Limit the negative effects of big data
3 . How can we limit the negative effects of big data? (better laws/education etc.?) General Data Protection Regulation, Europe’s biggest change to data protection in a very long time. If companies through this law are ever to mishandle customer data, the company will be given a strict penalty because of such misuse. Clear consent must be given from users of websites and companies online before their information is used, it’s a way to make sure that user information is safe and that companies are completely transparent with how they handle and use user information and data. S ome other ways to limit the risks of big data are: Understanding the risks: One of the best ways to protect against big data security threats is to understand the risks and implement measures to reduce potential incidents. Eliminate unneeded data: Many companies stockpile all of their data, but some of this can be jettisoned once the organization identifies which i...