IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2024

million customers’ data having gained access via a vulnerability in Hathaway’s Laravel web application framework. The compromised data allegedly includes names, email addresses and phone numbers. Data breached: 41,500,000 records. Data breached: 4,452,782 records. They accessed 41.5 HealthEC LLC breached, almost 4.5

Data Privacy 75

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Data breaches 75

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The publication offers general guidance on issues including what entities the specific laws and regulations cover, the measures covered entities can adopt to maintain the privacy and security of consumers’ health information, and the steps entities must take in the event of a data breach.

Privacy 74

Privacy Data Privacy Security Insurance 74

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. According to the Ponemon Institute and IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.24 But there’s a catch: Insurers are going to carefully assess your cybersecurity controls before writing any policy, and there are limits to coverage. Cyber Insurance is Booming.

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Insurance Ransomware Cybersecurity Marketing 95

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Fowler sent a responsible disclosure notice when he discovered the database and it was secured the following day. Welfare Benefits Plan Source 1 ; source 2 New Healthcare USA Yes 13,079 Insurance ACE/Humana Inc. Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 20,415 TECA Srl Source New Transport Italy Yes 16.7 GB AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc.

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Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Energy and Utilities 52

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Compromised data includes policyholders’ and their families’ civil status, dates of birth and social security numbers, as well as the name of their health insurer and information relating to their contracts. Compromised data included names, ID card numbers, phone numbers, emails, salaries and personal photographs.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Security 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Cross-Border Data Privacy and Security Concerns in the Dawn of Quantum Computing. New EU restrictions could force companies to change data transfer practices and adopt more advanced data encryption methods. Data privacy is not a check-the-box compliance or security item. In the Dec.

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Data Privacy Privacy Security Encryption 118

IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 8, 2023

In my previous post , I described the different capabilities of both discriminative and generative AI, and sketched a world of opportunities where AI changes the way that insurers and insured would interact. Usage risk—inaccuracy The performance of an AI system heavily depends on the data from which it learns.

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Insurance Risk Artificial Intelligence Government 73

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Records breached: 204.1GB of data in 183,793 files Beaverton School District warns parents of student data breach Date of breach: October 2023 Breached organisation: Beaverton School District, Oregon Incident details: One of Oregon’s largest school districts has warned parents that a data breach has affected students’ information.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Data breaches Security 52

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Data breaches Security Computer and Electronics Ransomware 115

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 20 – 26 November 2023 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. In the meantime, if you missed it, check out last week’s round-up. Please do also let us know what you think about our new table format.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Energy and Utilities Data breaches 52

IT Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Breached organisation: A Limerick-based IT services firm (in the Republic of Ireland), retained by 11 towing companies, which are used by state bodies including the Irish national police and security service, An Garda Síochána. The data controller of the breached data is currently unclear. million genetic data profiles leaked.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Data breaches Security 52

IT Governance

DECEMBER 14, 2021

With organisations’ cyber security requirements becoming more complex and the threat of cyber attacks growing each year, many decision-makers are turning towards cyber security as a service. This approach, also known as managed cyber security, works by outsourcing cyber security to a third party. You’ll save money.

Security 131

Security Insurance Data breaches Information Security 131

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2019

Related: Hackers direct botnets to manipulate business logic Thompson is accused of pilfering sensitive data for 100 million US and 6 million Canadian bank patrons. Best security and privacy practices on everyone’s part is more imperative than ever. But, let’s face it, Thompson was low-hanging fruit.

Data Privacy 147

Data Privacy Privacy Data breaches Cloud 147

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. Reduced penalties.

Security 129

Security Data Privacy Privacy Data breaches 129

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

AUGUST 23, 2021

Rather than bringing substantial changes to the existing China data privacy framework, the PIPL helpfully consolidates and clarifies obligations on processing of personal information at a national law level. This aligns with other recent guidance putting clearer parameters around use of biometric data in China).

Data Privacy 111

Data Privacy Privacy Compliance Analytics 111

Data Matters

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Regarding data breaches resulting in significant harm : the Advisory Guidelines 1 have prescribed the following classes of personal data that are considered likely to result in significant harm if compromised: (i) Individual’s full name or full national ID number in combination with.

Data Privacy 74

Data Privacy Privacy Data breaches Personal data 74

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2019

I had the chance at RSA 2019 to visit with George Wrenn, founder and CEO of CyberSaint Security , a cybersecurity software firm that plays directly in this space. The CSF’s core principles have been incorporated into Europe’s GDPR , NYDFS’s cybersecurity requirement s, California’s Consumer Privacy Act and Ohio’s Data Protection Act.

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Cybersecurity Insurance Security Privacy 143

Collibra

JUNE 23, 2023

The ever-growing digitalization of our world has raised significant concerns about data privacy and security, particularly for agencies that manage and process sensitive and confidential information. Focus: Regulatory frameworks Within the United States there are a number of regulatory frameworks that address citizen privacy.

Privacy 106

Privacy Government Data Privacy Data breaches 106

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I remember the first time we were asked for a SOC 2 report, which quickly became the minimum bar requirement in our industry for proof of an effective security program,” he said. The vision was to automate security and compliance across 14 frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR. Growth has definitely been robust. “Our

Compliance 94

Compliance Security Cybersecurity Marketing 94

Krebs on Security

JUNE 4, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission , LabCorp. AMCA has advised LabCorp that Social Security Numbers and insurance identification information are not stored or maintained for LabCorp consumers.” credit card numbers and bank account information), medical information and Social Security Numbers. ” ANALYSIS.

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Insurance Data Privacy Access Security 242

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 22, 2023

5 Ways CIAM Ensures a Seamless and Secure Customer Experience divya Thu, 03/23/2023 - 05:27 In today's digital-first world, providing customers with trustworthy, hassle-free interactions is critical to business success. At the same time, consumers want to manage their money on demand seamlessly and have secure experiences while doing so.

Customer Experience 71

Customer Experience Security Authentication Privacy 71

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

Threats to your data are virtually everywhere these days, and too often, data compromises seem almost inevitable. But with a proactive approach to data security, organizations can fight back against the seemingly endless waves of threats. A comprehensive data security strategy includes people, processes and technology.

Security 40

Security Data breaches Data Privacy Compliance 40

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. ITx promptly launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the Fortra Event. .”

Data breaches 96

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Data Privacy 96

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

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Join us from February 28 – March 3 for DPFS Week 2022 , a series of webinars looking at the impacts of data privacy across the financial sector. Hear from industry speakers on: How the latest privacy and cybersecurity developments in Europe and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Financial Services 103

Financial Services Privacy Data Privacy Cybersecurity 103

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

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2021

Protecting your organization from IT security risks is an ongoing, fluid task. Proactively identifying, mitigating and remediating security threats is one of the biggest challenges today’s global businesses face. Components of Security Risk Assessments. Data backups. Cybersecurity preparedness/ insurance.

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Risk Security Cybersecurity Compliance 70

Record Nations

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed in 1996, and at its most basic is designed to help safeguard protected health information (PHI) by providing standards for ensuring the data privacy and security of medical information.

Insurance 64

Insurance Data Privacy Privacy Security 64

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security. His news analysis columns, podcasts, and videos are crafted to foster a useful understanding of complex privacy and cybersecurity developments for company decision-makers and individual citizens — for the greater good.

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Cybersecurity Privacy Cloud IoT 190

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

” Cyber Insurance No Longer Reliable. ” Crockett said unofficial numbers indicate that only about 10 percent of such cyber insurance claims are paid out. ” Crockett said unofficial numbers indicate that only about 10 percent of such cyber insurance claims are paid out. ” A Holistic Security Approach.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Insurance Digital transformation Cybersecurity 89

IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Adopting AI in business at scale is not without its challenges, including data privacy concerns, integration complexities and the need for skilled personnel. Scaling AI in business presents unique challenges: Data accessibility : Fragmented and siloed data stifle advancement.

Analytics 85

Analytics Retail Cloud Insurance 85

Data Matters

MARCH 28, 2022

Department of Health and Human Service’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued industry guidance for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) regulated entities to take preventative steps to protect against some of the more common, and often successful, cyber-attack techniques. On March 17, 2022, the U.S.

Cybersecurity 88

Cybersecurity Privacy Insurance Risk 88

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Effective October 1, 2021, an amendment [1] to the Connecticut General Statute concerning data privacy breaches, Section 36a-701b, will impact notification obligations in several significant ways. Expanded Definition of “Personal Information”. 60-Day Notification Window.

Data breaches 142

Data breaches IT Insurance Passwords 142

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. Privacy makes data governance ethical and tangible, and compliance leaders understand that.

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Compliance Information governance Privacy Data Privacy 52

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In a security notice filed with Montana’s Attorney General office, Pepsi explained that the breach started on 23 December 2022. Pepsi said that it “took prompt action to contain the incident and secure [its] systems”. What went wrong? There may well be a legitimate reason for it to gather personal information about clients.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Insurance Manufacturing Access 105

Data Matters

AUGUST 9, 2021

In recent weeks, Connecticut passed An Act Concerning Data Privacy Breaches (“The Act”), and the Uniform Law Commission approved and recommended the Uniform Personal Data Protection Act (“UPDPA”). Connecticut: An Act Concerning Data Privacy Breaches. Uniform Personal Data Protection Act.

Data breaches 88

Data breaches Privacy Personal data Data Privacy 88

ARMA International

AUGUST 7, 2023

These include artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid and remote work collaboration, cloud, workflow automation and customization, mail processing and digitization, and security and data privacy. Are their levels of security and privacy protocols leaving them vulnerable to breaches and cyberattacks?

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Artificial Intelligence Cloud Data Privacy Privacy 52