Category: IT/IP Data Protection

Crossing the chasm: Lessons learned in transitioning to the SaaS business model

August 15, 2017

Read the full report here. The last decade has seen software buyers express ever-increasing preference for purchasing software as a service (SaaS). Most new entrants in the software space have been SaaS-native, but what about the thousands of software vendors that started out with traditional licensing models? How can they transition to SaaS? Where on … More Crossing the chasm: Lessons learned in transitioning to the SaaS business model

EU: Court of Justice rules on dynamic IP addresses

May 16, 2017

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has weighed-in on a long debated area of data protection law by ruling that the definition of personal data extends to dynamic IP addresses. In a ruling dated 19 October 2016 (ref.: C582/14), the ECJ found that dynamic IP addresses constitute personal data whenever the website host that processed … More EU: Court of Justice rules on dynamic IP addresses

EY infuses blockchain into enterprises and across industries with launch of EY Ops Chain

May 3, 2017

EY has announced the launch of EY Ops Chain, a set of applications and services aimed at helping organizations commercialize the use of blockchain technology across the enterprise. EY Ops Chain combines blockchain-based services developed jointly by EY and industry collaborators, combining EY’s full range of consulting, tax and audit expertise to drive enhanced business … More EY infuses blockchain into enterprises and across industries with launch of EY Ops Chain

Cyber economics: getting the board on board with cybersecurity

April 21, 2017

This article was first published on betterworkingworld.ey.com Could you explain how a cyber breach affects your bottom line? Cyber economics aims to do just that What is the true impact of a cyber breach? Lost data? Angry customers? A negative hit to your corporate reputation? With so many variables, many of which can be difficult … More Cyber economics: getting the board on board with cybersecurity

Out now: EY Corporate & Commercial Law — global update, Spring 2017 edition

April 4, 2017

We are pleased to present the Spring 2017 edition of our Corporate and Commercial Law global update. This quarterly publication highlights a range of international corporate law matters and covers recent law developments in specific countries. In this issue, we have articles from a total of 36 jurisdictions on current legal affairs around the globe: … More Out now: EY Corporate & Commercial Law — global update, Spring 2017 edition

With blockchain, what comes first, opportunity or threat?

March 24, 2017

First published on betterworkingworld.ey.com Blockchain is more than just a data security protocol — it could transform the way industries and individuals do business Blockchain and the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) presents an important opportunity to revolutionize supply chains, payments and revenue streams. But there are several unknowns and a number of … More With blockchain, what comes first, opportunity or threat?

Just because the law allows you to use data in a particular way, should you?

February 23, 2017

Excerpt from EY report, Data ethics: digital dilemmas for the 21st century board. Just over 10 years since the phrase ‘data is the new oil’ (Clive Humby, 2006) was coined, the oil rush is gaining momentum. Companies are competing to create new markets and business models enabled by this rise in data, and unearth fresh … More Just because the law allows you to use data in a particular way, should you?

Survey shows utilities’ cybersecurity not keeping up with technology

February 16, 2017

An overwhelming majority (89%) of power and utility executives say their cybersecurity function does not fully meet their organization’s needs, according to the EY Global Information Security Survey 2016-17. That number continues to rise compared with last year (86% in 2015) as companies struggle to manage increased risk from growth in digital and connected devices. … More Survey shows utilities’ cybersecurity not keeping up with technology

China is strengthening its legal framework for the digital economy

February 7, 2017

Following the adoption of the Cybersecurity Law of China (CSL) on 7 November 2016 by the National People’s Congress (NPC), the legal framework for data protection and cybersecurity continues to be enhanced at a significant pace. In November 2016, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released for consultation a draft Notice on Regulating the … More China is strengthening its legal framework for the digital economy