Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. The Irish DPC fined WhatsApp €5.5M The Irish DPC fined WhatsApp €5.5M

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 11, 2020

On August 5, 2020, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) announced that it has levied a fine of €250,000 on French online shoe retailer, Spartoo, for various infringements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

Retail 114

Retail GDPR IT Personal data 114

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

The company produces video doorbells under the brand names EKEN and Tuck, its products are by major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Shein, Sears and Temu. Photo: Consumer Reports The security flaws could allow threat actors to view footage from the devices or control them completely.

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Data Matters

JUNE 3, 2019

The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) released two Risk Alerts, on April 16, 2019 and May 23, 2019, highlighting the importance of privacy and cybersecurity compliance for SEC-registered investment advisors and broker-dealers under Regulation S-P. April 16 Risk Alert – Privacy Notices and Safeguard Policies.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Virtually all companies like to say they take their customers’ privacy and security seriously, make it a top priority, blah blah. That’s because very few of the world’s biggest companies list any security executives in their highest ranks. banks) would have this role in their executive leadership team.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2020

A German p rivacy watchdog is investigating into clothing retailer H&M because it was allegedly spying on its customer service representatives in Germany. SecurityAffairs – H&M, privacy). Privacy watchdog opens an investigation appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 12, 2018

On January 8, 2017, the UK Information Commissioner (“ICO”) issued an unprecedented monetary penalty of £400,000 against British mobile phone retailer, The Car Phone Warehouse Limited. In its decision, the ICO meticulously detailed the chronology of events and technical failures that led to the breach.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 291 appeared first on Security Affairs. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Other campaigns observed by the experts invited recipients to claim gift cards from popular retailers like Home Depot. In this case, the spam messages include links to fake online survey pages that have nothing to do with the retailer’s gift card. The experts also published a guide for a secure holiday shopping.

Sales 141

Sales Retail Phishing Passwords 141

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 8, 2017

The new team brings together the firm’s renowned capabilities in privacy and cybersecurity with its recognized strength in M&A transactions. Lisa Sotto , head of the firm’s Global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, adds: “Personal data is a critical asset that should always be addressed as a key deal point.”.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At this point, most companies doing business in California are aware of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), and most have been bracing for the eventual onslaught of class action litigation to follow its passage. On February 3, 2020, a class action lawsuit was filed that expressly references the CCPA— Barnes v. 3:20-cv-00812.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 6, 2022

“After reviewing thousands of posts, the OAG compiled login credentials for customer accounts at 17 well-known companies, which included online retailers, restaurant chains, and food delivery services. We must do everything we can to protect consumers’ personal information and their privacy.” Every company did so.”

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

The securWizCase experts found a major breach that affected the popular online retailer Cosmolog Kozmetik. WizCase’s security team, led by Ata Hakç?l, l, has found a major breach in popular online retailer Cosmolog Kozmetik’s database. Cosmolog is even listed as a co-responsible on Unishop’s privacy page.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Retail Privacy Sales 105

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

On September 15, 2016, the New Jersey Senate unanimously approved a bill that seeks to limit retailers’ ability to collect and use personal data contained on consumers’ driver and non-driver identification cards. The bill, known as the Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act , must now be approved by the New Jersey Assembly.

Privacy 45

Privacy Retail Personal data Insurance 45

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Consumers have begun to better understand how their data is being used, but many fail to realize the hidden privacy pitfalls in every day technology. Related: Europe tightens privacy rules. Here are some of the most common yet hidden privacy dangers facing consumers today. What is in it for the business offering these ‘savings’?

Privacy 174

Privacy Sales Access Big data 174

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Recent judicial interpretations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”), 740 ILCS 14, present potential litigation risks for retailers who employ biometric-capture technology, such as facial recognition, retina scan or fingerprint software. Biometric Privacy Laws on the Books. Privacy Litig. ,

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 24, 2017

On July 21, 2017, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a bill that places new restrictions on the collection and use of personal information by retail establishments for certain purposes. to record, retain or transmit information by a covered entity pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

Privacy 40

Privacy Retail Insurance Sales 40

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 25, 2018

This year’s report documents these twin drivers, what organizations are doing about the problems and best practice recommendations for how IT security stances should change to meet both needs. A failure to adopt modern data security methods for existing data sets. The failure to adopt modern data security methods.

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Digital transformation Blockchain Security Encryption 96

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Union’s landmark data privacy law, took effect in 2018. Think: an online retailer that stores customers’ email addresses to send order updates. Storage limitation: Organizations should securely dispose of data as soon as its purpose is fulfilled.

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GDPR Compliance Personal data Privacy 84

IT Governance

OCTOBER 3, 2019

If you’re using CCTV to monitor employees, you should also explain in your privacy policy that they are being recorded. What’s the difference between a privacy policy and privacy notice? Many retailers sell signs like this, leaving the purpose blank so that you can fill it in with the appropriate message.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 19, 2022

On October 12, 2022, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office had secured a $1.9 million penalty from e-commerce retailer Zoetop, owner of SHEIN and ROMWE, following an improperly handled data breach. In addition to paying New York $1.9

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Data breaches Passwords Retail Cybersecurity 64

IT Governance

AUGUST 19, 2020

In general, data processors will be expected to: Oversee the logistics of data processing; Determine how to store the collected information; Ensure that the information is secure; Determine how to transfer personal data; Ensure that a retention schedule is adhered to; and. Privacy as a Service.

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GDPR Personal data Compliance Privacy 95

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 21, 2017

On March 17, 2017, retailer Neiman Marcus agreed to pay $1.6 The consumer plaintiffs sued Neiman Marcus in March 2014, alleging that the company failed to protect customers’ privacy and waited 28 days to inform affected customers of the breach.

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Data breaches Retail Information Security Education 56

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2019

In August 2016, security expert Martin Vigo devised a method to abuse an optional SMS-based feature that allowed users to authorize payments by replying to an SMS message with a provided 6-digit code. To update your privacy settings on the web first log in to venmo.com. Privacy and select your preferred default privacy setting.

Retail 83

Retail Privacy Access Security 83

Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2022

Researchers spotted 5 malicious Google Chrome extensions used to track users’ browsing activity and profit of retail affiliate programs. “The users of the extensions are unaware of this functionality and the privacy risk of every site being visited being sent to the servers of the extension authors.”

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Retail Sales Authentication Privacy 96

Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2021

The information has been originally published at RaidForums which are known for the illegal selling of any data loss from Internet portals and insecure online services. . The data breach of such a resource having close ties to the victim’s lifestyle may disclose the vital information affecting user’s privacy globally.

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Data breaches Sales Retail Phishing 104

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As reported in the the Retail Industry Law Resource blog : Plaintiff’s firms continue to file variations of state law wiretapping lawsuits over “session replay” software and “live chat” or “chatbot” applications in various jurisdictions. User consent is consistently a defense under state wiretapping statutes.

Communications 58

Communications Retail Privacy Access 58

Data Matters

JANUARY 16, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) released its report (the 2019 Report) setting forth its list of examination priorities for 2019 (the Exam Priorities). Continued Focus on Retail Investors. On December 20, 2018, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) of the U.S. capital markets.

Retail 68

Retail Compliance Risk Marketing 68

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

TRENDnet”) stemming from allegations that TRENDnet’s failure to provide reasonable security for its Internet Protocol (“IP”) security cameras allowed hackers to publicly post online live feeds from approximately 700 customers’ cameras. On September 4, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with TRENDnet, Inc.

Retail 40

Retail Security Compliance Information Security 40

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2022

Some reports even described ads that impersonated real online retailers that drove people to lookalike websites. Below is a list of best practices shared by the FTC to avoid social media frauds: Limit who can see your posts and information on social media. Check if you can opt out of targeted advertising. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Retail Marketing Privacy IT 87

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Basic information security practices – and I really do mean basic – are ignored over and over again, and for what? NC DHHS Reports Data Security Incident. Privacy breach at Burns Lake hospital. Dal warns of potential information breach. Toronto company confirms user information stolen from six hacked websites.

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Data breaches Retail Privacy Phishing 75

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) released its annual National Exam Program Examination Priorities (Exam Priorities). 1 As has been widely reported, the Exam Priorities’ general focus areas include: retail investors. 1 As has been widely reported, the Exam Priorities’ general focus areas include: retail investors.

Compliance 60

Compliance Retail Cybersecurity Risk 60

IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

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Data Privacy 87

Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 87

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

According to The Register , the online retail giant emailed affected customers on Tuesday, unapologetically saying: Hello, We’re contacting you to let you know that our website inadvertently disclosed your name and email address due to a technical error. Sincerely, Customer Service Department. Amazon.co.uk.

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Data breaches Personal data Passwords Encryption 96

Hunton Privacy

MAY 26, 2010

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz recently sent a letter to Congressman Edward Markey, Co-Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Privacy Caucus, announcing that the FTC will address the privacy risks associated with the use of digital copiers.

Privacy 40

Privacy Risk Manufacturing Retail 40

IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Management teams and front-of-house staff alike need to be familiar with the tools and their functions, as well as the associated information security landscape. With so much personal data collected and used to inform business decisions, it’s vital that your team has the necessary understanding of cyber and information security.

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Customer Experience IoT Information Security Data collection 71

IT Governance

APRIL 17, 2019

However, there’s a growing perception that all this gadgetry is a distraction from the fundamentals of the hotel business: ensuring that guests’ privacy is intact and their information is secure. Focus on security. Security and privacy are huge issues. Balancing security and experience.

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