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Keeping customer data secure during the festive season

IT Governance

Although the ONS (Office for National Statistics) reported that retail sales fell to a six-month low in October because of reduced levels of disposable income, Black Friday is predicted to create a £10 billion shopping spree in the UK that will continue until Christmas Eve. Maintaining processes in the rush. Get in touch today!

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Alleged SIM Swapper Arrested in California

Krebs on Security

17, 2018 by investigators working with Santa Clara County’s “ REACT task force ,” which says it’s targeting those involved in “the takeovers of cell phone, email and financial accounts resulting in the theft of cryptocurrency.” Xzavyer Clemente Narvaez was arrested Aug.

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More than half of consumers would consider legal action if their data was compromised during a breach

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

In light of consumer concerns, members of the C-Suite were asked whether their organisation was prepared for the legislation in time for the May 25 2018 deadline. Those across the manufacturing and utilities industries had the highest preparedness rates at 91%, while retail had the lowest across both countries at 78%.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

California law also requires businesses that suffer a breach of security to disclose the breach to consumers, and in some instances law enforcement, if sensitive information is compromised. Accordingly, the CCPA was passed unanimously on June 28, 2018 by the California legislature and signed by the governor the same day.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

California law also requires businesses that suffer a breach of security to disclose the breach to consumers, and in some instances law enforcement, if sensitive information is compromised. Accordingly, the CCPA was passed unanimously on June 28, 2018 by the California legislature and signed by the governor the same day.

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California passes major legislation, expanding consumer privacy rights and legal exposure for US and global companies

Data Protection Report

On June 28, 2018, California lawmakers enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the “CCPA”) a sweeping, GDPR-like privacy law which is intended to give California consumers more control over how businesses collect and use their data. Consumer access and data portability rights.

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California Passes Major Legislation, Expanding Consumer Privacy Rights and Legal Exposure for US and Global Companies

Data Protection Report

On June 28, 2018, California lawmakers enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the “CCPA”) a sweeping, GDPR-like privacy law which is intended to give California consumers more control over how businesses collect and use their data. Consumer Access and Data Portability Rights.

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