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IT contributes technological solutions for data protection, from firewalls to virus protection, while IG professionals contribute their knowledge of the stored data and its location — which is vital for compliance with these new privacy laws. MORE
Richard Henderson of Infosec Global Sizes Up the EU Law's Influence So Far Richard Henderson of Infosec Global discusses the impact of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and how the law is influencing privacy frameworks globally MORE
An analysis of the privacy issues Amazon will face as it dives deeper into the healthcare business leads the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also featured: A preview of ISMG's Security Summit in New York Aug. 14-15 MORE
Building on the success of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is in the early stages of developing a privacy framework. The effort will kick off with a workshop Tuesday in Austin, Texas, explains Naomi Lefkovitz, who is leading the project MORE
States Shouldn't Serve Up on a Platter Voters' Email Addresses and Phone Numbers Voting in the United States carries a huge privacy cost: states give away or sell voters' personal information to anyone who wants it. In this era of content micro-targeting, rampant misinformation and identity theft schemes, this trade in voters' personal data is both dangerous and irresponsible MORE
This is a fantastic Q&A with NYU Law Professor Helen Nissenbaum on data privacy and why it's wrong to focus on consent. datacollection dataprotection interviews privacy MORE
After California Takes Bold Action, Other States Ponder Privacy Protection Measures Several U.S. states are considering new legislation to shore up consumer data privacy laws in the wake of California passing strict privacy requirements last year. MORE
“Alphabet, Apple Prodded On Privacy,” The Wall Street Journal , July 10, 2018 A3. Security Privacy Information Ownership Governance Policy Definition Duty of Care Controls Third parties Internal controls Access Duty Corporation TechnologyCongress asks how Google and Apple use “your” information, such as what you say and write and where you are. Which is more interesting, the questions or the answers? MORE
Moreover, there seems to be momentum developing for a more comprehensive US Federal Privacy initiative consistent with GDPR. The current US data privacy regime is somewhat fragmented and sectoral in nature and is perceived to be an impediment to competing in the digital economy. MORE
Some might think the privacy adventure is over as we are now six months past the compliance deadline of May 28, 2018. The most notable of these is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) with its deadline of January 2020. I love adventures! MORE
Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the start of a collaborative project to develop a voluntary privacy framework to help organizations manage privacy related risk. On September 4, 2018, the U.S. MORE
academicpapers databases dna privacyIf you're an American of European descent, there's a 60% you can be uniquely identified by public information in DNA databases. This is not information that you have made public; this is information your relatives have made public. MORE
The California legislature unanimously passed the strongest data privacy law in the nation. A ballot initiative was already going to be voted on in November, one with even stronger data privacy protections. datacollection dataprotection laws privacy MORE
court documents to reveal internal Facebook discussions about data security and privacy controls, as Parliament probes Facebook and other social media firms, as well as Russian interference and fake news MORE
How do data privacy and security matters affect organizations that are contemplating a merger or acquisition? Attorney Iliana Peters offers insights into cybersecurity, data breach and compliance issues that can potentially doom a deal MORE
Sidewalk Labs, a subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, is the go-to story for Data Privacy Day with its new “user-friendly” tool called Replica, which allows city planners see “how, when, and where people travel in urban areas.”. MORE
Many sets of data, both research and grey, fall outside privacy regulations such as HIPAA, FERPA, and PII. The privacy frontier facing research universities spans open access practices, uses and misuses of data, public records requests, cyber risk, and curating data for privacy protection. MORE
The Wired headline sums it up nicely -- " Facebook Hires Up Three of Its Biggest Privacy Critics ": In December, Facebook hired Nathan White away from the digital rights nonprofit Access Now, and put him in the role of privacy policy manager. employment facebook privacy MORE
Thousands of Individuals' Data Was Allegedly Accessible to All Agency Workers An incident involving an unsecured database containing information about thousands of HIV/AIDS patients in Tennessee is shining a spotlight on privacy risks involving sensitive health data MORE
But Tech Giants are Taking Aim at the Law, Which Can Be Amended Until 2020 California's legislature has quickly introduced and passed new privacy legislation, making the state's laws the strongest in the U.S. MORE
Coming at a time when big data and analytics is making it possible for organizations to understand their customers with unprecedented degrees of precision, the privacy issue creates new complexities for those who manage and govern information. How is the privacy landscape likely to evolve in the coming year? Modern Governance Podcast "GDPR" data privacy privacy law privacy regulations MORE
Failings Leading to Cambridge Analytica Scandal Earn Sharp Rebuke From Regulator Facebook has been slammed with the maximum possible fine under U.K. MORE
Privacy attorney David Holtzman pinpoints three key issues to watch Attorney David Holtzman Highlights Three Issues to Track What are the top regulatory trends to look for in the healthcare sector in 2019? MORE
Multiple Failures' Cited as Watchdog Levies Maximum Possible Pre-GDPR Fine Credit bureau Equifax has been hit with the maximum possible fine under U.K. MORE
Apple's Privacy Warning to Facebook: We Can Break You Apple's conflict with Facebook this week resulted in the most effective and quickest punishment the social network has ever received over a privacy issue. But should a multi-billion dollar tech company like Apple be picking up the slack for the digital privacy enforcement failures of governments MORE
For Data Privacy Day, let's commit to a culture of privacy by design, nurtured by a knowledgeable team that can execute an effective operational compliance program MORE
Committee Demands Answers About Consumers' Complaint Filed With FTC A Congressional committee is demanding Facebook provide answers concerning a complaint filed with the FTC alleging misleading privacy practices involving personal health information. MORE
Attackers Hacked Three Separate Bugs to Breach 50 Million Accounts Facebook says that whoever hacked 50 million user accounts, putting the privacy of those users' personal data at risk, did so by abusing its "View As" privacy feature. Facebook says the attack successfully targeted three separate bugs in its video-uploading functionality MORE
Million Users' Private Photos Exposed, Triggering GDPR Investigation Ireland's privacy watchdog is probing data breaches at Facebook that exposed users' private data. MORE
Ireland, France, Germany and UK Report Increases Since Privacy Law Took Effect The number of data breach reports filed since the EU General Data Protection Regulation went into effect has hit nearly 3,500 in Ireland, over 4,600 in Germany, 6,000 in France and 8,000 in the U.K. MORE
Meanwhile, the Center for Democracy & Technology has drafted a model for a broad national privacy bill MORE
Consultant Rebecca Herold Offers Predictions for the Coming Year This was an eventful year for healthcare cybersecurity and privacy incidents and developments. Here are eight predictions from privacy and security expert Rebecca Herold But what's ahead for 2019? MORE
HIPAA Enforcement Agency Open, But Regulatory Activity Slows Down Some regulatory activity related to health data privacy and security is on hold as a result of the partial government shutdown. MORE
FTC and Social Network Are Negotiating Record Penalty, Washington Post Reports The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly negotiating a settlement with Facebook that includes a multibillion dollar fine for its privacy failures. MORE
When a strengthened Colorado data privacy law took effect on September 1, 2018, the state joined others (including California and Massachusetts) in becoming more proactive on data protection by passing laws aimed at safeguarding consumer data. The Colorado Data Privacy Law in a Nutshell. MORE
Apple CEO Tim Cook has called on the government to double down on data privacy regulation in 2019. Government Privacy apple California Consumer Privacy Act data breach Data Privacy privacy law MORE
Privacy matters for tigers, for snow leopards, for elephants and rhinos and even for tortoises and sharks. datacollection naturalsecurity privacyRoss Anderson has some new work : As mobile phone masts went up across the world's jungles, savannas and mountains, so did poaching. MORE
Federal Government should pass legislation protecting citizens’ privacy online, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office. These recommendations and findings will be helpful as we look to develop privacy legislation in the coming months,” said Pallone in a statement. MORE
Privacy Related Topics Data Breach Today
JANUARY 31, 2019
After California Takes Bold Action, Other States Ponder Privacy Protection Measures Several U.S. states are considering new legislation to shore up consumer data privacy laws in the wake of California passing strict privacy requirements last year.
Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Committee Demands Answers About Consumers' Complaint Filed With FTC A Congressional committee is demanding Facebook provide answers concerning a complaint filed with the FTC alleging misleading privacy practices involving personal health information.
Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
FTC and Social Network Are Negotiating Record Penalty, Washington Post Reports The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly negotiating a settlement with Facebook that includes a multibillion dollar fine for its privacy failures.
InfoGoTo
JANUARY 23, 2019
When a strengthened Colorado data privacy law took effect on September 1, 2018, the state joined others (including California and Massachusetts) in becoming more proactive on data protection by passing laws aimed at safeguarding consumer data. The Colorado Data Privacy Law in a Nutshell.
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Million Users' Private Photos Exposed, Triggering GDPR Investigation Ireland's privacy watchdog is probing data breaches at Facebook that exposed users' private data.
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Ireland, France, Germany and UK Report Increases Since Privacy Law Took Effect The number of data breach reports filed since the EU General Data Protection Regulation went into effect has hit nearly 3,500 in Ireland, over 4,600 in Germany, 6,000 in France and 8,000 in the U.K.
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Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
court documents to reveal internal Facebook discussions about data security and privacy controls, as Parliament probes Facebook and other social media firms, as well as Russian interference and fake news
InfoGoTo
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
IT contributes technological solutions for data protection, from firewalls to virus protection, while IG professionals contribute their knowledge of the stored data and its location — which is vital for compliance with these new privacy laws.
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Privacy matters for tigers, for snow leopards, for elephants and rhinos and even for tortoises and sharks. datacollection naturalsecurity privacyRoss Anderson has some new work : As mobile phone masts went up across the world's jungles, savannas and mountains, so did poaching.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
States Shouldn't Serve Up on a Platter Voters' Email Addresses and Phone Numbers Voting in the United States carries a huge privacy cost: states give away or sell voters' personal information to anyone who wants it. In this era of content micro-targeting, rampant misinformation and identity theft schemes, this trade in voters' personal data is both dangerous and irresponsible
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Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Meanwhile, the Center for Democracy & Technology has drafted a model for a broad national privacy bill
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 22, 2019
How do data privacy and security matters affect organizations that are contemplating a merger or acquisition? Attorney Iliana Peters offers insights into cybersecurity, data breach and compliance issues that can potentially doom a deal
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 24, 2019
HIPAA Enforcement Agency Open, But Regulatory Activity Slows Down Some regulatory activity related to health data privacy and security is on hold as a result of the partial government shutdown.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Attackers Hacked Three Separate Bugs to Breach 50 Million Accounts Facebook says that whoever hacked 50 million user accounts, putting the privacy of those users' personal data at risk, did so by abusing its "View As" privacy feature. Facebook says the attack successfully targeted three separate bugs in its video-uploading functionality
Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Apple's Privacy Warning to Facebook: We Can Break You Apple's conflict with Facebook this week resulted in the most effective and quickest punishment the social network has ever received over a privacy issue. But should a multi-billion dollar tech company like Apple be picking up the slack for the digital privacy enforcement failures of governments
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Failings Leading to Cambridge Analytica Scandal Earn Sharp Rebuke From Regulator Facebook has been slammed with the maximum possible fine under U.K.
InfoGovNuggets
JULY 23, 2018
“Alphabet, Apple Prodded On Privacy,” The Wall Street Journal , July 10, 2018 A3. Security Privacy Information Ownership Governance Policy Definition Duty of Care Controls Third parties Internal controls Access Duty Corporation TechnologyCongress asks how Google and Apple use “your” information, such as what you say and write and where you are. Which is more interesting, the questions or the answers?
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Richard Henderson of Infosec Global Sizes Up the EU Law's Influence So Far Richard Henderson of Infosec Global discusses the impact of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and how the law is influencing privacy frameworks globally
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Many sets of data, both research and grey, fall outside privacy regulations such as HIPAA, FERPA, and PII. The privacy frontier facing research universities spans open access practices, uses and misuses of data, public records requests, cyber risk, and curating data for privacy protection.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 8, 2019
Privacy attorney David Holtzman pinpoints three key issues to watch Attorney David Holtzman Highlights Three Issues to Track What are the top regulatory trends to look for in the healthcare sector in 2019?
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the start of a collaborative project to develop a voluntary privacy framework to help organizations manage privacy related risk. On September 4, 2018, the U.S.
InfoGoTo
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Some might think the privacy adventure is over as we are now six months past the compliance deadline of May 28, 2018. The most notable of these is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) with its deadline of January 2020. I love adventures!
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Building on the success of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is in the early stages of developing a privacy framework. The effort will kick off with a workshop Tuesday in Austin, Texas, explains Naomi Lefkovitz, who is leading the project
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Consultant Rebecca Herold Offers Predictions for the Coming Year This was an eventful year for healthcare cybersecurity and privacy incidents and developments. Here are eight predictions from privacy and security expert Rebecca Herold But what's ahead for 2019?
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 15, 2018
academicpapers databases dna privacyIf you're an American of European descent, there's a 60% you can be uniquely identified by public information in DNA databases. This is not information that you have made public; this is information your relatives have made public.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Multiple Failures' Cited as Watchdog Levies Maximum Possible Pre-GDPR Fine Credit bureau Equifax has been hit with the maximum possible fine under U.K.
Adam Levin
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Federal Government should pass legislation protecting citizens’ privacy online, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office. These recommendations and findings will be helpful as we look to develop privacy legislation in the coming months,” said Pallone in a statement.
Dark Reading
JANUARY 28, 2019
For Data Privacy Day, let's commit to a culture of privacy by design, nurtured by a knowledgeable team that can execute an effective operational compliance program
Data Breach Today
JULY 2, 2018
But Tech Giants are Taking Aim at the Law, Which Can Be Amended Until 2020 California's legislature has quickly introduced and passed new privacy legislation, making the state's laws the strongest in the U.S.
InfoGoTo
JANUARY 15, 2019
Coming at a time when big data and analytics is making it possible for organizations to understand their customers with unprecedented degrees of precision, the privacy issue creates new complexities for those who manage and govern information. How is the privacy landscape likely to evolve in the coming year? Modern Governance Podcast "GDPR" data privacy privacy law privacy regulations
Adam Levin
JANUARY 28, 2019
Sidewalk Labs, a subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, is the go-to story for Data Privacy Day with its new “user-friendly” tool called Replica, which allows city planners see “how, when, and where people travel in urban areas.”.
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 4, 2018
This is a fantastic Q&A with NYU Law Professor Helen Nissenbaum on data privacy and why it's wrong to focus on consent. datacollection dataprotection interviews privacy
Data Breach Today
JULY 12, 2018
Thousands of Individuals' Data Was Allegedly Accessible to All Agency Workers An incident involving an unsecured database containing information about thousands of HIV/AIDS patients in Tennessee is shining a spotlight on privacy risks involving sensitive health data
AIIM
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Moreover, there seems to be momentum developing for a more comprehensive US Federal Privacy initiative consistent with GDPR. The current US data privacy regime is somewhat fragmented and sectoral in nature and is perceived to be an impediment to competing in the digital economy.
Schneier on Security
JULY 3, 2018
The California legislature unanimously passed the strongest data privacy law in the nation. A ballot initiative was already going to be voted on in November, one with even stronger data privacy protections. datacollection dataprotection laws privacy
Threatpost
JANUARY 17, 2019
Apple CEO Tim Cook has called on the government to double down on data privacy regulation in 2019. Government Privacy apple California Consumer Privacy Act data breach Data Privacy privacy law
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 10, 2018
An analysis of the privacy issues Amazon will face as it dives deeper into the healthcare business leads the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also featured: A preview of ISMG's Security Summit in New York Aug. 14-15
Data Breach Today
MARCH 29, 2018
But Agency Will Seek Public Input First Federal regulators are considering potential changes to HIPAA privacy rule and enforcement regulations, but aim to first engage the healthcare sector and public for input, says the nation's top HIPAA enforcer.
Data Breach Today
JULY 6, 2018
While California already had some of the strictest and most varied privacy laws in the country, the new California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 "is a whole new ballgame," says privacy attorney Kirk Nahra, who explains why
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