The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

The rise of social media has added to the many user-friendly digital tools scammers, sextortionists, and hackers can leverage in order to manipulate their victims. Cybersecurity has similarly developed as a necessary countermeasure to prevent scammers from rampaging the privacies of citizens.

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Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Digitally Manipulated Media Already Poses National Security and Privacy Concerns A panel of legal experts and technologists warned lawmakers that deepfake technologies were already causing security and privacy concerns across the country, particularly for women and minority communities, as research shows that current detection systems contain biases (..)

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

He’s also an award-winning author, and has been involved in developing a wide range of information security and data privacy training courses, has consulted for clients across the globe, and is a regular media commentator and speaker. We sat down to chat to him about industry challenges in 2024.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 1, 2024

Expert Panelists Debate Impact of AI, Geopolitics and New Tactics in the Year Ahead In conjunction with a new report from CyberEd.io, Information Security Media Group asked some of the industry's leading cybersecurity and privacy experts about 10 top trends to watch in 2024.

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Hunton Privacy

APRIL 13, 2023

396 creating the state’s Social Media Safety Act (the “Act”). The Act comes after Utah’s similar social media laws enacted in March. The Act will apply to social media companies that operate social media platforms and have at least $100 million in annual revenue.

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 10, 2023

On March 1-3, 2023, the Utah legislature passed a series of bills, SB 152 and HB 311, regarding social media usage for minors. For accounts registered to minors, the bill would require the relevant social media company to provide the minor’s parent or guardian access to the content and interactions of the account.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 24, 2023

On October 15, 2023, a proposal was published on Utah’s social media regulation law, S.B. As part of Utah’s effort to regulate social media companies, state officials released proposed rules for S.B. 152’s requirement that social media companies verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for minors who intend to use the platforms.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 8, 2023

Social Media Giant Faces Prospect of Being Fined $100,000 Per Day Starting Aug. 14 The Norwegian data regulator said it will start fining Facebook parent company Meta nearly $100,000 daily starting on Monday unless the social media giant stops showing users behavioral ads without their explicit consent.

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The Guardian Data Protection

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

But the ‘likes’ weren’t worth the risks Social media is a strange place. A 2018 report by the children’s commissioner found that parents share about 71 photos and 29 videos of their child every year on social media. On average, by the time the child is aged 13, parents have posted 1,300 photos and videos of them to social media.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 23, 2024

22, 2024 – Today, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) , announced the program for its third annual Data Privacy Week campaign, which will take place from January 22nd to January 27th. While you can’t control every bit of collected data, it’s crucial to assert your right to data privacy.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Privacy never sleeps in California. In recent days and as California’s legislative session comes to a close, there have been a number of significant legislative and regulatory developments in the state, each of which will likely (again) change the privacy landscape in California and, by extension, the rest of the country.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

Social Media Company Fined for GDPR Violation Related to Ad Personalization The Irish Data Protection Commission has imposed a fine of 390 million euros against Meta Ireland for violating the General Data Protection Regulation related to user data processing.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The agenda of the open meeting includes a vote by the FTC on whether to release a staff perspective and recommendations on the blurring of advertising and content on digital media and its effects on children and teens. A transcript of the October 19, 2022 event is available here.

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Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

court documents to reveal internal Facebook discussions about data security and privacy controls, as Parliament probes Facebook and other social media firms, as well as Russian interference and fake news. Bikini App Developer's Lawsuit Discovery Feeds Parliament's Facebook Probe A British lawmaker has obtained sealed U.S.

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Data Breach Today

JULY 26, 2019

Critics Say the Deal Doesn't Do Enough to Protect Users' Privacy Facebook's $5 billion privacy settlement with the FTC this week did little to satisfy critics who argue that the social media giant still holds too much sway over its users' personal data.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

On February 12, 2024, a federal court in the Southern District of Ohio issued an order granting a Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, prohibiting the Ohio Attorney General from implementing and enforcing the Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, Ohio Rev. Code § 1349.09(B)(1) B)(1) (the “Act”).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2019

The FBI is searching for contractors to monitor social media for potential threats, the announcement raises concerns for user privacy. The abuse of social media passwords for malicious purpose is quite common, for this reason, the FBI is searching for contractors to monitor them. SecurityAffairs – social media, FBI).

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Data Matters

JUNE 17, 2022

Hattie Davison, UK Government, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Head of Data Reform Policy. The post Spotlight on Women in Privacy – Hattie Davison appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 18, 2020

On December 14, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it had issued orders to nine social media and video streaming companies, requesting information on how the companies collect, use and present personal information, their advertising and user engagement practices and how their practices affect children and teens.

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Dark Reading

JULY 6, 2023

Meta's answer to Twitter went live and quickly racked up millions of members — but the social media app's privacy practices are under the microscope.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2022

A report from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that in 2021 Americans lost $770 million from social media frauds. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that in 2021 Americans lost $770 million from social media frauds. These data are the result of the increased exposure of netizens through social media.

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The Guardian Data Protection

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner launches inquiry into platform’s use of marketing pixels to track people’s online habits Australia’s privacy watchdog has launched an inquiry into how TikTok harvests personal data and whether it is being done with consent.

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

After months of anticipation regarding the ongoing review of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Federal Government has galvanized the Australian privacy landscape with two significant developments. Firstly, the Government has released a discussion paper about the reform of the Privacy Act. Online Privacy Bill.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

On September 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) accepted petitions challenging the constitutionality of social media laws in Florida and Texas. 7072 , prohibits “a social media platform from willfully deplatforming a [political] candidate.” Florida’s law, S.B. Texas’s law, H.B.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 16, 2023

Tentative Order Issued in Consolidated Case Against Meta in Privacy Dispute A federal judge issued a tentative order allowing plaintiffs to continue suing social media giant Meta for allegedly intercepting sensitive health data through its web tracking Pixel tool embedded into patient portals and scheduling apps.

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 20, 2023

The inquiries reflect a focus by the FTC on the extent of deceptive advertising on social media and video platforms; how the platforms create and monitor ads; and how they help consumers distinguish advertising and other commercial messages from other types of content.

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Data Protection Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Just as with social media platforms, privacy issues will be at the forefront of the metaverse as it develops and begins to gain widespread traction by users. In an earlier article, the privacy issues surrounding the metaverse were discussed from a European standpoint. As the Metaverse Expands, So Will Privacy Laws.

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Data Breach Today

JUNE 19, 2019

Ecosystem Questions: US, European Officials Demand Answers With Facebook now officially preparing to launch its own cryptocurrency, Libra, in 2020, the social media giant is facing a privacy and security backlash both in the U.S. and Europe.

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Hunton Privacy

MAY 17, 2023

On May 4, 2023, the Florida Senate and House of Representatives voted in favor of sending the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (“FDBR”) and other amendments related to government moderation of social media and protection of children in online spaces ( S.B. Government Moderation of Social Media S.B. Related Statutory Amendments in S.B.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 15, 2022

On June 10, 2022, New York became the first state to require attorneys to complete at least one credit of cybersecurity, privacy and data protection training as part of their continuing legal education (“CLE”) requirements. The new requirement will take effect July 1, 2023.

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The Guardian Data Protection

JUNE 18, 2023

Campaigners say bill in ‘serious peril’ of passing without powers to make platforms more transparent Online safety experts will struggle to sound the alarm about harmful content if landmark legislation does not allow independent researchers to access data from social media platforms, campaigners have warned. Continue reading.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 13, 2022

The Executive Order aims, in part, to “ [p]rotect[] the privacy of patients and their access to accurate information” regarding reproductive health care services. The FTC warned health apps of their compliance obligations under this rule in September 2021.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Please join Sidley’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Group for a two-part discussion with UK government officials with a focus on data transfer and innovation. Joe Jones , Deputy Director – International Data Transfers, Data Policy Directorate, UK Ministry of Digital, Culture, Media, & Sport. and Developments on “Adequacy”.

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Jamf

OCTOBER 26, 2022

During the session, panelists explained how they’re all working together to make today’s work- (and learn-)from-anywhere movement function without a hitch, while striking the perfect balance between security and privacy.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 26, 2022

8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (“ADPPA”) (as amended), by a vote of 53-2. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce (the “Committee”) passed H.R. The ADPPA next will be put before the full House for a vote.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

On July 5, 2023, Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, signed into law House Bill 33 , which includes the Social Media Parental Notification Act (“Act”).

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Data Breach Today

OCTOBER 31, 2022

North Carolina Organization Also Facing Pending Privacy Lawsuit Related to Pixel A second healthcare entity is self-reporting its use of Facebook Pixel in web patient portals as a data breach to federal regulators.

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