Cyber security – How to keep data safe in the digital age

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Bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to data.  

In a digitised world, it is possible to collect reams of data on customers, but at what cost? Many companies don’t even realise they’re suffering an extreme case of ‘bad data hygiene’ which in the face of a cyber incident, could be critical.  

Laura Newton, a regulatory lawyer and cyber incident response lead at Herbert Smith Freehills, explains best practices for managing customer data, how to prepare for a cyber incident, and what to do if an incident breaks out.  

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