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Top Myths About Data Protection

Surendra Singh
Monday, March 31, 2008
Surendra Singh
McLaren Mercedes’ $100 million fine and exclusion from the Formula 1 constructors’ title exploded the issue of data leakage into the limelight of the world’s press last year. But it’s not just the glamorous world of motor sport that’s been affected. Almost daily we hear of another data breach incident in industries ranging from retail to finance to
government.

A survey conducted by Websense and The Nielsen Company, India in 2007, highlighted that 35 percent of employees feel worried about losing both personal as well as work-related information.

This article seeks to debunk some of the myths that exist around data protection. A key challenge for senior executives is to consider how to put best practices in place to address this matter without impeding daily business operations.

Myth #1
Data leak prevention is the IT manager’s problem
Securing companies from external threats such as viruses has long been in the IT department’s realm. Today, the challenge of protecting sensitive data spans all business units. It is commonly believed that the Board would hold ultimate responsibility should an information leak occur. Senior managers need to drive the implementation of the necessary technologies and compliance processes to protect confidential data from the top of the organisation.

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