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EU Action Plan Against Digital Fraud
Digital fraud is no longer a niche or purely financial sector issue. Across the EU, it has become one of the fastest-growing forms of organised financial crime, driven by cross-border networks, digital platforms, and increasingly complex financial flows. In response, the European Commission is stepping up coordination between Member States, regulators, financial institutions, and platforms…
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M&S Cyber Attack Updates 2025: What Happened So Far?
Ransomware and cyberattacks are growing in both frequency and sophistication as the digital age develops. Having explored the UK Government’s approach to these new challenges previously, we have seen a recent explosion of ransomware attacks over the past few months, particularly targeting the British retail industry; most notably, the M&S cyber attack. Matt Hull, a…
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Toyota Bank Polska Fined for GDPR Failings
Why was Toyota Bank Fined and how much? In early 2025, Toyota Bank Polska S.A. was hit with a significant fine by the Polish Data Protection Authority (UODO) for breaches of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The bank was penalised to the tune of PLN 576,220 (approximately £115,000) for two major failings: Lack of…
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Is Signal App safe? Lesson from US Military Group Chat Breach
In March 2025, a major data breach shook Washington DC when a journalist was accidentally added to a secure Signal app messaging group. Signal, a platform celebrated for its encryption, was intended to facilitate private communications among high-ranking government officials. The group included Vice President JD Vance, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, and National Security Adviser…
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Data Protection in Finance: Lessons from the ESL Fine
Why is Data Protection in Finance non-negotiable? The recent £200,000 fine imposed by the ICO on ESL Consultancy Services Ltd for sending unlawful loan promotion texts is a wake-up call, highlighting the urgent attention for data protection in the finance industry. Nearly 38,000 complaints flooded in—proof that cutting corners on data protection isn’t just risky, it is…
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PDPL: A Compliance Guide For Your Business
What is the PDPL? The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a key piece of legislation. It is designed to regulate the handling and protection of personal data. It is inspired by global standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The PDPL aims to safeguard individuals’…
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UAE PDPL | Data Protection Changes & Action Plan
As data protection laws evolve across the Middle East, UAE organisations must prepare for significant updates that could affect their operations. Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) is already in effect as of 14th September 2023. Companies have until 13th September 2024 to fully conform to the law. With only one month left, now is the…
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ICO announces new data protection fining guidance March’24
The Information Commissioner’s Office unveils new data protection fining guidelines, offering clarity on penalty issuance and fine calculation, enhancing transparency for organizations. The new guidance is issued to replace sections of the ICO Regulatory Action Policy, published in November 2018. With data breaches and privacy infringements increasingly making headlines, regulatory authorities worldwide have bolstered their…
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Achieving ISO 27001 Certification for Data Security Excellence
Introduction: ISO 27001 is a vital framework for data security, providing organizations with clear guidelines to protect sensitive information. Our recent recertification highlights not only our expertise but also our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data protection. As experienced professionals in this field, we are well-equipped to support others in their compliance…
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November 2021: Issue Thirteen
As we enter autumn and with the winter months not far away, many of us are now returning back to the office, either on a full time, or agile basis. Our Team members are now back in our Kent HQ office at least 2 days a week and our London office is back open for…
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April 2021: Issue Twelve
Our Team regularly talks about the importance of looking after our physical and mental well-being, so in February we decided to turn words into action and set our Team a fundraising challenge! We are aiming to walk, run or cycle the 4,400 miles which is the approximate distance between our UK and Dubai offices
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January 2021: Issue Eleven
For us, each team member will start to set out their ideas and plans for their personal development, which is a vital component to improving their working life. At TenIntelligence, we have an initiative called Ten% time, which allows every team member the opportunity to dedicate time to personal development and individual projects