The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The headlines immediately attempted to lay the blame, in large part, on the fact that Equifax’s chief information security officer was a music major and did not have a background in technology. The FTC considers that ‘reasonable security’ doesn’t mean ‘perfect security.’ Equifax was not special in this regard.

Security 164

Security Data Privacy Privacy Data breaches 164

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

AUGUST 23, 2021

In good news for organisations handling personal information, China’s Personal Information Protection Law (“ PIPL ”) was finalised on 20 August 2021, and will come into force on 1 November 2021. This appears to align with the new tiered data classification obligations under the Data Security Law.

Data Privacy 111

Data Privacy Privacy Compliance Analytics 111

IT Governance

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This approach, also known as managed cyber security, works by outsourcing cyber security to a third party. Organisations such as IT Governance that offer cyber security as a service assign dedicated experts to oversee the organisation’s data protection and data privacy needs.

Security 131

Security Insurance Data breaches Information Security 131

Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 2, 2021

The newly passed laws modify Connecticut’s existing breach notification requirements and establish a safe harbor for businesses that create and maintain a written cybersecurity program that complies with applicable state or federal law or industry-recognized security frameworks. New Breach Notification Requirements (HB 5310).

Cybersecurity 87

Cybersecurity Insurance Military Data Privacy 87

Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

As Data Protection Report posted on January 29, 2018 , lawmakers in Colorado are considering legislation that, if enacted, would significantly strengthen Colorado’s data privacy protections. The proposed bill overlaps with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and state privacy laws.

Data Privacy 40

Data Privacy Privacy Military Insurance 40

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

France Travail data breach impacted 43 Million people Scranton School District in Pennsylvania suffered a ransomware attack Lazarus APT group returned to Tornado Cash to launder stolen funds Moldovan citizen sentenced in connection with the E-Root cybercrime marketplace case UK Defence Secretary jet hit by an electronic warfare attack in Poland Cisco (..)

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Security Computer and Electronics Ransomware 111

Information Governance Perspectives

MAY 10, 2020

In May of 2020 I was honored to speak at the MERv conference with John Frost of Box on the topic of Using Information Governance with a Privacy Compliance Plan as the Fulcrum for Data Privacy and Continuous Compliance. Rafael Moscatel, CIPM, CRM, IGP, is the Managing Director of Compliance and Privacy Partners.

Compliance 52

Compliance Information governance Privacy Data Privacy 52

Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2023

In February, the Clop ransomware group claimed to have stolen sensitive data from over 130 organizations by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability ( CVE-2023-0669 ) in Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT secure file transfer tool. Intellihartx is not aware of any misuse of the stolen information.

Data breaches 91

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Data Privacy 91

IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 28, 2024

Most data protection strategies now have traditional data protection measures, like data backups and restore functions, as well as business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plans, such as disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS). Data breach victims also frequently face steep regulatory fines or legal penalties.

Data breaches 83

Data breaches GDPR Compliance Encryption 83

Data Matters

MARCH 12, 2019

Over the last few years, States have enacted increasingly aggressive legislation concerning data privacy and security, raising concerns that companies will be subject to a patchwork of different standards. Aligning the Safeguards Rule with State Regimes.

Privacy 68

Privacy IT Information Security Insurance 68

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

Data protection and data privacy Data protection , defined as protecting important information from corruption, damage or loss, is critical because data breaches resulting from cyberattacks can include personally identifiable information (PII), health information, financial information, intellectual property and other personal data.

Security 40

Security Data breaches Data Privacy Compliance 40

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 24, 2022

On October 18, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services announced a settlement with EyeMed, a licensed life, accident, and health insurer, with respect to a security incident that occurred in 2020.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Personal data Risk Financial Services 52

AIIM

JULY 24, 2018

This is the 11th post in a series on privacy by Andrew Pery. Data Privacy and Open Data: Secondary Uses under GDPR. Mitigate Data Privacy and Security Risks with Machine Learning. The Privacy and Security Dichotomy. Three Critical Steps for GDPR Compliance.

GDPR 83

GDPR Compliance Privacy Data Privacy 83

The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Episode 158: How NotPetya has Insurers grappling with Systemic Cyber Risk Episode 159: Deep Fakes and Election (in)Security with ZeroFOX. In recent years, these laws and others have imposed substantial fines on companies found mishandling sensitive data. Read the whole entry. » Most Companies aren’t prepared.

Risk 40

Risk GDPR Data Privacy Personal data 40

IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

Source (New) Transport USA Yes 3,815 Okta Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Cyber security USA Yes 3,800 Shah Dixit & Associates, P.C. Source (New) Finance USA Yes 3,494 Woodruff Sawyer Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 3,087 Blackburn College Source (New) Education USA Yes 3,039 CAIRE Inc. The consultation closes on 17 April.

Data Privacy 87

Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 87

Data Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Disclosure to investors and other stakeholders: The firm should understand the full extent its legal and fiduciary duties in the event of a data breach. Data privacy issues: Cyberattacks often involve identity theft. Insurance: The firm should communicate with its insurance company and review policy coverage.

Data breaches 60

Data breaches Insurance Authentication Risk 60

Data Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Disclosure to investors and other stakeholders: The firm should understand the full extent its legal and fiduciary duties in the event of a data breach. Data privacy issues: Cyberattacks often involve identity theft. Insurance: The firm should communicate with its insurance company and review policy coverage.

Data breaches 60

Data breaches Insurance Authentication Risk 60

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 14, 2018

Recently, Colorado’s governor signed into law House Bill 18-1128 “concerning strengthening protections for consumer data privacy” (the “Bill”), which takes effect September 1, 2018.

Data breaches 65

Data breaches Security Passwords Military 65

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Telecommunication and technology companies were the most represented respondents, followed by insurance and financial services companies, as well as pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. The survey respondents were a mix of both data controllers and data processors, with 57 percent controllers and 43 percent processors.

GDPR 45

GDPR Data Privacy Compliance Privacy 45

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Apodis Pharma is a company that offers a digital supply chain management platform and other software solutions created for pharmacies, healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical laboratories, and health insurance companies. He writes about cybersecurity, privacy, and the impact of technology on the daily lives of consumers.

Healthcare 97

Healthcare Archiving Sales Access 97

Data Protection Report

JULY 9, 2018

Virgin Islands, have enacted breach notification laws that require businesses to notify consumers if their personal information is compromised. These new and amended state data breach laws expand the definition of personal information and specifically mandate that certain information security requirements are implemented.

GDPR 40

GDPR Data breaches Personal data Insurance 40

IT Governance

JANUARY 30, 2019

Data protection under the GDPR looks like this: there are data subjects (that’s individuals like you and me), and we own our own personal data. Things get a little more complicated when you factor in that each piece of information doesn’t have to be taken on its own. Commit to privacy and transparency.

GDPR 86

GDPR Compliance Personal data Data breaches 86

Data Protection Report

JANUARY 29, 2018

In addition, the bill authorizes the state Attorney General to impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day per violation and to recover attorneys’ fees and costs associated with an action brought against the information holder. under HIPAA).

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Encryption 40

AIIM

MARCH 26, 2018

This is the ninth post in a series on privacy by Andrew Pery. Mitigate Data Privacy and Security Risks with Machine Learning. The Privacy and Security Dichotomy. GDPR and Cross Border Data Flows between the EU and the US: Current State of the Law.

GDPR 92

GDPR Data Privacy Privacy Compliance 92

Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2019

What’s not useful is doing all of this without backing it up with appropriately harsh fines for the larger companies which mishandle or misplace client data, either by mistake or because they have nefarious intent. states are left on their own to fine companies which don’t take cybersecurity or client privacy seriously.

Cybersecurity 63

Cybersecurity Education Government Risk 63

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Data privacy regulations like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) can be hard to navigate for businesses of any size, but GRC tools can simplify and streamline compliance with all of the requirements. Insurance & claims management. Riskonnect.

Compliance 67

Compliance Risk Government Retail 67

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Data Breach Costs: The average global cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 Cyber Insurance: US cyber insurance premiums soared by 50% in 2022, reaching $7.2 million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. Market Growth: AI cyber security technology is projected to grow by 23.6%

Security 127

Security Phishing IoT Ransomware 127

Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 5, 2009

On July 9, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed a data security breach bill into law leaving Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico and South Dakota as the only remaining states without a breach notification requirement. Senator Leahy’s bill is the third major federal data privacy bill to be introduced in 2009.

Security 40

Security Data breaches Insurance Data Privacy 40

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Data privacy regulations like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) can be hard to navigate for businesses of any size, but GRC tools can simplify and streamline compliance with all of the requirements. Insurance & claims management. Riskonnect.

Compliance 57

Compliance Risk Government Retail 57

Data Protection Report

MAY 23, 2018

We have shared below some interesting points that we’ve seen arising recently, all of which relate to how things are likely to develop from today onwards, including enforcement predictions, challenges related to operationalizing data subject access procedures, and how the GDPR may change the data privacy litigation landscape in Europe.

GDPR 40

GDPR Personal data Compliance Data breaches 40

Data Matters

JANUARY 2, 2018

For example, the Chinese law requires network operators to store select data within China and allows the government to conduct spot-checks on a company’s network operations. More recently, the Indian Supreme Court held that privacy is a fundamental right, prompting an intense effort to develop data privacy legislation in India.

Cybersecurity 68

Cybersecurity Privacy Data breaches GDPR 68

IT Governance

APRIL 29, 2024

Known data breached Discord (via Spy.pet) Source (New) IT services USA Yes 4,186,879,104 Baidu, Inc., Subscribe now The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 22 – 28 April 2024 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. To learn more about our research methodology, click here.

Data Privacy 94

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Security 94

IGI

MAY 1, 2018

The experience of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., The insurance company was already reviewing its information governance processes before New York Department of Financial Services introduced new regulatory standards in March 2017. IG is – or should be – firmly rooted in practical, results-oriented strategy and tactics.

Information governance 20

Information governance Government Records Management Insurance 20

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 23, 2019

According to the 2019 Thales Data Threat Report-India Edition , digital transformation is well underway in India, with 41% of Indian respondents saying they are either aggressively disrupting the markets they participate in or embedding digital capabilities that enable greater organizational agility.

Digital transformation 15

Digital transformation Cloud Encryption Data Privacy 15

IT Governance

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This week, we discuss the stalemate between Bloomberg Businessweek and Supermicro, Apple and Facebook’s call for a federal data privacy law in the US, and what the Morrisons Appeal Court ruling means for every organisation. Until next time you can keep up with the latest information security news on our blog.

Data Privacy 70

Data Privacy Privacy Data breaches GDPR 70

Data Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Department of Treasury released a 176-page Report examining the current regulatory framework for asset management and insurance industries. insurers should be subject to the same requirements for cybersecurity and protection of PII and PHI regardless of where they are domiciled and operate, and U.S. Report at 117. The post U.S.

Insurance 60

Insurance Data breaches Security Cybersecurity 60

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Information security products , services, and professionals have never been in higher demand, making for a world of opportunities for cybersecurity startups. Series A Ubiq Security 2019 San Diego, CA 25 $6.4 Ethyca GitGuardian Evervault Satori Ubiq Security Wabbi. Also read: Top Code Debugging and Code Security Tools.

Cybersecurity 142

Cybersecurity Cloud Compliance Analytics 142