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Privacy resilience: Why compliance alone won't cut it in 2025
Data Protection

Privacy resilience: Why compliance alone won't cut it in 2025

In 2025, privacy demands more than compliance; organisations must embed it into culture, governance and cyber risk to meet rising regulatory and societal expectations.

By Lyn Nicholson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call
Data Privacy

Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call

Rising anxiety among Australia's schoolchildren highlights urgent need for enhanced mental health support, with one in seven affected yet many not seeking help.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Prophet secures ISO 27001 certification for data security
Data Protection

Prophet secures ISO 27001 certification for data security

Prophet has earned ISO 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data security while assuring customers of robust information protection measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

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Information protection stories

Data Privacy Day highlights shift to accountable AI data use
Data Protection

Data Privacy Day highlights shift to accountable AI data use

Data Privacy Day spotlights a shift from privacy promises to provable controls, as AI, governance and regulation demand accountable data use.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Privacy shifts from compliance checkbox to market edge
Data Protection

Privacy shifts from compliance checkbox to market edge

Privacy is shifting from a legal checkbox to a strategic differentiator as watchdogs and customers demand proof of real-world data protection.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
AI reshapes data privacy risk across Australia, NZ
Data Protection

AI reshapes data privacy risk across Australia, NZ

AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 8 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls
Data Protection

Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls

Kiteworks and BigID unite discovery, labelling and policy enforcement to secure sensitive data sharing across hybrid environments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Kiteworks & Concentric AI partner on data security
Data Protection

Kiteworks & Concentric AI partner on data security

Kiteworks and Concentric AI join forces to tie AI-driven data discovery to automated controls on sensitive information shared externally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Proofpoint named a Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Disaster Recovery

Proofpoint named a Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Proofpoint has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance, reinforcing its reputation in data management.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Proofpoint named Governance leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Risk & Compliance

Proofpoint named Governance leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Proofpoint has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance, highlighting its excellence in data management solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
ISO 27001 making big waves in strengthening data security
Storage

ISO 27001 making big waves in strengthening data security

ISO 27001 certification is boosting data security across various sectors, ensuring information remains confidential and secure, whether on paper or electronically.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Proofpoint unveils new data protection framework for organisations
Semiconductors

Proofpoint unveils new data protection framework for organisations

Proofpoint launches a new data protection framework to help organisations tackle complex data loss prevention challenges with a human-centric approach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Zoom unveils compliance manager for regulatory risk management
Unified Communications

Zoom unveils compliance manager for regulatory risk management

Zoom has launched a new tool, the Zoom Compliance Manager, set to streamline regulatory risk and compliance management across its platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Information protection stories

European privacy teams warn of cuts amid rising risks
Data Protection

European privacy teams warn of cuts amid rising risks

European privacy teams brace for 2026 budget cuts as understaffing grows, breach risks rise and boards treat privacy as mere compliance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Geneva launches first citywide quantum network for research & industry
Quantum Computing

Geneva launches first citywide quantum network for research & industry

Geneva unveils its first citywide quantum network linking research, government and industry to boost cybersecurity and quantum communications.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry
Data Protection

Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry

Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks with 91% reporting data loss, growing insider threats, and concerns over AI amid escalating pressure and preparedness gaps.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Prism Infosec unveils Cyber Maturity Assessment service
Firewalls

Prism Infosec unveils Cyber Maturity Assessment service

Prism Infosec launches Cyber Maturity Assessment service to aid companies identify their cyber defence strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvement areas.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024