What's the difference between a data controller and a data processor? What are their responsibilities under GDPR? Learn more in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.