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What is Smishing? Definition, Examples and Prevention

IT Governance

You can help educate your employees and bolster your organisation’s defences with our Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. Definition, Examples and Prevention appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. The more you understand about these schemes, the more likely it is that you will be able to spot them and respond appropriately.

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NCSC warns of a surge in ransomware attacks on education institutions

Security Affairs

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. SecurityAffairs – hacking, education institutions). Pierluigi Paganini.

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What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? Definition & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Additionally, educating stakeholders and conducting regular security testing enhance overall data protection while reducing the likelihood of breaches. Train stakeholders : Educate your stakeholders and users to understand and carry out their data protection duties, and promote a culture of data security awareness.

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GDPR: How the definition of personal data has changed

IT Governance

With the Regulation expanding the definition of personal data, many organisations were uncertain as to what the new definition includes. The GDPR’s definition of personal data is also much broader than under the DPA 1998. The scope of personal data. What constitutes personal data?

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Complimentary Educational “IG Academy” Webinar Series – Starts Jan. 22 – Register Today!

IG Guru

IG World & Institute for IG – The Leader in InfoGov Training Resources IG World Magazine & Institute for InfoGov Free “IG Academy” Educational Webinar Series Begins January 22 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR FREE WEBINAR TRAINING SERIES! Click HERE to register! 22 – Register Today!

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Vermont’s Amendments to Data Breach Law and New Student Privacy Law Effective July 1, 2020

Hunton Privacy

The amendments to Vermont’s Security Breach Notice Act include expanding the definition of Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”), expanding the definition of a breach to include login credentials and narrowing the permissible circumstances under which substitute notice may be used.

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Department of Education Releases Guidance for Schools Regarding Terms of Service Offered by Providers of Online Educational Services

Hunton Privacy

The guidance, Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services: Model Terms of Service, states that the TOS offered by providers of online educational services and mobile applications are often “Click Wrap” agreements requiring schools and districts to accept the TOS without an opportunity for negotiation.