The work of chief information officers (CIOs) is becoming increasingly difficult amidst the proposed reform of the EU Data Protection Directive, prompting support for "data protection by design...a more proactive approach to security," The Guardian reports. One attorney suggests that while the concept has "only become fashionable" in the last year or so, "its popularity will continue to grow because of changes to the regulatory environment and the requirement for smarter data protection." Another expert suggests it is the only option to manage public-sector IT needs, noting, "It's not even a choice. Modern CIOs have to create security by design if they want to do their job properly."
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