Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2021

NYSE:FAF ] was leaking more than 800 million documents — many containing sensitive financial data — related to real estate transactions dating back 16 years. Securities and Exchange Commission settled its investigation into the matter after the Fortune 500 company agreed to pay a paltry penalty of less than $500,000.

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Insurance Risk Financial Services Mining 288

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

On 16 November 2021, the French data protection supervisory authority (the “CNIL”) published a practical guide (“Guide”) on Data Protection Officers (“DPOs”). The DPO is the key contact for the CNIL and data subjects. The CNIL notes that nearly 30,000 DPOs have been appointed in France, covering over 80,000 organizations.

GDPR 116

GDPR Compliance Personal data Communications 116

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

Data Privacy 111

Data Privacy Privacy Compliance Analytics 111

Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2021

The platform lists coupons in multiple categories including health, travel, food, services, events. July 19, 2021 – The actor having the alias “ bl4ckt0r ” has published TicketClub Italy database with over 340,957 users for sale and released several meaningful data dumps which may confirm the breach.

Data breaches 104

Data breaches Sales Retail Phishing 104

Data Matters

AUGUST 5, 2019

On July 25, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed the two bills into law, one which amended the state’s data breach notification law, and another that created additional obligations for data breaches at credit reporting agencies. The Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act.

Cybersecurity 68

Cybersecurity Data breaches Privacy Risk 68

IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2017

There are less than six months to go until the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, but some businesses are not even thinking about it yet, or are only just starting to. Data subject access requests, incident reporting and data breach reporting will all need written processes, too. Birmingham: 15 January.

GDPR 70

GDPR Compliance Data breaches Information Security 70

Data Protection Report

JUNE 27, 2019

In the absence of federal action, states have been actively passing new and expanded requirements for privacy and cybersecurity (see some examples here and here ). While laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are getting all the attention, many states are actively amending their breach notification laws. New Jersey ( S.

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Passwords Privacy Military 40

Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 21, 2015

On August 11, 2015, the Online Trust Alliance, a nonprofit group whose goal is to increase online trust and promote the vitality of the Internet, released a framework (the “Framework”) for best practices in privacy and data security for the Internet of Things.

Privacy 40

Privacy Security Encryption Cloud 40

Collibra

DECEMBER 30, 2020

CCPA stands for California Consumers Privacy Act (2018), intended to enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for residents of California, United States. . The CCPA provides California residents with the right to know what personal data is being collected about them, whether it is sold or disclosed, and to whom.

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Compliance Sales Privacy Data Privacy 59

IT Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Any organisation that’s required to comply with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) must conduct regular risk assessments. However, the GDPR is clear that data is also vulnerable to accidental or unlawful destruction, loss or disclosure. GDPR: What’s the difference between personal data and sensitive data?

GDPR 71

GDPR Risk Compliance Personal data 71

Data Matters

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Where a firm intends to keep regulatory records exclusively with EDSP(s), then the data center(s) used by EDSP(s) at which regulatory records are kept (whether located in Hong Kong or elsewhere) must be approved by the SFC. This position has now changed. Overview of the new regulatory framework. Eligibility requirements. the Notice and.

Cloud 68

Cloud Access Information Security Risk 68

Data Protection Report

JULY 9, 2018

states have recently introduced and passed legislation to expand data breach notification rules and to mirror some of the protections provided by Europe’s newly enacted General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). See our earlier post on the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) here. Several U.S. State Laws Round Up: .

GDPR 40

GDPR Data breaches Personal data Insurance 40

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) in response to its request for public comments on developing the administration’s approach to consumer privacy. The Commission structured its specific suggestions around these key characteristics.

Privacy 53

Privacy Data breaches Risk Access 53

IT Governance

JULY 26, 2018

But despite increased excitement and relaxed engagement online, it’s important to remember that your media-rich content requires its own SPF (security protection factor) to defend against a costly data-breach burn… especially during the holiday months when your workforce is reduced and your resources are limited.

Data breaches 53

Data breaches GDPR Personal data Government 53

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 29, 2018

On June 28, 2018, the Governor of California signed AB 375 , the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the “Act”). The Act introduces key privacy requirements for businesses, and was passed quickly by California lawmakers in an effort to remove a ballot initiative of the same name from the November 6, 2018, statewide ballot.

Privacy 55

Privacy Sales Personal data Communications 55

IT Governance

AUGUST 2, 2019

If you think that charities might be shown lenience under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , you’re wrong. The Regulation treats charities in much the same way as any organisation, because although they’re not using personal data to make a profit, they still run the risk of data breaches and privacy violations.

GDPR 56

GDPR Compliance Personal data Risk 56

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 17, 2017

On March 15, 2017, the French data protection authority (the “CNIL”) published a six step methodology and tools for businesses to prepare for the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) that will become applicable on May 25, 2018. Step 1: Appointing a Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) or “Pilot”. Step 2: Data Mapping.

GDPR 75

GDPR Personal data Compliance Privacy 75

Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2020

The list of sites blocked in MYANMAR includes many websites that did not fall under the categories adult content or fake news. However, the block list included many websites that did not fall under the categories “adult content or fake news”. Original post at: [link]. Telenor Myanmar – an attempt to resistance. Domain Name: URLBLOCKED.PW

Military 76

Military Communications Access Risk 76

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 18, 2018

On November 6, 2018, California voters will consider a ballot initiative called the California Consumer Privacy Act (“the Act”). If the Covered Business sells consumers’ personal information, the notice must disclose that fact and include that consumers have a right to opt out of the sale of their personal information.

Sales 40

Sales Privacy Security Government 40

Data Matters

APRIL 6, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Enforcement (EXAMS or Division) issued its annual examination priorities. Microcap, Municipal, Fixed Income, and Over-the-Counter Securities. On March 30, 2022, the U.S. Broker-Dealer and Exchange Examination Program.

Retail 88

Retail Compliance Sales Risk 88

Data Protection Report

JULY 16, 2019

In a 12-hour marathon hearing, the California Senate Judiciary Committee on July 9, 2019, debated, struck down, scaled back and put back on the negotiating table key amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). The private right of action for data breaches, however, will continue to apply to employee data.

Privacy 40

Privacy B2B Data breaches Data collection 40

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

California marked the end of the 2019 legislative session this past Friday, September 13, by passing five out of six pending bills to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”). Below is a summary of the CCPA amendment bills passed by the legislature at this session.

Sales 48

Sales B2B Communications Data breaches 48

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Recently, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (“OPC”) issued its 2017 Global Privacy Enforcement Network Sweep results (the “Report”), which focused on certain privacy practices of online educational tools and services targeted at classrooms.

Education 40

Education Privacy Access IT 40

Data Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When a company experiences a major data breach or hacking incident, media attention turns to speculation or allegations about the company’s past history of underinvesting in cyber defenses, its supposed culture of cyber complacency, or its history of unaddressed (but, in retrospect, allegedly clear) vulnerabilities. 1] The U.S.

Compliance 60

Compliance Cybersecurity Risk Government 60

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. or segregated as cloud or network attached storage (NAS).

Security 120

Security Cloud Cybersecurity Risk 120

Data Protection Report

MAY 23, 2018

The wait is finally over—this Friday the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force. The stated purpose of the new law is to give people more control over their personal data and make it easier to access it. Did we mention big data? What do we expect in terms of enforcement priorities?

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GDPR Personal data Compliance Data breaches 40

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 27, 2012

On March 26, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission issued a new privacy report entitled “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: A Proposed Framework for Businesses and Policymakers.” The report charts a path forward for companies to act in the interest of protecting consumer privacy.

Privacy 40

Privacy Access Security IT 40

IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2018

Data breaches. What steps will the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) take to ensure organisations comply with the recently enforced GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)? Customers of the Adidas.com website may have been affected by a breach after an unauthorised party gained access to customer data.

Retail 66

Retail Data breaches GDPR Compliance 66

ARMA International

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The major categories of financial institutions include central banks, retail and commercial banks, investment banks, investment companies, brokerage firms, internet banks, credit unions, and savings and loans associations. financial institutions. Risk Management and RIM.

Financial Services 52

Financial Services Communications Compliance Risk 52

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on disclosure and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) make clear that cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic, but a concern significant enough to warrant the oversight of corporate boards of directors.

Cybersecurity 60

Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2019

Some videos show that is very simple to buy drugs securely or explain how to hack a website. Let’s also include all information by the IOT devices that are connected online by that that cannot be accessed for obvious reasons. Well, not you can have an idea about the dimension of the deep web. THE DARK WEB.

Honeypots 81

Honeypots Marketing Access Military 81

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Hackers compromised a network of ‘ camgirl ’ sites and exposed data belonging to millions of users and sex workers. All the sites were run by the Spanish company VTS Media that left the back-end database unprotected online. The exposed data, in some cases, could match to real-world identities. Image: TechCrunch ).

GDPR 44

GDPR Archiving Data breaches Data Privacy 44

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 3, 2020

The Provisions govern China’s network information content ecology—including content producers (the “Producers”), content service platforms (the “Platforms”), content service users (the “Users”), industry organizations and Departments of Cyberspace Administration at all levels. Network Information Content – Categories of Information.

Government 68

Government Content services Marketing Privacy 68

KnowBe4

MARCH 14, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #11 | March 14th, 2023 [Heads Up] Employees Are Feeding Sensitive Biz Data to ChatGPT, Raising Security Fears Robert Lemos at DARKReading just reported on a worrying trend. In a recent report, data security service Cyberhaven detected and blocked requests to input data into ChatGPT from 4.2%

Phishing 89

Phishing Security Artificial Intelligence Security awareness 89