Understanding General Data Protection Regulation Compliance

Understanding General Data Protection Regulation Compliance

In April of 2016, the European Union Parliament and Council voted to replace Data Protection Directive 95/46/ec and enact an overreaching data security regulation named the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The law will go into effect in the May 25, 2018 and be the primary law regulating how businesses protect EU citizens’ personal data. Companies that need to meet the old security directive will need to be in compliance of the new law on that date or face stiff fines and other penalties.

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Understanding Blockchain

Understanding Blockchain

The Technology Behind Cryptocurrency Will Do Much More In Time.

There are enough new technologies today that it can be hard to keep up with all of them. One technology that is leaving a lasting mark is blockchain. The technology behind the ever-popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin (and every other cryptocurrency), is quickly becoming a household name.
Here is a brief look into blockchain technology, how it works, and what kind of innovations businesses can use to make it work for them.

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IT for Engineers and Architects

IT for Engineers and Architects

Professional IT management for those who invest, design, build, and maintain our infrastructure.

Washington Works is proud to provide our DC Metro clients with comprehensive managed IT services. For architects and engineers, leveraging today’s most robust technologies is now a matter of fact. The industry has come a long way from relying on T-squares. As a result, Washington Works delivers technology solutions and support that allow today’s architects and engineers to build the infrastructure we all rely on.

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Email Encryption - Dedicated Message Encryption

Powerful and secure email protection for you, your clients, and your network.

If you are doing business over today’s Internet, security has to be a priority for your organization. For those enterprises that could use a platform that provides an additional layer of security for their emails, Washington Works offers a full-scale email encryption solution. Our easily-integrated solution could be the difference between a seemingly benign transmission of information and a debacle that could put your business at risk.

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