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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

Each year, the first week of March (March 2-8) is recognized as National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure.

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Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach

Security Affairs

The law firm recommends individuals to monitor accounts and credit reports for identity theft or fraud. Customers can also place free fraud alerts on their credit files, requiring businesses to verify identity before extending credit. Victims of identity theft are eligible for a seven-year extended fraud alert.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Each of these regulations addresses different aspects of cybersecurity and data protection, making it essential for businesses and organizations to stay informed and proactive. The act also mandates clear privacy policies and allows parents to review and delete their child’s information.

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Camera tricks: Privacy concerns raised after massive surveillance cam breach

SC Magazine

” “It would be possible, on detailed examination of video, to compromise elements of operational security,” agreed Mike Hamilton, co-founder and chief information security officer of CI Security and former Seattle CISO. That type of information can be extremely valuable for things like identity theft.”.

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US State Privacy Update: Colorado AG Identifies CPA Rulemaking Topics and Releases Data Security Best Practices Guidance

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Organizations covered under the CPA or otherwise collecting the personal information of Colorado residents should keep the following two takeaways points in mind: Prepare for the CPA now. Key Takeaways.

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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

SecureWorld News

Mo Wehbi, VP, Information Security & PMO, Penske Automotive Group: The Good and the Bad "The Good: Widespread Adoption of AI and Machine Learning for Threat Detection: AI will become more sophisticated and integral in identifying threats in real-time, reducing response times and mitigating risks faster than ever before.