Alyned Thinking

Data privacy is a global issue. As the world gets more connected, data privacy, protection and security concerns are gathering greater attention. It is concerning to observe that organisations are falling behind in their efforts to protect the privacy of users’ personally identifiable information (PII). In this article, we will provide a summary into the recent Facebook data breach and how Alyne can help global companies respond to increasing privacy, protection and security threats.

Although HIPAA has been in effect for over two decades, compliance with the law is still not a straightforward task. Many still lack the appropriate measures applicable to their organisation or are unsure of how to comply with all of the HIPAA Rules set out in Part 164. Alyne's technology can facilitate this process, and offers a comprehensive mapping of Part 164 of the HIPAA regulation, covering the provisions of the HIPAA Data Privacy, Security Controls and Breach Notification Rules.

The Alyne team has recently rolled out a brand new addition to the Content Library with a comprehensive mapping of The Health Insurance and Accountability Management Act (HIPAA). This mapping covers not only section 164.3xx (Security Standards), but also the rules outlined in section 164.4xx (Breach Notification) and section 164.5xx (Privacy Aspects).

Today, almost every aspect of our lifestyle is connected and integrated through a digital platform - from digital payments to video conferences and now, daily work from home set-ups. As our daily life becomes increasingly more digital, the risk for identity theft and falling victim to data breaches has also heightened.  

Testing for China's CBDC (Central-Bank Digital Currency), the digital yuan, began earlier this month, which means that we can safely expect to see the world’s first sovereign digital currency rolled out later this year. In this article, we analyse the impact of cashless payments in modern society and look at where the EU stands in the mobile-first banking revolution.