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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S.

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Big California Privacy News: Legislative and Enforcement Updates

Data Matters

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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The Impact of Data Protection Laws on Your Records Retention Schedule

ARMA International

It is essential that your organization’s records retention schedule is compliant with the data protection requirements in the jurisdictions where your organization operates. Introduction to Data Protection Laws. Personal data protection requirements may be issued by federal, state (provincial), or local governments.

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NEW TECH: This free tool can help gauge, manage third-party cyber risk; it’s called ‘VRMMM’

The Last Watchdog

Late last year, Atrium Health disclosed it lost sensitive data for some 2.65 million patients when hackers gained unauthorized access to databases operated by a third-party billing vendor. The culprit: lax practices of a third-party data and analytics contractor. Related: Atrium Health breach highlights third-party risks.

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ICYMI – Late December in privacy and cybersecurity

Data Protection Report

Late December and early January tend to be a busy time for everyone, so you may have missed a privacy update or two during that time. We have set out some updates in the form of questions, with some links where you can find more information. Answers are below.

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China’s PIPL has finally arrived, and brings helpful clarification (rather than substantial change) to China’s data privacy framework

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

Rather than bringing substantial changes to the existing China data privacy framework, the PIPL helpfully consolidates and clarifies obligations on processing of personal information at a national law level. To be clear, this is not China’s own GDPR.

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EU data governance regulation – a wave of digital, regulatory and antitrust reform begins – Part 1

Data Protection Report

On 25 November 2020, the European Commission ( EC ) published its proposed Data Governance Regulation (the DGR ), which will create a new legal framework to encourage the development of a European single market for data. What are the objectives of the Data Governance Regulation?