The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is no surprise that data privacy and security is a growing concern for small to medium sized businesses — SMBs. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy. Let’s look at some of the challenges faced by SMBs in today’s data privacy landscape.

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Data Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

The post FinCEN Seeks Input on Banks’ Collecting Partial Social Security Numbers for Customer Identification Programs appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog. On March 28, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in consultation with the U.S. 1 Comments are due by May 28, 2024.

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Data Matters

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A number of lawyers from Sidley’s global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice have contributed to this publication. The post The Tenth Edition of Lexology In-Depth: Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity (formerly The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review) is now available appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On 14 September, Mulkay discovered that the compromised files contained personal information, including “name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license number or state ID, medical treatment information, and health insurance information”. Some patients also had their Social Security numbers exposed.”

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Welcome to a new series of weekly blog posts rounding up the biggest and most interesting news stories. Incident details: Network security incident, where allegedly AlphV gained unauthorised access and made demands to the hospital’s leadership, suggesting a ransomware attack. Records breached: Around 700 records.

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Data Matters

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Several lawyers from Sidley’s global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice have contributed to this publication. The post The Ninth Edition of The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review is Now Available appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

Phishing emails may ask for personal information like a log-in or Social Security number to authenticate your account, or they may urge you to share your credit card payment details. Scams involving the Social Security Administration aren’t new, but they’re becoming more active and dangerous. Romance Scam.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

According to the security company Resecurity , which discovered the listing, the data included victims’ name, age, gender, address, passport number and Aadhaar number (a 12-digit government identification number). It secured its systems, notified law enforcement and began investigating the incident. Boeing is “assessing the claim”.

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Jamf

AUGUST 29, 2023

Read this blog to find out. Have you ever wondered what data an MDM like Jamf collects when you install a profile on your personal device?

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The FTC continues its defense of the wide-reaching Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on “ Commercial Surveillance and Data Security ” that the Commission, by a 3-2 vote, issued in August. The post FTC Defends Expansive Privacy and Data Security ANPR at Public Forum appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2023

Italy’s data protection agency is temporarily blocking the popular chatbot ChatGPT due to a possible violation of the European data privacy regulation. “No way for ChatGPT to continue processing data in breach of privacy laws. The Authority pointed out that OpenAI does not alert users that it is collecting their data.

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IG Guru

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Anderson Case and the Future of HIPAA Enforcement via Privacy + Security Blog by Daniel Solove appeared first on IG GURU. Department of Health and Human Services (No. 19-60226, Jan. 14, 2001), the 5th Circuit struck down a fine and enforcement action by HHS as arbitrary and capricious. The post The M.D.

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OpenText Information Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Data privacy is not a static concept. It evolves with the changing needs and expectations of consumers, businesses, and regulators.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2022

Data privacy is a concept that governs our everyday lives. It’s why, for the past fifteen years, 28 January has marked Data Privacy Day – an international event raises awareness about online privacy and educates people on the ways they can protect their personal information. Teach your children about data privacy.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This summer, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) hosted its sixth annual PrivacyCon , an event focused on the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security. Privacy – Considerations and Understanding. Privacy – Children and Teenagers. Algorithms. Internet of Things (IoT).

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Data Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

On 20 February 2024, the UK Government and the Australian Federal Government co-signed a historic Online Safety and Security Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) signifying the bilateral cooperation between the two countries to help boost their respective online safety regimes.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

Wikipedia uses a CMS for textual entries, blog posts, images, photographs, videos, charts, graphics, and “ talk pages ” that help its many contributors collaborate. Security is essential for a CMS. Security is essential for a CMS. Best security practices. percent actually had a CMS security issue affect their content.

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Jamf

MARCH 18, 2024

Data residency and security reporting have come to Jamf Safe Internet! Read this blog to learn what this means for educational customers and how to configure privacy settings that help admins use student data effectively.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Cross-Border Data Privacy and Security Concerns in the Dawn of Quantum Computing. Traditionally, privacy has taken the form of a policy document created, housed, and referenced by the offices of general counsel and compliance at most organizations. Data privacy is not a check-the-box compliance or security item.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This week, we discuss the new mechanism for transferring EU residents’ personal data to the US, the first GDPR Data Protection Seal, a new ransomware attack targeting Ukraine and its allies, and the first layer in a defence-in-depth approach to cyber security: detection.

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IBM Big Data Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Sharing and monetizing a high-quality, privacy-protected synthetic replica with internal stakeholders or external business partners. That said, synthesizing data offers more protection against traditional data privacy and data anonymization techniques (think of masking), while also doing a better job of preserving the data’s utility.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2024

LockBit claims responsibility for Capital Health security incident The LockBit ransomware group has claimed responsibility for an attack on Capital Health , a healthcare provider in Pennington, New Jersey, last November. They accessed 41.5 The compromised data allegedly includes names, email addresses and phone numbers.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Privacy & Information Security Law Blog has been nominated in The Expert Institute’s 2018 Best Legal Blog Contest for Best AmLaw Blog of 2018. We appreciate your continued support and readership, and ask that you please take a moment to vote for our blog. Click here to vote.

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Data Matters

APRIL 1, 2022

President and European Commission President announced in a joint press statement on March 25th, 2022 that an agreement “in principle” has been reached on a new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (Privacy Shield Agreement 2.0). Privacy Shield 1.0 for international transfers of personal data. Government; and. On the U.S.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Hunton & Williams LLP is proud to announce our Privacy & Information Security Law Blog has been named the top Cybersecurity and Information Privacy blog by The Expert Institute and #2 overall Best AmLaw Blog of 2016.

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OpenText Information Management

JULY 7, 2023

“Data is the pollution problem of the information age, and protecting privacy is the environmental challenge.” ” Bruce Schneier, Schneier on Security It would be an understatement to say that information security has become critical and incredibly complex.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 28, 2020

January 28, 2020 marks the 13th iteration of Data Privacy Day. An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. Encryption.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

Guest Blog: TalkingTrust. What’s driving the security of IoT? The Urgency for Security in a Connected World. It’s also enabling manufacturers to respond faster to security vulnerabilities, market demand, and even natural disasters. Device Security is Hard. Thu, 03/11/2021 - 07:39. They're attractive targets.

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OpenText Information Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Data sprawl and the lack of visibility surrounding sensitive information make it difficult to manage financial risks related to data breaches and comply with ever-evolving privacy laws.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

According to OPB, the district didn’t provide details, but said that “our student credentials may have been compromised as part of a security incident”. For more information about the SEC cyber security disclosure rules, register for our free webinar on 30 November.)

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TAB OnRecord

AUGUST 26, 2019

In a four-part blog series, we have been exploring the many uses and benefits of color coding, including reducing operational downtime and lowering compliance risk. In our final post, we show how color coding can be used to help organizations limit unwanted access to files and preserve the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive records.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Fowler sent a responsible disclosure notice when he discovered the database and it was secured the following day. Source New Telecoms USA Yes 6,158 Nabholz Construction Company Employee Welfare Health Plan Source 1 ; source 2 New Healthcare USA Yes 5,326 Dawson James Securities, Inc. North Hill Home Health Care, Inc.,

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Hunton Privacy

MAY 26, 2022

As reported in the Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives Blog : Assembly Bill 1651 , or the Workplace Technology Accountability Act, a new bill proposed by California Assembly Member Ash Kalra, would regulate employers and their vendors regarding the use of employee data.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 16, 2024

A coordinated partnership: How these tools work together By using IBM Db2, IBM watsonx Assistant and NeuralSeek, we offer a comprehensive solution that streamlines data management, enhances accessibility, and helps to ensure security and integrity across your enterprise.

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IT Governance

JULY 13, 2023

This week, we discuss the new EU adequacy decision for the US, based on the Data Privacy Framework (plus Max Schrems’s inevitable reaction), and a proposed UK-US ‘data bridge’. We also look at fixes for three more vulnerabilities in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer app; plus this month’s Patch Tuesday and other security updates.

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Data Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

The CRA aims to ensure that “products with digital elements” (“ PDE ”) i.e., connected products such as smart devices, and remote data processing solutions, are resilient against cyber threats and provide key information in relation to their security properties.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Interesting privacy analysis of the Ambient Light Sensor API. And a blog post. Especially note the “Lessons Learned” section.

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