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The Data Act (EU 2023/2854) fundamentally redefines data governance in Europe, particularly data from connected objects, industrial systems and associated services. 👉 For a CIO, the impacts are very concrete: • Data access by design IoT solutions must allow direct, secure and free access to the generated data, in usable formats. No more "default" technical barriers. • Extended portability and sharing Companies will be able to request the transfer of their data (personal and

This is a question I encounter very often in my work as an outsourced CIO. Behind it all, the same issues always lie: data security, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. I had the opportunity to share my experience in a white paper dedicated to access and password management. I offer a practical perspective: Why a centralized manager has become indispensable, and above all, what criteria should be considered to choose the right one in a business context. If this

One week after discussing onboarding, it's time to address the other side of the coin: an employee's departure. Like their arrival, this moment is critical and requires method and rigor. 💻 Disable access: From the outset, the employee should no longer have access to information systems, cloud applications, email, or VPN. Every oversight can create significant security risks. 🖥️ Equipment recovery and processing: computers, phones, badges… each piece of equipment must follow

Since September 18, 2025, LinkedIn has informed its European users that, starting November 3, 2025, some of their personal data and content may be used to train its generative AI models, unless they explicitly object. This policy was previously only in place for US users. I chose to disable this option to maintain control over my work data. This can be done in the Data Privacy menu, then under Data for Generative AI Improvement. 💡 A small action to protect your privacy, but

During a Senate hearing, Anton CARNIAUX, Legal Director of Microsoft France, acknowledged a reality often downplayed: the Cloud Act applies even to data hosted in European datacenters . 👉 If the parent company is American, U.S. law prevails . ⚖️ Why this matters:The Cloud Act allows U.S. authorities to request data held by any American provider, even if stored outside the United States . ✅ Practical solutions, even for SMEs: 🔹 Data Privacy Framework (DPF) (since 2023) gove

Article to read: https://lnkd.in/eRuSDSt9 A massive data breach revealed by ZDNet affects Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and many other critical services. The compromised data includes real passwords, in plain text, easily exploitable by attackers. 👉 As a leader, you have two reflexes to adopt immediately: Change your passwords, especially if you reuse them on multiple services. Check if your email address has been compromised: https://haveibeenpwned.com 💡 This type of

If you offer Wi-Fi access to your customers, did you know that you are legally responsible for how it is used? In France, the Hadopi Law (Article L34-1 of the Postal and Electronic Communications Code) requires internet service providers, including companies offering public Wi-Fi, to retain users' connection data for one year. This obligation is further reinforced by European Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), which mandates rigorous and secure management of personal data. ✅ A f