Hunton Privacy

APRIL 23, 2019

On April 17, 2019, the Dutch Data Protection Authority, the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (the “Dutch DPA”) issued six recommendations (in Dutch) for companies, to be taken into account when drafting privacy policies. The published recommendations follow the Dutch DPA’s investigation of companies’ privacy policies.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 12, 2023

No surprise, but Google just changed its privacy policy to reflect broader uses of all the surveillance data it has captured over the years: Research and development : Google uses information to improve our services and to develop new products, features and technologies that benefit our users and the public.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

announced a June update to its App Store Review Guidelines that will require each developer to provide its privacy policy as part of the app review process, and to include in such policy specific content requirements. Developers only will be able to edit an app’s privacy policy when submitting a new version of the app.

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Data Matters

MARCH 28, 2022

implement a privileged access management (PAM) system that is reasonable and appropriate to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to privileged accounts pursuant to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Emerging technologies such as health apps and wearable devices are not necessarily subject to the same privacy or security requirements.

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The Guardian Data Protection

JULY 4, 2018

Consumer group says policies of Facebook, Amazon and Google are vague and unclear Privacy policies from companies including Facebook, Google and Amazon don’t fully meet the requirements of GDPR, according to the pan-European consumer group BEUC. Continue reading.

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AIIM

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Connect legal, privacy, and regulatory retention obligations directly to relevant information. What happens when information comes to the end of its lifecycle and no longer remains relevant, useful, or valuable? Or, what about when a record’s retention schedule comes to an end? Everything else – get rid of it.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2024

Related: Data privacy vs data security However, this remains a novel concept at most companies. The report, titled “ Embed Cybersecurity And Privacy Everywhere To Secure Your Brand And Business ,” argues for a paradigm shift. This is a key factor for building trust in your organization.

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Data Breach Today

JULY 26, 2021

Uber Must Tighten Data Handling, Regulator Says Australia's data regulator has found that Uber interfered with the privacy of 1.2 Uber says it's made improvements to its systems and its internal security policies. million of its customers as a result of a 2016 global data breach.

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Data Breach Today

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Million Fine for French Supermarket Giant Carrefour for Alleged GDPR Violations France's privacy regulator has hit retail giant Carrefour with a $3.7 million fine for violating privacy laws, including GDPR.

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Threatpost

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

TikTok is again in hot water for how the popular video-sharing app collects and shares data - particularly from its underage userbase.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 6, 2021

This is bad news for WhatsApp users and their privacy, the company is notifying them that starting February 8, 2021, they will be requested to share their data with Facebook companies. “Since we started WhatsApp, we’ve aspired to build our Services with a set of strong privacy principles in mind.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Privacy never sleeps in California. In recent days and as California’s legislative session comes to a close, there have been a number of significant legislative and regulatory developments in the state, each of which will likely (again) change the privacy landscape in California and, by extension, the rest of the country.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

Information privacy and information security are two different things. Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Information privacy is the ability to control who (or what) can view or access information that is collected about you or your customers. They take all this private information, and then they sell it.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2023

Until recently, AT&T also shared CPNI data with Xandr , whose privacy policy in turn explains that it shares data with hundreds of other advertising firms. Until recently, AT&T also shared CPNI data with Xandr , whose privacy policy in turn explains that it shares data with hundreds of other advertising firms.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2020

It took a global pandemic and the death of George Floyd to put deep-seated social inequities, especially systemic racism, front and center for intense public debate. Related: Will ‘blockchain’ lead to more equitable wealth distribution? This is not just my casual observation. It’s more profound than fire or electricity.”

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HL Chronicle of Data Protection

APRIL 5, 2019

Privacy Shield should update their Privacy Shield privacy policies if they have not done so already to ensure that they are able to lawfully receive personal data from the UK post-Brexit. Privacy Shield Framework [and the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework(s)]) (Privacy Shield) as set forth by the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 19, 2020

As a career chief privacy officer for different organizations, Dennis Dayman has tried to instill in his twin boys the importance of securing their online identities against account takeovers. “They said their policy was not to turn over accounts to someone who couldn’t provide the second factor,” he said. .

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

On February 28, 2023, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) issued its Opinion 5/2023 on the European Commission Draft Implementing Decision on the adequate protection of personal data under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (the “Opinion”). In the Opinion, the EDPB recognized substantial improvements in the proposed EU-U.S.

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Data Breach Today

MAY 30, 2023

Computing Giant Avoid 60,000 Euro Daily Fines from French Privacy Regulator Microsoft Ireland revised its cookie policy for the Bing search engine in France after it received a reprimand from the country's data protection agency for privacy violations.

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Collibra

AUGUST 2, 2022

A data governance council is a governing body for strategizing data governance programs, raising awareness of its importance, approving enterprise data policies and standards, prioritizing related projects, and enabling ongoing support. Policies and standards are defined and implemented. Develop data governance policies.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

However, healthcare data ranks at the top of the list for needing improvements in security and privacy protections. However, M&A is a complex undertaking, and integrating and consolidating IT, cybersecurity and data privacy infrastructure only adds to the challenge. Dealing with policy-based access. Patient data exposures.

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IT Governance

APRIL 22, 2021

Children’s data is subject to special protections under the GDPR, including the requirement that privacy policies must be written in a way that’s understandable to the service’s target audience. What is TikTok being accused of? You shouldn’t be doing that when it’s kids. In 2019, TikTok received a $5.7 million (£4.3

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2024

million policy-violating apps from being published in the official Google Play. million policy-violating apps from being published on Google Play. This amazing result was possible thanks to the introduction of enhanced security features, policy updates, and advanced machine learning and app review processes.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

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. One cannot overstate the importance of data privacy for businesses today.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 26, 2016

On August 25, 2016, WhatsApp announced in a blog post that the popular mobile messaging platform updated its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy to permit certain information sharing with Facebook. WhatsApp has developed FAQs that discuss the changes to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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Data Breach Today

JUNE 23, 2020

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. The fine is the biggest yet for a GDPR privacy policy violation.

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Data Breach Today

JUNE 22, 2020

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. The fine is the biggest yet for a GDPR privacy policy violation.

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IT Governance

MAY 17, 2022

Cyber security audits are a vital component of an organisation’s defences against data breaches and privacy violations. Audits ensure that appropriate policies and procedures have been implemented and are working effectively. In this blog, we explain how cyber security audits work and show you how to conduct one.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is no surprise that data privacy and security is a growing concern for small to medium sized businesses — SMBs. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy. Let’s look at some of the challenges faced by SMBs in today’s data privacy landscape.

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 19, 2018

The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (“CIPL”) at Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce that Nathalie Laneret will be joining CIPL as Director of Privacy Policy in May. She brings more than 20 years of experience in data protection policy both in-house and in private practice.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 14, 2023

On December 12, 2023, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (“CIPL”) released a white paper on Privacy-Enhancing and Privacy-Preserving Technologies: Understanding the Role of PETs and PPTs in the Digital Age.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Finally, the investigation indicated that GRBH violated the HIPAA Privacy Rule by failing to meet the requirement not to use or disclose PHI except as permitted by the Rule. Distribute policies and procedures to the workforce and collect compliance certifications from all members. Investigate all likely policy violations.

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Hunton Privacy

MAY 31, 2017

2090 , which updates Oregon’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act by holding companies liable for making misrepresentations on their websites ( e.g. , in privacy policies) or in their consumer agreements about how they will use, disclose, collect, maintain, delete or dispose of consumer information. Pursuant to H.B.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A set of rules composes an overall policy that can be applied to multiple devices performing packet filtering throughout an organization. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The local network router and other connecting network devices (router, firewall, etc.)

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Data Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

leadership in global AI policy ahead of other attempts to regulate AI — most notably in the European Union and United Kingdom and to respond to growing competition in AI development from China. The post President Biden Signs Sweeping Artificial Intelligence Executive Order appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog.

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Data Matters

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Significant takeaways come from EXAMS’ observations regarding how robo-advisers can address specific areas of observed deficiencies and improve firms’ compliance practices, including the following: adopting written policies and procedures tailored to the adviser’s practices as a robo-adviser and implementing and following those practices.

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The Guardian Data Protection

MARCH 28, 2023

The security and privacy risks are plausible, but largely without evidence. Emily Taylor is an associate fellow in the International Security Programme, Chatham House, CEO of Oxford Information Labs and editor of the Journal of Cyber Policy Continue reading. What this is really about is trust, trade and geopolitics.

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