https://www.gymmaster.com/tags/security--privacy/ Recent content in Security & Privacy on GymMaster Gym Management Software Hugo -- gohugo.io en-US Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:00:42 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/gym-data-privacy-and-security-guide-for-gym-owners/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:00:42 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/gym-data-privacy-and-security-guide-for-gym-owners/ If you’re reading this article, it’s more than likely that you’ve got one on right now: a FitBit, a WHOOP or a smartwatch tasked with tracking your movements and biometrics. Fitness technology has exploded, and with it the need for strong data privacy and security practices for gyms. Fitness fans have been quick to recognize the value of data in achieving peak performance, and have gone all-in on watches and chest straps to collect and analyze biometric info. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/reduce-risk-working-from-home/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:54:17 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/reduce-risk-working-from-home/ Given the restrictions put in place by governments around the world to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are being forced to shift their business operations off-site to their homes. Fitness club owners are no exception, and with GymMaster being a cloud-based gym management systemthis process is seamless and easy as the platform is device responsive allowing access to the system from any web-capable phone, tablet or computer. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/two-factor-authentication/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:23:58 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/two-factor-authentication/ As with any form of business software responsible for storing sensitive information, such as a client’s personal details and contact information, measures should be undertaken to ensure the security of your club management software so that only those who have permission are able to access the system. Not only for legal and insurance reasons but also for the safety of your members. GymMaster has a host of security features included to keep the data of your business and its members safe. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/gdpr-fitness-industry/ Sun, 04 Mar 2018 21:18:51 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/gdpr-fitness-industry/ While relevant a wide variety of industries, the GDPR is specifically important for those in the fitness industry due to the sensitive nature of information collected. The GDPR is being introduced on the 25th of May this year, and it is going to be the strictest privacy law in the world. It’s aim is to protect all EU citizens from privacy and data breaches in an increasingly data-driven world. If you are based in the EU or UK, or have any members or clients in the EU or UK, then this law applies to you. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/cpu-vulnerabilities-meltdown/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 21:25:38 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/cpu-vulnerabilities-meltdown/ All Services Will Be Affected. A number of serious security vulnerabilities affecting many CPU architectures have recently been disclosed by Google Project Zero. Jann Horn of Project Zero recently made the announcement. “We have discovered that CPU data cache timing can be abused to efficiently leak information out of mis-speculated execution, leading to (at worst) arbitrary virtual memory read vulnerabilities across local security boundaries in various contexts.” As a result, our servers are requiring maintenance at multiple levels.