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| Think GDPR Only Means Reporting Data Breaches Within 72 Hours? Think Again | | BetterCloud Monitor | Like winter, GDPR is coming. While GDPR does require you to report a data breach within 72 hours, that’s not the only rule IT needs to be aware of. GDPR also involves the newly defined role of a Data Protection Officer (do you need to appoint one?), and new responsibilities for data controllers vs. data processors (which one are you?). Find out the answers in this post. Plus, we’re including a 10-step checklist to get you jump-started on your path to GDPR compliance. | | Android Will Flag Snooping Apps That Don’t Warn Users | | Engadget | Google's Safe Browsing team has unveiled stricter enforcement of its "unwanted software policy," warning users off Android apps that collect your personal data without consent. Google's search engine will even scare users away from websites that offer up apps violating its policies. | | The 2017 Ars Technica Gadget Gift Guide: Office and Desk Tech Edition | | Ars Technica | It’s the holidays, which means it’s once again time to rack your brain in search of the right gifts for the right people. If someone on your list is into tech, though, Ars Technica's got your back. | | | | | | Turn Your Phone into a Google Slides Remote Control with This Chrome Extension | | TNW | Remote for Google Slides is a handy Chrome extension that lets you use your phone as a presentation remote. Simply fire up your presentation and edit its URL, visit the link displayed on-screen (you can bookmark it for easy access) on your phone, enter the provided access code, and bam! Your phone is now a remote. | | Getting the Most Out of Slack Threads | | Several People Are Typing | Ideas to help organize your team conversations in Slack. | | |
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