Is there such a thing as data governance overload?

The internet has become a ubiquitous phenomenon in the UK over the last few decades, with over 80 percent of UK citizens now having access to the World Wide Web. As opportunities for consumer usage grow, so too does the threat of cyber-criminality. Despite the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — which gives consumers greater power over their data while ensuring that companies are more transparent about how they deal with sensitive information — tackling the dark side of the web is still an uphill battle. The internet is transforming rapidly, but how will the interaction between regulation and the landscape of web consumerism change in years to come?

The internet is transforming rapidly, but how will the interaction between personal data regulation and the landscape of web consumerism change in years to come?

Governance innovation, built to support the various conduits of the digital economy, requires an integrated framework that is inclusive of a broad combination of policies, principles, regulations and standards. This integration indicates a shift away from the current regulatory framework epitomised by light-touch regulation, thus ensuring a worldwide standard of personal data privacy that prevents cyber-criminality, especially when it comes to personally identifiable information (PII).

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