Dahua technology achieves a unique first in global video surveillance industry
Dahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry announced today that just a day before General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect from May 25, 2018, it has achieved the unique honor of becoming the first company in global video surveillance industry to receive the certification for its IP Video Products from TÜV Rheinland. It means that its IP products are in full compliance with GDPR.
Dahua IP Video Products became the First to be Certified by TÜV Rheinland
On May 24th, TÜV Rheinland held the 2018 Cyber Risk Management Forum in Shanghai. The forum, started by Mr. Lutz Frankholz, Executive Director of TÜV Rheinland Greater China, is among the highest level that is themed on information risk in China and is joined by professionals from both business and academic circles.
Dahua Technology participated in the forum together with many outstanding companies from multiple industries. Mr. Zhang Junchang, Director of Cybersecurity Product Line of Dahua Technology, received certification towards IP Video Products on behalf of the company. This means the aforementioned IP products are compliance with the GDPR (EU, 2016/679) and meet the TÜV Rheinland 2PfG 2624/06.17 standard (covering IoT security and privacy protection requirements) and are world-class in information security and privacy protection.
Dahua Technology Extends Personal Data Protection Features Required Under GDPR To Global Users
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a set of new law by which the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission intend to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the European Union, The regulation which is said to be the “most stringent in history”will be implemented from May 25th, 2018. GDPR establishes strict, high-level, wide-scope protection standards for personal data. Wherever a company is located, as long as it processes personal data of an EU citizen during the provision of products or services, it must comply with GDPR.
Dahua Technology has successfully applied GDPR personal data protection standards and TUV Rheinland’s IoT security and privacy protection standard for products that are being shipped globally, including those that are shipped to countries and regions outside of EU. This allows Dahua Technology’s global users to enjoy surveillance products that have the same protection level as those in EU.
Significance of the Certification
In and out of EU, the concerns to cybersecurity is souring these days. Being the first in the global video surveillance industry to be certified by TÜV Rheinland demonstrates Dahua Technology’s achievements against cybersecurity, and also means that customers who use Dahua Technology’s certified IP products are able to meet the GDPR standard.
The certification procedure is closely related to the company’s whole management system. Its smooth carrying out showcased Dahua Technology’s emphasis on product quality and compliance. Dahua will relentlessly make use of its internal source as well as professional third-party partners like TÜV Rheinland to create more value to its customers and users.
Personal data security and data subject rights should be respected and protected, and this is only the beginning. Also, today, Dahua has shared a white paper named ‘How Can Dahua Products Help Users Comply With GDPR.’ With a mission of “Safer Society, Smarter Living”, Dahua Technology will continue to focus on“Innovation, Quality and Service” to serve partners and customers around the world.
About Dahua Technology
Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry. In 2017, Dahua was ranked 3rd in “Security 50” by a&s international. Dahua is committed to providing the highest quality solutions and products with the latest technologies to enable our end users to perform their business successfully. The company has more than 6,000 R&D engineers and technical staff working on cutting-edge technologies in camera lens, image sensor, video encoding & transmission, embedded processor, graphic processing, video analytics, software reliability, network security and other technologies.
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About TÜV Rheinland
An internationally renowned independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization, TÜV Rheinland possesses over 140 years of experience, has 500 service locations in 65 countries on 5 continents, employs over 18,000 people worldwide, and provides professional service support to clients around the world. TÜV Rheinland has long been synonymous with rigorous high-quality testing and certification services and for providing a variety of professional assessments from an impartial and independent perspective. We provide local companies with quality services and solutions that comply with safety, quality, and environmental-friendly requirements. www.tuv.com