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Breaching the GDPR
Data Protector
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
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GDPR Compliance Used as Phishing Lure
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Campaign Designed to Steal Credentials A recently uncovered phishing campaign used the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation as a lure to steal login credentials. The campaign enticed victims with subject lines indicating their email security system was not in compliance with the law, according to Area 1 Security
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Big GDPR Fines in UK and Ireland: What's the Holdup?
Data Breach Today
JUNE 1, 2020
and Ireland each issued only one final GDPR fine to date Both Countries Have Each Issued Only a Single, Finalized Fine Under EU's Privacy Law The EU's General Data Protection Regulation was meant to finally bring in line organizations that didn't treat Europeans' personal data with respect.
GDPR: Data Breach Notification 101
Data Breach Today
MARCH 22, 2019
Brian Honan of BH Consulting on When to Notify - or Not Since the EU's new GDPR privacy law came into effect in May 2018, one challenge for organizations that suffer a breach is knowing whether or not they must report it to authorities, says Brian Honan, president and CEO of BH Consulting in Dublin
Is GDPR Compliance Tougher Than HIPAA Compliance?
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 9, 2019
Analysts: GDPR Case in Portugal Offers Lessons for U.S. Healthcare Entities An EU General Data Protection Regulation enforcement action against a hospital in Portugal demonstrates complying with GDPR may be even tougher than complying with HIPAA. Regulatory experts analyze the implications of the case
Google Will Appeal Latest GDPR Fine
Data Breach Today
MARCH 12, 2020
Sweden's Privacy Watchdog Hits Company With $8 Million Penalty Google will appeal the latest GDPR fine levied against the company. The Swedish Data Protection Authority fined the company nearly $8 million for failure to remove search results related to "right-to-be-forgotten" requests
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Analysis: The Significance of GDPR Fines
Data Breach Today
JULY 12, 2019
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the significance of fines against British Airways and Marriott for violations of the EU's GDPR. Also featured are discussions of California's privacy law as a model for other states and the next generation of deception technologies
Cisco Studies Global Impact of GDPR
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 24, 2019
Cisco is out with findings from its 2019 Data Privacy Benchmark Study, which shows the impact of GDPR compliance as well as how customers are asking more questions about how their data is secured. Cisco Chief Privacy Officer Michelle Dennedy analyzes the survey
Under GDPR, UK Data Breach Reports Quadruple
Data Breach Today
MAY 29, 2019
After Privacy Law Went Into Full Effect, Data Security Complaints Doubled One year after Europe's tough new GDPR privacy law went into full effect last May, authorities in Britain have seen the number of annual data breach notifications more than quadruple.
Marriott Mega-Breach: Will GDPR Apply?
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 3, 2018
With GDPR in full effect since May, organizations with data security practices face the potential of massive fines Legal Experts Suspect So, But Investigation Could Take a Year or More Will Marriott be the first organization that lost control of Europeans' personal data to feel the full force of the EU's General Protection Regulation?
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GDPR Two Years On: Compliance Lessons Learned
Data Breach Today
JULY 29, 2020
Attorneys Discuss Gaps That Still Need To Be Addressed Now that it's been two years since enforcement of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation began, three attorneys - Kelsey Finch, Jonathan Armstrong and David Dumont - reflect on the lessons learned so far and the compliance gaps that still need to be addressed
The GDPR for the Little Guy (or Gal)
Weissman's World
JULY 11, 2018
What is the GDPR? The GDPR is the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, and as the EU’s new take on privacy protection, it took effect a month ago to much fanfare. The post The GDPR for the Little Guy (or Gal) appeared first on Holly Group. GDPR infogov
Using Strategic Data Governance to Manage GDPR/CCPA Complexity
erwin
JULY 12, 2019
for alleged violations of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While not the first , it is the largest penalty levied since the GDPR went into effect in May 2018. cautions: “European regulators could accelerate the crackdown on GDPR violators, which in turn could accelerate demand for GDPR readiness. With all the advance notice and significant chatter for GDPR/CCPA, why aren’t organizations more prepared to deal with data regulations?
GDPR: Europe Counts 65,000 Data Breach Notifications So Far
Data Breach Today
MAY 16, 2019
Privacy regulators have also imposed at least $63 million in GDPR fines $63 Million in Fines Imposed Since Privacy Law Went Into Full Effect European privacy authorities have received nearly 65,000 data breach notifications since the EU's General Data Protection Regulation went into full effect in May 2018.
GDPR and COVID-19: Privacy Regulator Promises 'Flexibility'
Data Breach Today
APRIL 24, 2020
While Breach Notification Rules Still Apply, Expect Lower Fines As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Britain's privacy watchdog has signaled that although privacy rights and transparency - as enshrined under GDPR - remain paramount, it will take a more "flexible" regulatory approach.
Why Isn't GDPR Being Enforced?
Schneier on Security
MAY 2, 2019
Politico has a long article making the case that the lead GDPR regulator, Ireland, has too cozy a relationship with Silicon Valley tech companies to effectively regulate their privacy practices. cybersecurity gdpr ireland loopholes nationalsecuritypolicy
The Reasons Behind Google's GDPR Fine
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 25, 2019
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of why Google was one of the first companies to be hit with a major GDPR fine, plus a global update on GDPR compliance trends and an in-depth report on shifts in malware
Consequences of GDPR Noncompliance: Steep Fines and Expensive Lessons
InfoGoTo
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
It’s unlikely the regulated community wants to learn the consequences of GDPR noncompliance the hard way. The Dutch Data Protection Authority’s July 2020 action is a noteworthy reminder of just how costly GDPR rule-breaking can be. Why Did This Violate GDPR?
Auditing your GDPR practices
IT Governance
DECEMBER 6, 2018
Follow our advice to make sure your organisation is GDPR-compliant and avoids disciplinary action. After a relatively quiet few months, the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is back in the news. They got their answer last week, when German chat app Knuddels became the first organisation to receive a substantial penalty under the GDPR. Our GDPR Audit Service includes everything you need to review your compliance posture. EU GDPR GDPR
GDPR Compliance: Should CISO Serve as DPO?
Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Sorting Out the Role of the Data Protection Officer As organizations settle into the third year of enforcement of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, some are struggling to define and understand the role of a data protection officer as required under the regulation - including whether the CISO should take on the extra role of DPO.
GDPR: Is Australia Ready?
Data Breach Today
MAY 22, 2018
With Europe's GDPR enforcement set to take effect on May 25, Australian organizations vary in readiness. Steve Ingram of PwC says it's not too late for companies to prepare for GDPR, but it will be too late to ask regulators for forgiveness if something goes wrong
GDPR: Still Plenty of Lessons to Learn
Data Breach Today
MARCH 7, 2019
RSA Conference Panel: Organizations Worldwide Face Long List of Challenges Nearly 10 months after the beginning of enforcement of the EU's GDPR privacy regulation, organizations around the world are still learning plenty of compliance lessons - including how to locate all personal data so it can be protected, according to regulatory experts on a panel at RSA Conference 2019
French Court Upholds $57 Million Google GDPR Fine
Data Breach Today
JUNE 22, 2020
The fine is the biggest yet for a GDPR privacy policy violation Largest Penalty Levied So Far Under EU's Privacy Regulation France's top court has upheld a $56 million fine against Google for violating the EU's General Data Protection Regulation with its advertising personalization model that lacked adequate user consent measures.
Data Breach Reports in Europe Under GDPR Exceed 59,000
Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Netherlands, Germany and UK Have Logged the Most Data Breach Reports Since the EU's GDPR went into full effect, European data protection authorities have received over 59,000 data breach reports, with the Netherlands, Germany and the U.K. receiving the greatest number of notifications, according to the law firm DLA Piper
Facebook Submits GDPR Breach Notification to Irish Watchdog
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Report Into 50 Million Breached Accounts Is Incomplete, Privacy Watchdog Warns To comply with GDPR, Facebook has notified Ireland's data privacy watchdog about the massive breach it has suffered, resulting in 50 million accounts being exposed.
The Effects of GDPR's 72-Hour Notification Rule
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The EU's GDPR regulation requires companies to report a breach within 72 hours. disclosure facebook gdpr
GDPR Compliance Site Leaks Git Data, Passwords
Threatpost
APRIL 27, 2020
Researchers discovered a.git folder exposing passwords and more for a website that gives advice to organizations about complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules. Privacy Web Security.git directory data exposure data leak Data Privacy GDPR gdpr.eu git Passwords pen test partners
ITALY: First GDPR fine issued!
DLA Piper Privacy Matters
MAY 8, 2019
The first GDPR fine was issued in Italy by the Garante for the lack of implementation of privacy security measures following a data breach on the so-called Rousseau platform operating the websites of the Movimento 5 Stelle party. The first GDPR fine issued in Italy. Uncategorized GDPR Italy Privacy
Exploiting GDPR to Get Private Information
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 13, 2019
A researcher abused the GDPR to get information on his fiancee: It is one of the first tests of its kind to exploit the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , which came into force in May 2018. But the kind of mid-sized businesses that knew about GDPR, but maybe didn't have much of a specialised process [to handle requests], failed.". cybersecurity gdpr privacy
GDPR for small business: the ultimate guide
IT Governance
JULY 2, 2020
What is the GDPR? First, the UK has implemented the UK DPA (Data Protection Act) 2018 , which adopts the GDPR into national law. Second, if you process EU residents’ personal data, the GDPR still applies. Because this information could be particularly damaging if breached, the GDPR requires that organisations take extra steps to protect it. Does the GDPR apply to small businesses? What does the GDPR mean for my business? GDPR compliance checklist.
French Court Upholds $56 Million Google GDPR Fine
Data Breach Today
JUNE 23, 2020
The fine is the biggest yet for a GDPR privacy policy violation Largest Penalty Levied So Far Under EU's Privacy Regulation France's top court has upheld a $56 million fine against Google for violating the EU's General Data Protection Regulation with its advertising personalization model that lacked adequate user consent measures.
Kickstart your GDPR program
OpenText Information Management
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
The role of Data Discovery in General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance is the essential first step to building a successful GDPR program, but it’s one that many companies are struggling to take. Companies are faced with terabytes or petabytes of data spread throughout their organization – and beyond – and don’t clearly know what … The post Kickstart your GDPR program appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
GDPR Compliance: Common Misconceptions
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Attorney Elizabeth Harding clears up confusion about certain provisions of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, including the issue of when organizations need to obtain a European consumer's consent to process their data
Data Governance Best Practices in the GDPR Era
Data Breach Today
JUNE 19, 2018
Matt Lock of Varonis on the Need to Have a Baseline for Data Access Behavior GDPR requires organizations to "have a governance model in terms of access and control and accountability," says Matt Lock of Varonis, who describes essential steps
UK's Brexit Transition Period: Keep Complying With GDPR
Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Privacy Rules Remain in Effect Pending Eventual Outcome of UK-EU Negotiations As former U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May famously declared: "Brexit means Brexit." But what Britain's exit from the EU means for the nation's data privacy rules and future EU-U.K.
Marriott Faces $125 Million GDPR Fine Over Mega-Breach
Data Breach Today
JULY 9, 2019
Breach Persisted 4 Years - and Through Acquisition - Before Being Discovered Britain's privacy watchdog says it plans to fine hotel giant Marriott $125 million under GDPR for security failures tied to a 2014 breach of the guest reservation database for Starwood, which Marriott acquired in 2016.
GDPR: 8,000 Data Breach Reports Filed So Far in UK
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Privacy Watchdog Counts 41 Daily Breach Reports Since GDPR Enforcement Began The U.K.'s s privacy watchdog says that six months after enforcement of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation began, it's seen a dramatic increase in data breach reports - as well as privacy complaints from the public
15 GDPR Probes in Ireland Target Facebook, Twitter, Others
Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Ten of the 15 major investigations that the Data Protection Commission launched since the EU's tough new privacy law, GDPR, went into full effect in May 2018 are focused on Facebook Facebook Alone the Focus of 10 Separate Regulatory Investigations by Privacy Watchdog Ireland's privacy watchdog has its eye on Facebook.
Free Game: This Is GDPR Jeopardy!
MediaPro
MAY 26, 2020
The post Free Game: This Is GDPR Jeopardy! Blog FAQ Foundational GDPR Resources Privacy Awareness Resources Thought Leadership games GDPR privacy awareness resourcesappeared first on MediaPRO.
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