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New 2018 version of Security Verified standard
The open standard ‘Security Verified’, has been updated in August 2018. It is a minor update to improve readability and to make the standard fully aligned with GDPR. The recent update should make this standard even easier to use for organisations that want a good Information Security Policy based on the same principle as ISO…
Sieuwert van Otterloo
Algorithmic bias and how to avoid it in software projects
Many software projects use Artificial Intelligence algorithms to make important decisions. if these decisions are incorrect, this can have important consequences: people will be refused service or have to wait or take extra steps. Recent research has found that several AI algorithms used for face detection are biased. This ‘algorithmic bias’ or lack of ‘algorithmic…
Sieuwert van Otterloo
Free GDPR and information security templates
We appreciate it when organisations try to take steps towards GDPR compliance and information security. Therefore we share the templates that we have made for common documents. Each template comes with instructions so that you can fill them in yourself.
Sieuwert van Otterloo
ICT Institute speaking in De Balie on security Intelligence referendum
On 26 February, ICT Institute presented at a discussion evening in De Balie. De Balie is a well-known platform and center for freedom of speech, contemporary art, politics, culture, cinema and media, situated near the Leidseplein in Amsterdam. ICT Institute co-founder Floris van den Broek spoke about the technical aspects of obtaining personal information for…
Floris van den Broek
10 step guide for GDPR / Privacy compliance
Privacy is becoming a larger topic by the day, and there is a good reason for it. As of May 25 2018, all companies in EU Member States that interact with Personal Data have to abide by the General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR for short, AVG in Dutch). Based on the 10-step summary by…
Joost Krapels