Tag: information governance
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Industry Groups Push to Extend Cyber Threat-Sharing Law
The clock is ticking: can defenders keep pace with cyber threats if vital information isn't shared swiftly? A coalition of 35 industry groups is urging lawmakers to extend a crucial cyber threat-sharing law through 2035.
ICO Cites Staffordshire Police for Data Breach in Domestic Abuse Case
The Information Commissioner's Office has taken Staffordshire Police to task for a serious data protection breach, revealing that the force mistakenly shared a domestic abuse victim's current home address with the very person who had been harming them. This careless mistake put the victim's safety at risk, prompting ICO to stress that organizations must do everything in their power to protect sensitive information.
Microsoft 365 Governance Gaps Expose Organizations to Risk
Most organizations think their Microsoft 365 environments are fine - until disaster strikes. But the truth is, hidden governance gaps are lurking, putting companies at risk, with 77% of global organizations experiencing at least one governance incident in the past year.
AI Reshapes Federal eDiscovery to Meet Surging FOIA Demands
Federal agencies are struggling to keep up with a surge in FOIA requests that are not only increasing in volume but also growing more complex, involving large volumes of electronic records, multiple custodians, and sensitive data. This perfect storm is putting a strain on legacy eDiscovery systems and already limited staff, all while meeting a strict 20-day deadline.
Security Fears Stall Microsoft Copilot Rollouts
Two-thirds of organizations are hitting the brakes on Microsoft Copilot rollouts, citing fears that the AI assistant could inadvertently spill confidential data. This widespread hesitation is driven by top-level concerns that Copilot might expose sensitive information from corporate systems.
NHS Targets Unauthorized Data Access with New Staff Guidance
The NHS is cracking down on staff who snoop through patient records, warning that such behavior is a disgraceful breach of trust and against the law. A new awareness campaign and guidance have been launched to prevent unauthorized data access and protect patient confidentiality.
Federal Agencies Face Data Storage Challenge in Meeting Legal, Compliance Needs
Federal agencies face a daunting data storage challenge, struggling to balance scale, defensibility, and continuity as they navigate a vast array of modern data types, from chat logs and cloud collaborations to videos and digital artifacts. Traditional storage solutions often fall short, failing to capture the native context of each data type.
Federal Agencies Face Mounting Legal Data Compliance Pressures
Federal legal teams are drowning in a sea of data, struggling to keep up with mounting litigation deadlines, oversight demands, and transparency obligations. As staff departures drain expertise, new hires are left to navigate cumbersome, paper-heavy workflows that slow them down and increase the risk of costly errors.