In May 2018, the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become law and every organisation offering products or services to EU citizens, and those handling data of EU citizens, will be required to adhere to a strict set of data privacy and security measures to avoid massive EU fines.
Join IT@Cork September Tech Talk on September 22nd at 6PM where Dennis Kennelly from IBM and Tricia Higgins, Senior Audit and Data Protection Manager, will give insights into the requirements of data protection, how to prepare for complying with the GDPR and what the risks to cyber security are.
The event will cover the following topics:
- The Data Protection Landscape in Ireland.
- Essential steps to ensure GDPR compliance
- The implications on Cyber Security: Cyber Risk and Data Protection
The IT@Cork September Tech Talk will take place in the Clarion Hotel Cork in collaboration with the ISACA, an independent, nonprofit, global association, ISACA engages in the development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems. ISACA provides practical guidance, benchmarks and other effective tools for all enterprises that use information systems. Through its comprehensive guidance and services, ISACA defines the roles of information systems governance, security, audit and assurance professionals worldwide.