HL Chronicle of Data Protection

JUNE 13, 2019

Article 2 of the draft Data Security Measures states that the provisions therein govern all sector data processing activities (including, but not limited to, data collection, retention, transfer, and processing and use), that use cyber technologies within the territory of the People’s Republic of China.

Personal data 40

Personal data IT Data collection Compliance 40

IT Governance

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Among other news: B&Q breached the personal data of 70,000 people who had been caught stealing products from its stores. million) fine with the US Federal Trade Commission after it was accused of illegally collecting minors’ personal data. Mumsnet disclosed a data breach affecting 4,000 people. million (£4.2

Data breaches 69

Data breaches GDPR Passwords Personal data 69

IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

Glosbe dictionary exposes almost 7 million records The multilingual online dictionary Glosbe left a MongoDB instance unsecured last year, exposing nearly 7 million users’ information, including personal data, encrypted passwords and social media identifiers. Organisation(s) Sector Location Data breached? TB Paysign, Inc.

Data Privacy 87

Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 87

IT Governance

JANUARY 3, 2024

TB exfiltrated Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (Xfinity) Source 1 ; source 2 (New) Telecoms USA Yes 35,879,455 Tecnoquadri Srl Source (New) Manufacturing Italy Yes 33,000,000 Asia Insurance Co. Source (New) Manufacturing USA Yes >400 GB Hafez Insurance Co.

Data Privacy 107

Data Privacy Insurance Manufacturing Retail 107

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2021

Spargo & Associates Inc. Spargo & Associates Inc. unknown) Criminal hackers attack Ehrmann, demand millions in ransom (unknown) Criminal hackers attack Energy Hamburg Radio (unknown) Chemical distribution company Brenntag paid a $4.4

Data breaches 124

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Energy and Utilities 124