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# data and security

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These simple steps will help guard your invaluable business data
If your password is ’123456′, change it now.
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Jan 14th 2018, 2:00 PM
Why it's time for all Irish firms to start taking new data protection laws seriously
The deadline for GDPR compliance is looming – and not being prepared isn’t an option.
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Dec 16th 2017, 12:00 PM
'When I bought my partner out of the business, I took a deep breath. It was now all on me'
This entrepreneur talks about how a job in a computer repair shop led him into his own business.
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Nov 30th 2017, 4:28 PM
'When I bought my partner out of the business, I took a deep breath. It was now all on me'
This entrepreneur talks about how a job in a computer repair shop led him into his own business.
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Nov 24th 2017, 3:40 PM
Meet the Dublin startup trying to win new business... and overcome Trump's travel ban
As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile Aylien.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 2:51 PM
Meet the Dublin startup trying to win new business... and overcome Trump's travel ban
As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile Aylien.
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Nov 18th 2017, 2:01 PM
An Austrian activist can sue Facebook Ireland over use of his personal data
But the ECJ’s advocate general said Max Schrems can’t take a class action on behalf of others.
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Nov 14th 2017, 2:12 PM
Clare wants to exploit its 'cool temperate climate' to become a data centre hub
The local council is calling on landowners to suggest potential sites for such facilities.
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Nov 6th 2017, 3:49 PM
Why firms using tools like fingerprint scanners could soon be in a legal minefield
New EU data protection rules mean companies have to reassess how they handle biometric info.
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Nov 4th 2017, 12:00 PM
Despite planning approval, Apple is still 'considering' its €850 million Galway data centre
The proposed Athenry facility has been mired in the planning process.
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Nov 3rd 2017, 3:12 PM
Despite planning approval, Apple is still 'considering' its €850m Galway data centre
The proposed Athenry facility has been mired in the planning process.
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Nov 3rd 2017, 2:40 PM
A court has rejected residents' last-ditch attempt to block Apple's Athenry data centre
The project has waited nearly three years to get the all-clear.
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Nov 1st 2017, 11:09 AM
The most common scams aimed at Irish businesses - and how to guard against them
From simple to sophisticated, fraud is a problem facing firms of all sizes.
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Oct 14th 2017, 12:00 PM
The High Court has cleared the way for Apple's €850m Athenry data centre
The tech company has faced a near three-year wait for the development.
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Oct 12th 2017, 12:10 PM
The High Court has cleared the way for Apple's €850m Athenry data centre
The tech company has faced a near three-year wait for the development.
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Oct 12th 2017, 12:01 PM
SuperValu, Centra and Daybreak stores hit by attempted cyber attack
The Musgrave Group has urged customers to check their bank statements as a precaution.
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Oct 10th 2017, 12:30 PM
SuperValu's owner has been hit by a cyber attack
Musgrave Group has urged customers to check their bank statements as a precaution.
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Oct 10th 2017, 12:04 PM
The data protection watchdog is investigating shops that hand out 'e-receipts'
Retailers have been audited to ensure they’re compliant with personal information rules.
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Oct 9th 2017, 1:00 AM
Why Apple has been stuck in a three-year battle over its Athenry data centre
The US multinational is said to be tired of waiting for planning permission.
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Sep 14th 2017, 3:12 PM
Why Apple has been stuck in a three-year battle over its Athenry data centre
The US multinational is said to be tired of waiting for planning permission.
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Sep 14th 2017, 12:29 PM
Bouncer who was told all Romanians 'are thieves and liars' wins €20k in discrimination case
It was ruled that the company did not address racial abuse directed towards an employee.
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Aug 25th 2017, 6:10 AM
A security firm has to pay €20k to a bouncer told 'all Romanians are thieves and liars'
It was ruled that the company did not address racial abuse directed towards an employee.
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Aug 24th 2017, 6:15 PM
GIVEAWAY: We've got FREE passes to one of Europe's top data conferences
Predict conference is coming to the RDS in October.
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Aug 14th 2017, 1:30 PM
How to prepare for the new privacy laws 'with teeth' - and avoid huge fines for breaking them
This consultant delivers a masterclass in how SMEs should prepare for the GDPR.
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Jul 20th 2017, 5:30 PM
Motor insurance offices raided by the consumer watchdog in relation to alleged price-fixing
Insurance Ireland confirmed that its premises were also inspected by European officials.
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Jul 4th 2017, 2:35 PM
Why in the near future even lawyers will need to understand code
Once the profession made do with quill and ink, but now it’s dealing with technologies like AI.
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Jun 24th 2017, 3:00 PM
After a decade of EU wrangling, roaming charges are abolished from today
The change has been hailed as ‘one of the most tangible successes of the EU’.
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Jun 15th 2017, 8:10 AM
Why some firms never fall victim to cyber-attacks - while their competitors do
There are steps every company can take to make themselves less vulnerable.
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Jun 11th 2017, 3:00 PM
Harvey Norman's security chief: 'I've caught nuns, priests and neighbours shoplifting'
Michael Neary warned that retail managers aren’t equipped to deal with court cases against thieves.
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May 21st 2017, 7:45 AM
A woman denies blackmailing Grant Thornton for €1 million over a huge data-protection breach
The accountancy firm accidentally sent her thousands of confidential details.
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May 19th 2017, 9:02 AM
Harvey Norman's security chief: 'I've caught nuns, priests and neighbours shoplifting'
Michael Neary warned that retail managers aren’t equipped to deal with court cases against thieves.
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May 18th 2017, 4:28 PM
Poll: Would you pay a 'ransomware' demand?
Victims in the WannaCry attack were told to hand over up to $600 to regain access to computer files.
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May 15th 2017, 6:46 PM
Why everyone's talking about WannaCry - and how to protect your business
More than 200,000 victims worldwide have been hit in the unprecedented cyber-attack.
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May 15th 2017, 5:00 PM
Harvey Norman's security chief: 'I've caught nuns, priests and neighbours shoplifting'
Michael Neary warned that retail managers aren’t equipped to deal with court cases against thieves.
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May 13th 2017, 12:00 PM
Data centres are making energy demands shoot up in Ireland
The trend is putting the state on a collision course with the EU over renewable-energy targets.
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May 6th 2017, 4:00 PM
Ireland's demand for power is rising fast - and it's mainly due to data centres
The trend is putting the state on a collision course with the EU over renewable-energy targets.
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May 4th 2017, 4:50 PM
Ireland's demand for energy is rising fast - and it's mainly due to data centres
The trend is putting the state on a collision course with the EU over renewable-energy targets.
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May 1st 2017, 6:00 PM
Regional carrier Stobart Air blames poor training for its illegal sharing of sensitive staff info
The airline operates flights on behalf of Aer Lingus Regional.
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Apr 12th 2017, 6:07 AM
Regional carrier Stobart Air blames poor training for its illegal sharing of sensitive staff info
The airline operates flights on behalf of Aer Lingus Regional.
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Apr 11th 2017, 2:00 PM
A Cork startup is turning DNA into the world's safest place for sensitive digital data
Helixworks, backed by one of Ireland’s top investors, is unveiling a machine to convert files into genetic code.
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Feb 25th 2017, 4:01 PM
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