Recently, a surge in AI-powered virtual data rooms (VDRs) have proved helpful in optimizing due diligence tasks like redaction. Data redaction tools have emerged to remove key terms quickly and relatively easily, saving sellers time and energy. Where these tools fall short, however, is in their ability to eliminate much of the manual effort still needed to structure and guide how information is redacted.
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Data Protection in Transition: GDPR, CCPA and Comparable Data Protection Laws
Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect in May 2018, companies around the globe have been struggling to understand and meet the standards of this regulation, while additional legislation around the world continues to evolve and new policies are passed into law.
What Are Virtual Data Rooms Used For?
Control and security
Most of us are familiar with file sharing sites, having used them in our personal lives.
These services allow users to create, store and share files in a cloud-based repository that syncs in real-time across all devices. Users have some control over who can access, share, download and edit files, but that’s mostly where the control starts and stops.
Five Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Venue (DFIN's Virtual Data Room)
Let artificial intelligence do the heavy lifting
As with most established technologies, recent evolutions of the VDR incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning. DFIN’s Venue, however, is the only solution that intuitively adapts to your specific needs. It has a number of AI functions that create significant efficiencies, drive increased accuracy and give you more insight into your business and data.
Same Battle, Different Field: A Conversation With Our Chief Information Security Officer
For almost a decade, Dannie Combs’ day-to-day decisions had life-or-death implications. In his role with the United States Air Force, Combs managed cybersecurity operations and information risk activities for military and governmental organizations as a member of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, National Security Agency, Air Intelligence Agency, and more, participating in missions ranging from homeland defense to offensive operations around the world.
Pitch Perfect: Why a Powerful Brand Story is Essential for IPO Success
Scott Pinkner has assisted with many IPOs over his career. As a managing director at DFIN, he and his team of experts have helped many firms navigate their transition from private to public companies.
Under Pressure: New GDPR Rule Makes Data Security a Critical C-Suite Concern
Here’s news worth monitoring. Ohio lawmakers passed a handful of bills before heading into the 2018 summer break. One of those, Senate Bill 220, includes legal protection for companies that suffer a data breach, provided they had reasonable security controls in place when the incident occurred. Governor John Kasich signed the legislation in early August.
All Together Now: AI-Powered Security Orchestration Delivers Significant Benefits
It’s a familiar tune, with a twist. In today’s fast-paced digital world, there’s an ever-growing demand for cybersecurity to become more automated, integrated and accelerated. Now, industry stakeholders like Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) are responding with security orchestration — a shift in the application of technology that allows security tools to work together seamlessly as an independent system, with minimal human involvement.
Deciphering the GDPR: A DFIN Primer
The European Union’s GDPR took effect in May 2018. As the first major update to data protection laws in the EU since 1995, it combines previous data protection directives into a single, comprehensive regulation — one of its main advantages.
But what if your organization is based outside EU borders? Do you need to concern yourself with all that the GDPR covers?