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MY TAKE: Michigan’s cybersecurity readiness initiatives provide roadmap others should follow

The Last Watchdog

Merit is an acronym for the Michigan Educational Research Information Triad. The early Cyber Range hubs were mainly used to help educate and certify military technicians and cybersecurity professionals at selected companies. Merit has a fascinating heritage. But the program has steadily morphed.

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California Enacts Broad Privacy Laws Modeled on GDPR

Data Matters

education information. In addition, the business must ensure that all individuals responsible for handling requests and compliance with AB 375 are educated about relevant aspects of the bill and how to direct consumers to exercise their rights under these sections. Specific categories defined as personal information include.

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California Enacts Broad Privacy Protections Modeled on GDPR

Data Matters

education information. In addition, the business must ensure that all individuals responsible for handling requests and compliance with AB 375 are educated about relevant aspects of the bill and how to direct consumers to exercise their rights under these sections. Specific categories defined as personal information include.

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Quality Control, Making Sure the Numbers Add Up: eDiscovery Throwback Thursdays

eDiscovery Daily

Our seven-custodian example might be a bit light for the amount of email we get today, but it’s still a relevant exercise. The relevant time period for the case is January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011. Let’s walk through a scenario to show how the files collected are accounted for during the discovery process.

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Live from Mexico City: Opening Session Highlights the Potential and Challenges of Big Data

Hunton Privacy

On November 2, 2011, following welcome comments by Federal Institute for Access to Information and Data Protection (“IFAI”) Commissioner Jacqueline Peschard, the 33rd International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners opened in Mexico City with an examination of the phenomenon of “Big Data” as a definer of a new economic era.

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Vladeck Previews Long-Awaited FTC Report

Hunton Privacy

Once consumers exercise choice, it must be respected. Consumer and business education is a critical issue. The FTC is seeking comments, which are due January 31, 2011. More consistent privacy policies that would allow consumers to compare companies’ privacy practices at a glance. Privacy policies are here to stay.

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MY TAKE: Michigan’s Cyber Range hubs provide career paths to high-schoolers, underutilized adults

The Last Watchdog

State-of-the-art telepresence gear, supplied by Merit Network , funnels everything from capture-the-flag exercises to full course work and certification testing to earn 42 different professional designations. They’d come into our hub to get educated and attain excellent cybersecurity skills, including leadership development programs.