CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Digging deep into the context, a lawsuit was slapped against the technology giant for collecting information of children playing games on Xbox Gaming Consoles.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

You may not have noticed, but there has been a flurry of breakthroughs in biometric technology, led by some leapfrog advances in facial recognition systems over the past couple of years. The ultimate concern with this technology is that we’ll end up in a surveillance society where your I.D. Ubiquitous surveillance. Advanced use cases.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2023

Given the vast level of tracking and surveillance that technology companies can embed into their widely used products, it is only fair that consumers be informed of how important user data, including information about their every move, is gathered, tracked, and utilized by these companies. The IT giant will pay $9.5 million to D.C.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 25, 2024

Antitrust experts say the lawsuit's focus on Apple's privacy practices is a novel legal strategy that could remake the landscape for technology competition and consumer protection. It could have major ramifications for how tech giants are allowed to leverage user data, security, and privacy in their products and business models.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Describing the dual-enforcement aspect of the CPRA and CCPA, with the California Attorney General and California Consumer Protection Agency having oversight and enforcement power. Deploy technologies and tools that help you scale data management in a manageable way.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected–and do the best we can in a rapidly changing world. That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Google violated state consumer protection laws by misleading consumers about its location tracking practices since at least 2014. Give users detailed information about the types of location data Google collects and how it’s used at an enhanced “Location Technologies” webpage. not hidden); and.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Recent updates to HIPAA regulations may address new technologies and evolving threats in the healthcare industry. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) regulates the collection of personal information from minors to protect the privacy of children under 13.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

” Bailey said in one common type of arrangement, the lender provides the necessary capital, expertise, staff, technology, and corporate structure to run the lending business and keeps most of the profits.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 27, 2023

AI voice technology enables scammers to create remarkably realistic voices and convincingly imitate family members, friends and other trusted individuals. “AI As new trends emerge, we will continue to help consumers protect themselves and their families.” The report compares member-reported data from 2022 to the previous year.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Legacy Technology Clashes : Most Telcos have very large legacy IT footprints. This unfortunately does not always integrate well with more modern technologies such as containerized or Kubernetes-based cloud-native applications. The more variations in the environment, the more complicated it is to manage.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Financial institutions deal with a bevy of regulations that govern data protection and with stringent new regulations (such as the California Consumer Protection Act coming January 1), compliance is top of mind. Compliance v. Bottom line: the legacy perimeter approach no longer works.

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Centraleyes

AUGUST 28, 2024

.” This legislation aims to protect consumers from the potential harms of AI by imposing strict requirements on developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems. Some view the legislation as necessary to ensure ethical AI development and maintain public trust in AI technologies.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 18, 2021

Daniel Castro, Vice President of Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, also thinks its time for a national privacy law: "This bill shows that it is possible to craft a data protection law that protects consumers without imposing unnecessary costs on businesses.

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Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

2021 Hawaii Privacy Bills HB125 (Enacted into Law) In 2021, the Governor of Hawai‘i signed into law (HB125) the Uniform Employee and Student Online Privacy Protection Act creating additional protections for student privacy, and this time imposing liability directly on educational institutions. They were not enacted into law.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2023

Members of the FCC themselves received some of these calls, which on reflection seems like a very poor decision made by the robocalling technology. We'll be stuck with all manner of robocalling technology for some time to come. No fewer than an astonishing five billion calls were made by the companies responsible for this operation.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Temecula, California, October 11, 2022 – IDIQ , an industry leader in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring, has named Michael Scheumack to the role of chief marketing officer. Coast Guard where he started his education and began working in the technology industry. Scheumack began his career serving in the U.S.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Making matters worse, the cameras employ facial recognition technology, which leads to questions as to whether an attacker could actually identify individuals caught on camera and then pursue them as targets for social engineering schemes or something even more nefarious. “For Of course, for some institutions, this is not practical.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2023

In 2023, the larger implications of privacy — including the ethics of using artificial intelligence (AI) and biometrics, the management of consumer-to-business relationships, and public issues such as consumer protection — will become much clearer through regulatory and legal action.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Through its comprehensive study, it evaluates companies in three major categories: a company’s consumer protection, data and site security and adherence to responsible privacy practice. The Online Trust and Honor Roll Audit is the only independent online trust benchmark study. SiteLock can detect malware the minute it hits.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 31, 2023

The resource guide is a valuable tool for financial institutions of all sizes as it provides best practices, recommendations, and resources to help organizations protect their networks and data from cyber threats. The guide also serves as an educational resource on the latest security technologies.

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McAfee

DECEMBER 9, 2019

The goal of the Parliament is to facilitate the development of AI technologies by implementing a single European market for AI and removing barriers to the deployment of AI, including through the principle of mutual recognition with regards to the cross-border use of smart products. A Legal Framework for AI.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Proceeding from the assumption that technology is not good or bad in itself, but depends on how people use it, this collaborative model can and should characterize the evolution of regulation in the technological (and strategic) sphere, up to the point of being applied by legal systems that, at least in some respects, may seem incompatible.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a Cybersecurity Framework Workshop this week at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. […].

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Its primary goal is to ensure transparency, accountability, and security in data practices, empowering consumers with rights over their personal information. The law aligns with a growing trend of state privacy regulations, reflecting Indiana’s commitment to safeguarding digital privacy in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

We’ll explore ways to build reliable compliance frameworks and use technology-driven solutions. Technology brings opportunities and challenges alike. Technology-Driven Compliance Solutions Technology has become the life-blood of regulatory subscription and third-party risk management in today’s digital world.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Legacy Technology Clashes : Most Telcos have very large legacy IT footprints. This unfortunately does not always integrate well with more modern technologies such as containerized or Kubernetes-based cloud-native applications. The more variations in the environment, the more complicated it is to manage.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Successful organizations will invest in technologies that show them who has access to consumer data in Cloud applications, and provide continuous assurance that appropriate safeguards are in place.". Listen here: For more details and specifics of the CPRA law, check out the official California Consumer Protections Act of 2020.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 10, 2017

On May 8, 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 19, 2017

.” In the report, the GAO provides an introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT), describes what is known about current and emerging IoT technologies, and examines the implications of their use. Technological Advancements Leading To IoT Surge. As IoT technology increases, so too will the regulatory landscape governing its use.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As if things were not difficult enough, data collection in more states and countries is becoming stricter, with increased consumer protection laws leaving retailers applying tighter data privacy to their digital platforms. Vendors’ attention is increasingly fragmented across various data-collecting and transactional platforms.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JULY 13, 2017

Entities should immediately fix any technical or other problems to stop the incident and take steps to mitigate any impermissible disclosure of protected health information (either done by the entity’s own information technology staff, or by an outside entity brought in to help).

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As if things were not difficult enough, data collection in more states and countries is becoming stricter, with increased consumer protection laws leaving retailers applying tighter data privacy to their digital platforms. Vendors’ attention is increasingly fragmented across various data-collecting and transactional platforms.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The term IoT generally refers to anything connected to the internet, including smart home devices (e.g., Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.).

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The term IoT generally refers to anything connected to the internet, including smart home devices (e.g., Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.).

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Responsible Cyber

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Running on IBM Cloud Pak for Data, this platform represents a significant evolution in regulatory technology. LogicManager Image Source: LogicManager LogicManager distinguishes itself through its risk-based approach to regulatory compliance, powered by innovative Risk Ripple Intelligence technology.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The Dentons Privacy and Cybersecurity Group operates at the intersection of technology and law, and has been singled out as one of the law firms best at cybersecurity by corporate counsel, according to BTI Consulting Group. .

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