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Zoom: strengthening data protection measures to deliver limitless human connection
Zoom, the leading video conferencing platform, is committed to delivering limitless human connection while prioritising data protection, particularly in Europe. To achieve this, Zoom collaborates with renowned experts from the European Economic Area (EEA) and partners with organisations worldwide to gain diverse perspectives on data privacy issues. The European Patent Office and Oracle Red Bull Racing are among the prominent organisations leveraging Zoom’s services for their specific needs. A significant partnership is with SURF, a collaborative organisation for IT in education and research in the Netherlands. They conducted a detailed Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) to identify risks and provide recommendations for mitigating them. The University of Amsterdam acknowledges Zoom’s efforts to address privacy concerns highlighted by the DPIA. Zoom has also obtained certifications
and attestations from various government agencies and official institutions. Notable certifications include Italy’s ACN, Germany’s BSI C5, and Spain’s ENS High, affirming Zoom’s compliance with stringent security, efficiency and reliability standards in each country. To enhance user control, Zoom offers features such as EEA-based data storage options for paid customers, data subject access request tools, a marketing preference center, audit log tracking and increased visibility into data retention and deletion policies. Zoom maintains a steadfast commitment to privacy and security in Europe. The company continuously refines its platform, engages in strategic partnerships and introduces new initiatives to meet customer and regulatory expectations. Zoom promises to announce further news and initiatives, ensuring secure and connected communication for users worldwide.
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SAS Report: private cloud the way to go
A recent SAS report has emphasised the importance for businesses to consolidate their operations to a single private cloud instead of using multiple cloud providers. Currently, businesses that spread their operations across multiple cloud platforms face challenges in extracting data and insights efficiently. The report found that 70% of businesses use different analytics platforms for each cloud, leading to time-consuming processes to access insights due to data being stored in different clouds. The report surveyed more than 200 decision-
makers in the UK & Ireland in data, analytics and cloud services. It also revealed that 42% of businesses rely on at least two public cloud providers, resulting in wasted time and costs. Cloud proliferation was identified as the main cause of operational challenges in extracting insights from data. Mark Appleton, Chief Customer Officer at ALSO Cloud UK, warned of the increased cybersecurity risk of using multiple cloud platforms. He advised businesses to consolidate their environments into a single cloud platform to achieve streamlined operations and enhance network security.
Mark Appleton Chief Customer Officer
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70% of businesses use different analytics platforms for each cloud, leading to time-consuming processes to access insights
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