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$10,000,000 civil penalty for disclosing personal data without consent

Data Protection Report

The claims related to the company’s sharing personal data without consumer consent and making it very difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions to this telehealth service. The order also requires that the company destroy personal data for which it had not received consent and to create a document retention and destruction policy.

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Data privacy examples

IBM Big Data Hub

A school asks parents to verify their identities before giving out student information. These are just some examples of how organizations support data privacy , the principle that people should have control of their personal data, including who can see it, who can collect it, and how it can be used. The price tag can add up quickly.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 26 February – 3 March 2024

IT Governance

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Data apparently includes users’ full names, phone numbers, addresses, email addresses and partial payment card information. Data breached: 21,100,000 records.

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Historic Charges: First Enforcement Action Filed by New York Department of Financial Services Under Cybersecurity Regulation

Data Matters

On July 21, 2020, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS or the Department) issued a statement of charges and notice of hearing (the Statement) against First American Title Insurance Company (First American) for violations of the Department’s Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies, 23 N.Y.C.R.R.

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Keeping Up with New Data Protection Regulations

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Some suggest the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which takes effect January 1, 2020, sets a precedent other states will follow by empowering consumers to set limits on how companies can use their personal information. A number of high-profile data breaches and scandals have increased public awareness of the issue.

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What IG Professionals Should Know About the Internet of Bodies

ARMA International

Workplace safety, health monitoring, and convenience top the list of benefits. The devices can monitor, analyze, and alert to dangers in the workplace and can aid in health awareness and enhancement. The devices can monitor, analyze, and alert to dangers in the workplace and can aid in health awareness and enhancement.

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The most valuable AI use cases for business

IBM Big Data Hub

Personalize customer experiences The use of AI is effective for creating personalized experiences at scale through chatbots, digital assistants and customer interfaces , delivering tailored experiences and targeted advertisements to customers and end-users.