Latest Privacy News: Finextra Research

Company update/Privacy

SugarCRM embeds more data privacy controls in its products for GDPR compliance

SugarCRM Inc., the company that helps organisations build better business relationships, today announced new features for its entire cloud and product portfolio that will enable financial businesses to implement best practices for data privacy.

02 May 2018

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Microsoft defends support for controversial Cloud Act

A long-running court battle between Microsoft and the US government about whether the latter had the right to access emails held in Microsoft's Irish data centre has come to an anticlimactic end after a judge dismissed the case, ruling it to be "moot" due to the recent passing of the Cloud (Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data) Act.

05 April 2018

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Swift Institute challenges University teams to tackle data privacy under Open API

The academic research arm of interbank payments network Swift is calling on Australian-based students to devise new ways and means of protecting personal information in an open banking environment.

08 January 2018

Company update/Privacy

Oxial rolls out GDPR Express service for mid-market FS firms

Mid-market Financial Services (FS) firms can now benefit from a fast, intelligent and effective solution to achieving GDPR compliance, thanks to the new GDPR EXPRESS from new generation GRC solution provider OXIAL.

08 December 2017

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BBVA-backed Covault launches digital ID protection app

A digital ID startup backed by BBVA has launched a mobile app that uses biometrics and private key technology to help users securely store, share and verify their identities and documents.

06 December 2017

Company update/Privacy

Credit reference agencies combine to help lenders prepare for GDPR

Callcredit, Equifax and Experian are launching an industry-wide Credit Reference Agency Information Notice (CRAIN) in readiness for the implementation of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25 May 2018.

29 November 2017

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Can regtech and CLM save the customer experience? - new Finextra report

Increased regulatory burden is hampering smooth and timely onboarding of customers, as banks struggle with technology implementation and budget parameters, according to financial industry professionals surveyed in a new paper by Finextra Research.

12 October 2017

Company update/Privacy

Artificial Intelligence Bank-in-Messenger raises $1million from IIDF and private investors

The very first “Bank-in-Messenger”- TalkBank.io has raised $1million in seed investments with a company valuation of $6.1million. IIDF and 7 private investors, including Mark Malinovsky (kuponator.ru) have funded the start up.

06 October 2017

Company update/Privacy

Calligo acquires Luxembourg's PSF

Calligo, a leading global cloud solution provider, today announces that it has purchased AMS Systems PSF, a highly respected Luxembourg based IT Services business that provides managed services and cloud infrastructure to the financial services sector.

28 September 2017