Huawei Warns of Surge in Data Lawsuits, Urges Businesses to Prioritize Security
Businesses worldwide are facing increasing data security challenges. Huawei predicts a surge in class-action lawsuits related to personal data in the coming years. Meanwhile, experts urge companies to focus on data minimisation and business continuity management to mitigate risks.
The emergence of 'shadow IT' or 'shadow data' - technology and data used without the knowledge of the IT department - poses additional challenges to data compliance departments. Organisations are advised to adopt data minimisation strategies, privacy by design and default, and ensure business continuity management (BCM) plans are in place.
Transparency about data transfer locations and types is crucial for businesses to comply with legal requirements. Records of processing activities (RoPa), privacy notices, and cookies should be up-to-date and compliant with governing laws. Encryption and tokenisation are also recommended as effective risk mitigation strategies for data breaches.
In recent years, we've seen collective lawsuits against tech giants like Meta (Facebook) due to data leaks. Between 2021 and 2022, over 14,000 individuals joined a collective action against Meta in Germany, seeking compensation and sanctions for personal data protection breaches. As data lawsuits increase, businesses must prioritise data security and compliance to avoid similar legal challenges.
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