Managing Data Migration in the Face of Current Data Residency Demands

Matthew Shea    On May 25th, 2018, the European Union began enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect customer privacy and data. GDPR adherence requirements apply to any organization in any country, inside or outside the EU, that handles or processes EU residents’ personal data. In the wake of GDPR, organizations should reconsider their…...…

As the volume of data collected by organizations continues to increase, so too do regulations designed to protect data from misuse, particularly when it comes to personal data. One of these is the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which goes into full effect on May 25th, 2018, and has global implications — it applies…

Learn how different compliance initiatives can coexist within a central compliance management repository while harnessing existing master data. This leads to a more efficient regulatory adherence process. Key Concept Compliance initiatives are a set of regulations and legislations that an enterprise is expected to adhere to strictly in the process of conducting its business activities…....…

Data protection regulations are on the rise, with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018, due to go into effect in January 2020, one of the more recent examples. CCPA in combination with the already existing European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is set to have a major impact on how businesses handle their…

Reviewing the user and database access in your SAP system to prepare for the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union has some particular requirements. Controls should be reinforced on user and database rights to access tables with personal information. Documentation, validation, and coordination should also be more comprehensive. Key Concept Organizations…...…

Learn how to run hazardous substance checks in SAP Environment, Health, and Safety Management using SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services. These checks for hazardous substances help gather information from the logistics system and pass it on to the trade compliance system for early warning, reporting, and appropriate corrective actions. They also help with import and…...…

Learn how to change your practices within your SAP environment so that they comply with the new data General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) privacy regulation. Key Concept The new European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become effective on May 25, 2018. Companies using European personal data, both inside and outside of Europe, are…...…

Failure to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has dire consequences for businesses, including loss of reputation and fines. This article explains how an organization can use SAP Solutions Extensions to track personal data flow, control users’ access to applications and data, safely share data with partners, and protect application codes used for…

Over the years, companies have been replacing paper invoices with electronic versions to improve agility and to gain better insights into their business. In recent years, however, tax authorities and governmental organizations in an increasing number of countries have begun enforcing the use of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) by law to combat fraud and save costs,…

Trade services representatives and compliance managers need a variety of reports for screening and monitoring business partners and countries under embargoes as well as for general importing and exporting checks. With the GTS Business Package, they can stay current with circumstances related to their business partners, transactions, and verify sanctioned or embargo situations as well…...…