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RESEARCH:
RESEARCH: USB DRIVE ENCRYPTION
First and foremost, it is crucial that
organisations understand the new regulation
and its implications. Secondly, they need to
assess which personal and sensitive data the
organisation processes, who has access to
them and which data leaves the organisation.
Once there is an understanding of this, the
third step should be to define a strategy for the
data as well as policies on who gets access to
which data and on which medium.
The next step refers to the technology being
used. And this is where encrypted USB drives
come in. EU GDPR does not dictate which
technology to use in order to protect personal
data, but it does mention encryption as an
option to be considered. Encrypted USBs are
often the most sensible, cost-effective option
for protecting 'data on the go'.
Lastly, organisations need to ensure that users
are aware of the new legislation and that best
practice data protection policies are followed
and the appropriate technology is used. At this
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