Governance Bites #49: data security and integrity, and director responsibility, with Philip Whitmore

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In this video, Mark Banicevich asks Philip Whitmore about the board's responsibility for an entity's data security and integrity. They discuss the risk that third party IT (information technology) providers pose to an entity, and the due diligence the entity should perform before engaging a third party. Philip provides examples of data breaches, and they discuss the lessons directors should take from these examples. Mark also asks Philip the best advice he would give to a director.
Philip Whitmore is one of New Zealand’s leading authorities on cybersecurity. He is a Partner at KPMG specialising in cybersecurity. Philip is also a member of the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand, where he is Convener of the IT Special Interest Group. He has extensive experience in IT internal audit, risk management, controls assurance, and advisory. Philip regularly advises boards of directors on cybersecurity issues.
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