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Nation-State-Sponsored Attacks: Not Your Grandfather’s Cyber Attacks

Data Matters

It used to be that data breaches were all about cyber-crooks hacking computer systems to steal personal information, followed by an affected company sending regretful notification letters offering a year or two of complimentary credit monitoring. 26,633 (May 12, 2021). Agency (July 19, 2021, revised Aug. All rights reserved.

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Ireland: DPC Annual Report 2020: Enforcement & Transfers Dominate Agenda

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

In its second full year overseeing and regulating the GDPR in Ireland, the Data Protection Commission ( DPC ) has published its 2020 Annual Report , highlighting key observations, emerging guidance, and large scale inquiries and decisions of 2020. Around 60% of the data breaches notified occurred in the private sector. Enforcement.

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Cybersecurity Standards for the Insurance Sector – A New Patchwork Quilt in the US?

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

Major data breaches in recent years are spurring state legislators and regulators across the US into action. Of particular concern to state-level policymakers and enforcement authorities are business practices that in their view may contribute to security incidents. More states are sure to follow.