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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S. Location Matters.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 16–22 October 2023

IT Governance

Incident details: Network disruption likely caused by a cyber attack, as “third-party information security experts” are involved. It’s unclear whether personal data has been breached. Casio Issues Apology and Notice Concerning Personal Information Leak Date of breach: 11 October 2023. Records breached: Unknown.

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COVID-19: addressing your organisation’s cyber risk and data privacy response measures

IT Governance

COVID-19 Cyber Risk and Data Privacy Response featured Camilla Winlo, DQM’s director of consultancy services; Geraint Williams, GRC International Group’s chief information security officer; and John Potts, GRCI Law’s head of DPO, DSAR and breach support. Keep an eye on your offices. Watch the presentation in full.

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FTC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Update COPPA Rule

Hunton Privacy

On December 20, 2023, the FTC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Notice”), which would bring long-anticipated changes to the children’s online data privacy regime at the federal level in the U.S. Strengthening data security. Strengthening data security. The COPPA Rule has not been updated since 2012.

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News alert: AppDirect poll reveals company leaders losing sleep over cyber risks, compliance

The Last Watchdog

But that’s not enough to assuage their anxiety and instill confidence that they’re well protected against security threats. Their top areas of concern include cybersecurity risk (58%), information security risk (53%) and compliance risk (39%). Human error is among the top causes of security breaches.

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CIPL Releases Paper on Privacy-Enhancing and Privacy-Preserving Technologies: Understanding the Role of PETs and PPTs in the Digital Age

Hunton Privacy

Increase education and awareness about PETs : PET developers and providers need to show tangible evidence of the value of PETs and help policymakers, regulators and organizations understand how such technologies can facilitate responsible data use.

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Building cyber security careers

IT Governance

The need for experienced and qualified cyber security professionals is a highlight of Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week , led by NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education). Information security is a broader category that protects all information assets, whether in hard copy or digital form.

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