IT Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2019

NordVPN, TorGuard and VikingVPN disclose data breaches dating back to 2017 (unknown). The M6 Group, France’s largest private multimedia group, reports ransomware attack (unknown). Sioux Falls Veteran Affairs Health Care System warning patients about privacy breach after mail room gaffe (unknown). Data breaches.

Data breaches 92

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Retail 92

IT Governance

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The second half of the year began with major data privacy news: the UK’s data protection authority, the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office), announced its intention to fine British Airways and Marriott International a combined £282.6 million at the time) fine for violating the US Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act in February.

Data breaches 78

Data breaches Personal data GDPR Ransomware 78

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Protection of Retail Investors . For both broker-dealers and investment advisers, OCIE will continue to emphasize the protection of retail investors, particularly seniors and those saving for retirement. Retail-Targeted Investments. 1 In general, the 2020 Examination Priorities continue recurring themes from recent prior years.

Retail 68

Retail Compliance Marketing Risk 68

Data Matters

JANUARY 24, 2020

Protection of Retail Investors . For both broker-dealers and investment advisers, OCIE will continue to emphasize the protection of retail investors, particularly seniors and those saving for retirement. Retail-Targeted Investments.

Cybersecurity 68

Cybersecurity Retail Compliance Marketing 68

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2017

On 12 December 2017, the Article 29 Working Party (WP29) published draft Guidelines on Consent under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In the UK, they may be read alongside the separate draft GDPR consent guidance issued by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in March 2017. Elements of Valid Consent.

GDPR 40

GDPR Personal data Retail Data collection 40