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

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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

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-based law firm that specializes in complex class action litigation.

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CPDP 2021 – Moderator: Brent R. Homan ‘When Regulatory Worlds Collide – The Intersection Of Privacy, Competition And Consumer Protection’

Security Boulevard

Our sincere thanks to CPDP 2021 - Computers, Privacy & Data Protection Conference for publishing their well-crafted videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Homan ‘When Regulatory Worlds Collide – The Intersection Of Privacy, Competition And Consumer Protection’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cybercriminals Accelerate Online Scams During Ramadan and Eid Fitr

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Middle Eastern enterprises, facing this heightened risk, are urged to bolster consumer protection and reinforce their brand security. Notably, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), consumer spending topped regional charts, exceeding $16 billion.

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CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance

CSO Magazine

Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Maryland Personal Information Protection Act – Security Breach Notification Requirements – Modifications (House Bill 1154). Massachusetts 201 CMR 17 (aka Mass Data Protection Law). 4806 — An Act relative to consumer protection from security breaches.

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Uber agrees to pay $148 million in massive 2016 data breach settlement

Security Affairs

Rather than to notify the data breach to customers and law enforcement as is required by California’s data security breach notification law , the chief of information security Joe Sullivan ordered to pay the ransom and to cover the story destroying any evidence. ” continues the AP.

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Watch out for Omicron COVID-19-themed phishing messages!

Security Affairs

One of the samples shared by UK’s consumer protection organization ‘ Which? ’ ” The recipients have to fill a form with their data (name, date of birth, home address, mobile phone number, and email address), some security questions (i.e.

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