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Data breaches and cyber attacks in 2021: 5.1 billion breached records

IT Governance

Welcome to our review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. IT Governance discovered 1,243 security incidents in 2021, which accounted for 5,126,930,507 breached records. The biggest data breaches of 2021.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 5 – 11 February 2024

IT Governance

Further victims of last year’s Perry Johnson & Associates data breach identified Last year, the medical transcription company PJ&A (Perry Johnson & Associates) suffered a data breach in which an unauthorised third party was able to access its computer network. Only 2 definitely haven’t had data breached.

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U.S. Commerce Department Proposes Expansion of Information and Communications Technology and Services Review Process

Data Matters

On November 26, 2021, the U.S. Commerce invited interested parties to submit comments on the Proposed Rule by December 27, 2021. First, the Proposed Rule would add “connected software applications” to the definition of ICTS. supply chain and approve or prohibit such transactions or require mitigating measures. national security.

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UK police forces suffered more than 2,000 data breaches in 2020

IT Governance

For example, the report revealed that police stations suffered 299 data breaches on average between January 2016 and April 2021. Police officers and staff have access to vast amounts of sensitive data, and there is always the risk of someone looking up someone’s file without a legitimate reason. Who are the worst offenders?

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The new SCCs and what you need to know

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Dentons Privacy Community met on 7 and 28 July 2021 to discuss how to implement the new Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. The new SCCs became applicable from 27 June 2021. They must be used for new transfers from 27 September 2021. They have a docking clause allowing multi-party contracting.

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UK ICO Opens Consultation on Data Transfer Agreements and Guidance

Data Matters

On 11 August 2020, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office ( ICO ) launched a public consultation on its draft international data transfer agreement and guidance ( Consultation ). the interpretation of chapter V of the UK GDPR – and in particular the definition of a restricted transfer under the UK GDPR.

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What Is API Security? Definition, Fundamentals, & Tips

eSecurity Planet

API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls. Fundamentals of API Security API security includes a range of tactics such as strict authentication and authorization methods, data encryption technologies, and strong access controls.

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