Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In 2017, Equifax Inc, suffered a cybersecurity breach, with hackers able to access the personal data of around 13.8 The breach included data held by Equifax Inc in connection with two of Equifax’s products. The Information Commissioner recently highlighted the risks of complacency on cybersecurity within companies.

GDPR 78

GDPR Risk Cybersecurity Compliance 78

IT Governance

DECEMBER 19, 2023

An investigation determined that personal data, including names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and bank account numbers, belonging to nearly 15 million people was obtained by an unauthorised party between 30 October and 1 November. Data breached: personal data belonging to 14,690,284 individuals.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Energy and Utilities 52

IT Governance

MARCH 5, 2024

TB LDLC Source (New) Retail France Yes 1,500,000 APROA Source (New) Professional services Argentina Yes 1,197,562 Petrus Resources Ltd. Source (New) Engineering Japan Yes >5 TB Array Networks Source (New) Cyber security USA Yes 2.5

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The GDPR puts forth a litany of rules for how organizations in and outside of Europe handle the personal data of EU residents. The details of any organization’s plan to become fully GDPR compliant will vary based on the data the organization collects and what it does with that data.

GDPR 79

GDPR Compliance Personal data Privacy 79

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

So, each month, we’ll update this page with the latest figures and links, so be sure to bookmark it to keep an eye out for the latest data breach news. IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses. million people.

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 122

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Data breached: >33,000,000 people’s data. Thailand’s Department of Older Persons breached, exposing almost 20 millio n personal data records The Department of Older Persons, part of Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, suffered a data breach in which 19,718,687 rows or personal data was exposed.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Security 52

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 8, 2017

The new team brings together the firm’s renowned capabilities in privacy and cybersecurity with its recognized strength in M&A transactions. Lisa Sotto , head of the firm’s Global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, adds: “Personal data is a critical asset that should always be addressed as a key deal point.”.

Privacy 45

Privacy Security Retail Personal data 45

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

After a year that saw massive ransomware attacks and open cyber warfare, the biggest question in cybersecurity for 2023 will likely be how much of those attack techniques get commoditized and weaponized. 2023, he predicted, “will not be any easier when it comes to keeping users’ data safe and private.” Similarly, the U.S.

Security 145

Security Ransomware Cybersecurity Privacy 145

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Data aggregation verification is gaining traction, while biometrics are intuitively replacing passwords. Registration and medical data access in healthcare. Enrolment and remote access to government services such as social security, tax, etc. Secure online services for retailers. Premium automotive apps.

Authentication 71

Authentication Privacy Compliance Retail 71

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JANUARY 28, 2022

Looking back on 2021, the privacy and data protection landscape continues to evolve at pace. In Europe we saw the UK finally conclude Brexit and establishment of a separate data protection regime in the UK which will be governed by the UK GDPR. Data transfers to other countries remain a challenge.

GDPR 98

GDPR Privacy Data breaches Personal data 98

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 17, 2014

On October 17, 2014, the White House announced that the President signed a new executive order focused on cybersecurity. The signed executive order, entitled Improving the Security of Consumer Financial Transactions (the “Order”), is focused on securing consumer transactions and sensitive personal data handled by the U.S.

Security 40

Security Cybersecurity Personal data Retail 40

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Cyber attack on Italian National Institute for Social Assistance threatens users’ personal data. privacy officials look into data breach involving bankrupt computer retailer. Chinese police arrest 21 over data theft at Alibaba’s delivery arm: Xinhua. Perth Mint data breach bigger than thought.

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Passwords Ransomware Phishing 111

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There are dozens of private companies that specialize in providing consumer credit reports and scores to specific industries, including real estate brokers, landlords, insurers, debt buyers, employers, banks, casinos and retail stores. KrebsOnSecurity was made aware of this particular portal by Alex Holden , CEO of Milwaukee, Wisc.-based

Access 228

Access Military Retail Security 228

IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Articles 5(1) and 5(2) state that personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner, and that the data controller must be able to demonstrate that it is doing so. Articles 24(1) and 32(1) state that organisations must implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.

Security 132

Security Data breaches Ransomware Military 132

Information Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2018

“Seven out of 10 UK consumers and two-thirds, on average, around the world would stop doing business with a brand that suffers a breach of users’ financial or personal data. Who steals personal data and how do they make money from it? The Trick is the Data – IoT Evolution, 26 November 2018.

IoT 40

IoT Blockchain Personal data Analytics 40

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 11, 2019

999.313 (c)(1) & (2)) The rules however also state that “a business shall not provide a consumer with specific pieces of personal information if the disclosure creates a substantial, articulable, and unreasonable risk” to the security of the information, the business systems or the consumers account.

Sales 40

Sales Retail Privacy Access 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The CCPA governs how businesses treat “consumer” “personal information.” The CCPA defines “personal information” broadly to include information that “identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.”

Privacy 58

Privacy Sales Compliance Cybersecurity 58

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The CCPA governs how businesses treat “consumer” “personal information.” The CCPA defines “personal information” broadly to include information that “identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.”

Privacy 58

Privacy Sales Education Compliance 58

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Local government agencies remain acutely exposed to being hacked. However, at this moment in history, two particularly worrisome types of cyber attacks are cycling up and hitting local government entities hard: ransomware sieges and election tampering. That’s long been true.

Ransomware 153

Ransomware Government Retail Security 153

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl. Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl.

Security 102

Security Ransomware Retail Artificial Intelligence 102

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 21, 2023

Data privacy; e-wallets, devices and transaction systems should not have direct access to sensitive personal data. However, in some circumstances, the institutions handling money as part of a retail transaction should have the ability to perform KYC (Know Your Customer) checks, as mandated under their industry compliance regime.

Retail 62

Retail Encryption e-Discovery Data Privacy 62

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

One is the issue of insecure data privacy, which can occur due to improper data scrubbing, data storage, and data sharing on the internet, which can expose individuals to malicious misuse of their personal data. Amazon Rekognition has been well regarded by government agencies and other secure users.

Authentication 122

Authentication Artificial Intelligence Access Passwords 122

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Protect Personal Data. Shop at reputable online retailers. Treat personal information like cash – don’t leave it lying around. The Dentons cybersecurity team is prepared to help in those efforts. Do not click on links or download attachments from unknown or suspicious emails.

Encryption 40

Encryption Cybersecurity Retail Personal data 40

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The sophistication level of these cyberthreats is increasing, and there’s an ominous consensus gelling in the cybersecurity community that the worst is yet to come. Botnets factored into the plundering of personal data from the likes of Capital One, Marriott and Equifax. Rapid 7 estimates that there are upwards of 1.5

Big data 164

Big data Passwords Digital transformation Data breaches 164