Data Privacy and Security Services
Contemporary organisations place significant emphasis on heightened privacy regulations, the profitability demands of stakeholders, and the constantly evolving expectations of consumers regarding privacy.
There is an increasing focus on personal data, which places organisations on the verge of a complex regulatory, reputational, and data privacy risk landscape.
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What we do?
By seeking the assistance of privacy management experts from HAMT Infotech, one can enhance their readiness to confront the future with confidence. We can assist you in the implementation of methods to avert data loss at multiple tiers and ensure compliance with any data protection laws or frameworks mandated by the government. We recognise that all information is vital to the operation of a business, whether it pertains to your clients, employees, IP address, or bank account. We will assist you in categorising your data in order to identify potential threats, gaps, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for enhancement, if present. In addition to identifying and evaluating your existing data security policies, we can also recommend enhancements.
Our knowledgeable IT Audit & Assessment team can advise you on how to comply with local data protection and regulation laws, such as GDPR, PDPL, NESA, etc. or assist you in modifying your operations accordingly.
Our Approach in Data Privacy & Cyber Security
A data privacy and security audit and assessment is a process that evaluates an organization’s adherence to data protection regulations, industry best practices, and internal policies related to the privacy and security of sensitive information. It involves reviewing data handling practices, technical controls, policies and procedures, and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Determine the scope
Define the scope of the audit, including the specific areas and systems that will be assessed. This may include data storage and transmission, access controls, data governance, incident response, third-party management, and regulatory compliance.
Assess data governance and policies
Review the organization's data governance framework, policies, and procedures. Evaluate if there are clear guidelines for data classification, access controls, data retention, data sharing, and data disposal. Assess the organization's compliance with applicable privacy and security regulations.
Evaluate data protection controls
Assess the technical controls in place to protect sensitive data. This may include reviewing network architecture, encryption mechanisms, access controls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management processes. Verify if the controls are implemented effectively and aligned with industry best practices.
Assess third-party management
Evaluate the organization's processes for selecting, contracting, and monitoring third-party vendors that handle sensitive data. Review the due diligence procedures and contractual agreements in place to ensure that third parties adhere to privacy and security requirements.
Review applicable regulations and standards
Identify the relevant data protection regulations and industry standards that apply to the organization. This may include the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), or any other specific regulations or standards based on the organization's industry and geographic location.
Review incident response and breach management
Evaluate the organization's incident response plan and procedures for detecting, responding to, and mitigating data breaches or security incidents. Assess the effectiveness of processes for incident reporting, investigation, and notification, as well as any post-incident lessons learned and remediation efforts.
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Vimal Rama Chandran
Director – Technology Consulting Services
He has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and heads IT Audit & Advisory services & Digital/Automation Business Solutions projects currently.
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