New US-EU Data Transfer Agreement Boosts Global Expansion
Introduction As a leading provider of global expansion solutions, HSP is committed to keeping our customers informed about the latest developments that shape the international business landscape. Today, we are excited to share significant news regarding the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Recently adopted by the European Commission, this agreement marks a crucial milestone in […]
Data Security: Zellis Breach and Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
Data breaches once again made the headlines last week. In late May, we saw the GDPR rule-breaking of Meta (Facebook), leading to the imposition of a €1.2 billion fine (subject to an appeal), and now there is a potentially disastrous breach of private information held by companies in the UK (United Kingdom). To date, several major household […]
Meta/Facebook fined $1.3 Billion for Breaches of the GDPR
2 Key Steps to Take to Avoiding a Similar Fate The complications of avoiding breaches relating to the European Union GDPR were again laid bare this week. Meta’s platform Facebook received a record-breaking fine totaling $1.3 billion (1.2 billion EURO) imposed this week by Ireland’s Data Protection regulator, sending shockwaves around global business circles. Regulators […]
Are You Absolutely Sure Your Payroll Is GDPR Compliant?
The EU/UK GDPR (universally accepted worldwide as the gold standard for data protection and privacy) demands a lot more than many US companies realize. It may sound like an exaggeration, but it’s a fact: no company can handle GDPR compliance without specialist assistance. The EU’s most significant legislation leaves no room for error. You’re either […]
GDPR explained for Global Businesses
What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) is a directive under European Union (EU) law addressing data protection and privacy in the EU and the wider European Economic Area (EEA) linking the EU member states with the three European Free Trade Association states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), as well as the transfer […]