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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.

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NEW TECH: This free tool can help gauge, manage third-party cyber risk; it’s called ‘VRMMM’

The Last Watchdog

Late last year, Atrium Health disclosed it lost sensitive data for some 2.65 The culprit: lax practices of a third-party data and analytics contractor. Related: Atrium Health breach highlights third-party risks. There is impetus for change – beyond the fear of sustaining a major data breach. Uphill battle.

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The Privacy Officers’ New Year’s Resolutions

Data Protection Report

2020 could well be a year of data export turmoil – so brace yourself! Although the AG’s view was that the SCCs are valid, he suggested that those using them would need to examine the national security laws of the data importer’s jurisdiction to determine whether they can in fact comply with the terms of the SCCs.

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The Privacy Officers’ New Year’s Resolutions

Data Protection Report

2020 could well be a year of data export turmoil – so brace yourself! Although the AG’s view was that the SCCs are valid, he suggested that those using them would need to examine the national security laws of the data importer’s jurisdiction to determine whether they can in fact comply with the terms of the SCCs.

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China’s PIPL has finally arrived, and brings helpful clarification (rather than substantial change) to China’s data privacy framework

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

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. To be clear, this is not China’s own GDPR.

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CPRA Becomes the New Standard. Are You Ready?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

It amends the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and goes into effect January 1, 2023, for all data collected starting January 1, 2022 1. The National Law Review notes “Under the CPRA, certain new rights and compliance burdens will attach to a new category of personal information called ‘sensitive personal information.’”

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Top Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022

eSecurity Planet

Information security products , services, and professionals have never been in higher demand, making for a world of opportunities for cybersecurity startups. With evolving attack methodologies due to machine learning, quantum computing, and sophisticated nation-state hackers, security startups are receiving record funding.