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Cyber-insurance – 72 hours for the insured party to file a criminal complaint: GDPR’s false friend

Data Protection Report

2] In this context, the Directorate General of the French Treasury has put forward a plan of action with a view to clarifying the cyber-insurance legal framework, better gauging cyber-risks, and enhancing companies’ awareness as regards cyber-risks. 12-10-1 into the French Insurance code. However, in the end, Article L.12-10-1

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Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Identity Theft: Up Close and Personal

Lenny Zeltser

According to the New York Times article from May 2020 , the US Secret Service “had information suggesting that the scheme was coming from a well-organized Nigerian fraud ring.” I wrote this article to help other victims of this unemployment insurance fraud and identity theft scam.

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Many Public Salesforce Sites are Leaking Private Data

Krebs on Security

But after being presented with a document including the Social Security number of a health professional in D.C. But after being presented with a document including the Social Security number of a health professional in D.C. Washington, D.C. That data later wound up for sale on a top cybercrime forum. . ”

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Cybersecurity Standards for the Insurance Sector – A New Patchwork Quilt in the US?

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

In the past two years, multiple state bills that have been introduced in the US to provide for cybersecurity requirements and standards to the insurance sector, with recent legislative activity taking place in particular within the States of Ohio, South Carolina, and Michigan. NYDFS: Setting a new bar for state cybersecurity regulation.

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How to Manage Your Cyber Risks

IT Governance

Why Cyber Insurance is Essential in 2022. Many of their requirements overlap, particularly in relation to Article 32 of the Regulation. Keep an eye on our blog for the rest of our series on the five layers of defence in depth, or subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive our latest articles straight to your inbox.

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How to Protect Your Organisation from a Cyber Attack

IT Governance

Why Cyber Insurance is Essential in 2022. Keep an eye on our blog for the rest of our series on the five layers of defence in depth, or subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive our latest articles straight to your inbox. The post How to Protect Your Organisation from a Cyber Attack appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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If a Data Breach Occurs and Nobody Accesses Customer Data, Does it Constitute “Publication”?

Hunton Privacy

As reported on the Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog , data breach claims involving customer data can present an ever-increasing risk for companies across all industries. Syed Ahmad , a partner in the Hunton & Williams LLP insurance practice, was quoted in a Law360 article concerning the importance of this decision.