EU compliance and regulations for the IT security professional

This paper highlights key directives and legislation within the European Union that have an impact on IT security practitioners, IT managers and others with responsibility for IT systems.

Legislation is vast and constantly changing. This paper is not designed to be an exhaustive review of every law and directive applicable across the EU and is not to be construed as legal advice. Where appropriate national legislation has been highlighted as it applies to the larger members of the EU.

By reading this paper, IT security practitioners, IT managers and others will gain an awareness of legal factors that affect them today. It is strongly advised that any organisation requiring further explanations or details of appropriate legislation consult qualified legal practitioners.

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A really useful document which for me highlights the fact that all Organisations now have a huge responsibility to comply with the mounting legislation and regulation surrounding the accessibility and protection of data. IT Security is no longer just about which antivirus software we use, its a highly complex area that needs robust policy and procedures around use of IT assets in order to ensure compliance
Phil Heap (25/06/09)

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