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GUEST ESSAY: 6 steps any healthcare organization can take to help mitigate inevitable cyber attacks

The Last Watchdog

The risks are real, and the impact of cybersecurity events continues to grow. A cyber catastrophe may seem inevitable, but there are basic practices and actionable steps any healthcare organization can take to begin reducing the clear and present risk of being impacted by a cybersecurity event. Evaluate data inventory.

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France: The CNIL publishes a practical guide on Data Protection Officers

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

On 16 November 2021, the French data protection supervisory authority (the “CNIL”) published a practical guide (“Guide”) on Data Protection Officers (“DPOs”). Among the organizations that have designated a DPO, the most represented sectors are, unsurprisingly, the public administration, education and health sectors.

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New SEC Cybersecurity Rules Could Affect Private Companies Too

eSecurity Planet

Also read: Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations. Therefore, we should examine each category and consider what the rules fundamentally request. In the event of a breach, the last thing the tech team will want to do is figure out how to make a report. SOX: A Template of Success.

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ICYMI – Late December in privacy and cybersecurity

Data Protection Report

Colorado’s privacy law does not have any “data localization” or “international data transfer” requirements. to report this event to the Department within 72 hours of its being discovered.”) The list appears in proposed rule 6.04.A. 2. b. Profiling is not prohibited for purposes of granting credit. 7. a (Yes).

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. Network Elements Networks connect physical and virtual assets and control the data flow between them. Storage: Contains user and application data at rest; can be integrated with other elements (server, etc.)

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East Coast Meets West Coast: Enter the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act

Data Matters

For over two and a half years, California has enjoyed the spotlight of having the most comprehensive data privacy law in the United States. Ralph Northam signed into law the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). On March 2, 2021, Virginia forced California to share the honors, when Democratic Gov. Exemptions.

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Cloud Security Fundamentals: Understanding the Basics

eSecurity Planet

Cloud security fundamentals are the core requirements that ensure data protection, regulatory compliance, and access management in a cloud environment. Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe.

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