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Written IT Security Policies: Why You Need Them & How to Create Them

eSecurity Planet

IT practitioners sometimes become confused about the definition of a security policy because security practitioners use the word “policy” as terminology for two very different purposes: Implemented IT policies incorporated into operating system, firewall, or network rules. Written Policies vs. Implemented IT Policies. Implemented IT policies.

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UAE: Federal level data protection law enacted

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

In this regard we expect it will be welcomed by local, regional and international businesses, in particular those that rely heavily upon personal data and international personal data flows. International businesses with global privacy compliance programs should seek to expand those to cover the UAE and achieve some synergies.

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CCPA Marches On: California Attorney General Proposes Further Revisions to CCPA Regulations, Industry Pleads for Enforcement Delay Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Data Matters

Here are some of the highlights from the AG’s March 2020 revisions to the proposed regulations: Removal of guidance about the interpretation of CCPA definitions (§ 999.302 in the February 2020 proposed regulations). through their websites) to a particular consumer or household.

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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. 2 Common Types of Encryption The two main types of encryption categories are symmetric and asymmetric. Symmetric encryption uses a single key to encrypt and decrypt data.

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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

Definition of Personal information and Sensitive Personal information “Personal information” means any kind of information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, either electronically or otherwise recorded, but excluding information that has been de-identified or anonymised.

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New York Enacts Stricter Data Cybersecurity Laws

Data Matters

The law broadens the definition of “private information” which sets forth the information elements that, if breached, could trigger a notification obligation. The Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act. 6) adjusts the security program in light of business changes or new circumstances; and.

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California Enacts Broad Privacy Laws Modeled on GDPR

Data Matters

AB 375 goes beyond the ballot initiative by adding requirements for businesses that collect personal information (as defined in the bill) from consumers to delete such information on request as well as to provide access to specific pieces of personal information collected. The definition of personal information under AB 375 is expansive.

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