GDPR
Xtremepush announce new GDPR Compliance Module
With just over 5 months to go until GDPR becomes into effect, Xtremepush are excited to announce our new GDPR Compliance Module which will enable global enterprises to achieve and sustain GDPR Compliance. As part of our dedicated GDPR Compliance Module, we have introduced a number of new features to help ease the burden of […]
Uber’s error ahead of GDPR is valuable lesson for businesses
Earlier this week, Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi gave a statement which he confirmed that in late 2016 they became aware that two hackers managed to gain access to personal data of 57 million customers based around the world which was stored on a third party cloud computing platform the company uses. UBER also admitted it [...]
Research shows that Irish Firms are NOT ready for GDPR
A recent survey conducted by Mazars and McCann Fitzgerald finds that Irish businesses are unprepared for GDPR which is to be enforced on the 25th of May 2018. GDPR involves all businesses of all sizes that posses or manage the use of personal data. Once GDPR comes into force, businesses could be handed fines of [...]
GDPR and what it means for Email Marketing
From the 25th of May 2018, the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will have a direct impact on any business or organisation that uses personal data belonging to EU citizens. If you use email marketing for your business, it is vital that you understand the new European law concerning data privacy. What is GDPR? [...]
GDPR and its Importance for The Travel Industry
In recent years, there have been extraordinary changes in the purchase of travel and transport services, from consumer habits to the channels utilised. This has led to the role of traditional travel providers, from airlines to travel agencies to utility transport companies, been dramatically changed. Digital services have become the preferred consumer choice in the […]
Xtremepush partner with GDPR Awareness Coalition
Xtremepush are delighted to announce our partnership with the GDPR Awareness Coalition. The GDPR Awareness Coalition is a not-for-profit, fixed-term initiative, established in February 2017, to assist in raising awareness of the data privacy obligations for companies big or small, from the global multinational to single employee traders, as a result of the implementation of […]
GDPR – The Practicalities of a New Reality
There are now about 380 days until GDPR is ‘the new reality’ and becomes law across the EU Member States. Companies are carefully reviewing the legislation, working to understand what GDPR will mean for them as Data Controllers, Data Processors, or in some circumstances both. In this article – I’ll talk in practical terms considering the […]
Survive and Thrive in the new GDPR environment
There is much talk right now across many industry verticals from Financial Services and Fintech to Transport and Retail about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Many articles reference the significant fines of 4% of annual global turnover or €20 million, whichever is greater. Lots of references are being made to Customer Consent, The Right […]