The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

News of data breaches, data vulnerabilities and compromised private information is released almost daily from businesses both small and large. Related: Europe’s GDPR ushers in new privacy era. Legislation has recently been proposed for individual states, addressing data privacy regulations head-on.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

To provide even further insight into the data safety and privacy practices of app developers, researchers at Incogni conducted a study of the top 500 paid and top 500 free Google Play Store apps. percent) of the apps share user data with third parties. Greediest data harvesters. They share a lot of data.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A digital twin is a virtual duplicate of a physical entity or a process — created by extrapolating data collected from live settings. Digital twins enable simulations to be run without risking harm to the physical entity; they help inform efficiency gains made in factories and assure the reliability of jet engines, for instance.

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Herjavec Group

JANUARY 27, 2022

January 28th is Data Privacy Day, an international effort to empower individuals and support businesses in the endeavor to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust. This year, the National Cybersecurity Alliance has extended the data privacy campaign to be a week-long initiative.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 20, 2021

In some cases, Voice-over-IP numbers are not acceptable as cellphone numbers either – meaning that registrants must increase their cyber-risk by providing their actual cellphone numbers to a party that has offered no information about how that data will be protected. Provide as little information as possible to vaccinators.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 7, 2024

For instance, the GDPR emphasises that consent is no longer implied and must be “ freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous.” To uphold this, consent management can help insurance companies respect the data privacy rights and preferences of their clients, partners, and staff and help them comply with regulations.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2024

From data privacy regulations to payment card security standards, businesses of all sizes must scramble to implement new protocols and strengthen their defenses against cyber threats. July 1, 2024: California Consumer Privacy Act opt-out mechanisms and sensitive data consent California continues to lead the charge in data privacy.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Maryland Takes the Lead in Privacy Legislation with Comprehensive MODPA The Maryland legislature enacted two comprehensive privacy bills to limit how big tech platforms can acquire and utilize customers’ and children’s data. states in enforcing its residents’ privacy rights thus far.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A recent Thales report on digital trust explores the complex dynamics of trust, focusing on user experience, security, and data privacy. In today’s digital landscape, consumers seek transparency, control, and respect for privacy. Today’s consumers also expect to be informed about data collection practices.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

Category News, Privacy Risk Level. As a Data Privacy Week Champion , and as part of our commitment to the link between cybersecurity and privacy, we wanted to share some best practices from the National Cybersecurity Alliance about how to protect your privacy online. MFA has been found to block 99.9%

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 17, 2024

A Pandora's Box: Unpacking 5 Risks in Generative AI madhav Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:07 Generative AI (GAI) is becoming increasingly crucial for business leaders due to its ability to fuel innovation, enhance personalization, automate content creation, augment creativity, and help teams explore new possibilities.

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Herjavec Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

January 28 th is Data Privacy Day, an international effort to empower individuals and encourage businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust. This is why the issue of data privacy is so significant and why individuals and enterprises alike should view the protection of personal data as a team effort.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2024

A Pandora's Box: Unpacking 5 Risks in Generative AI madhav Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:07 Generative AI (GAI) is becoming increasingly crucial for business leaders due to its ability to fuel innovation, enhance personalization, automate content creation, augment creativity, and help teams explore new possibilities.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Some might say it was inevitable that, once law enforcement and intelligence agencies realized the power of COVID-19 contact tracing applications to confirm proximity between persons, privacy would become a secondary issue. They would be right. The post Law Enforcement Eyeing Contact Tracing Apps appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2021

After the introduction of CCPA and GDPR, much more attention is given to third-party risks, and the privacy terms and conditions users agree to. Global privacy regulations, such as the CCPA and GDPR, were enacted to ensure stricter standards when handling the personal data of consumers. Data Protection.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

Why Is Data Privacy Important? If you have never been affected by a scam or issue such as identity theft, then you may not yet fully comprehend the important role that data privacy plays. Data privacy refers to keeping the information that we discussed in the previous section safe and confidential.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2021

For many organizations, spending so much time collecting data is not conducive to innovation and growth. Automating tasks such as data collection and log and asset management can make security operations more efficient by freeing up skilled employees to work on high-level tasks that require a human touch. Data privacy.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 1, 2024

We are midway through 2024, and data privacy continues to dominate headlines and strategic business decisions across industries. Seventeen data privacy laws have been adopted across the U.S., On July 1st, three new state privacy laws go into effect: (1) Texas ; (2) Oregon ; and (3) Florida.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Third-party Risks Take Center Stage. Third-party risks are at the forefront of security concerns, with identity risk management provider SecZetta predicting that “supply chain paranoia” will take over the cybersecurity world this year. Also read: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools for 2022.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

For many organizations, spending so much time collecting data is not conducive to innovation and growth. Automating tasks such as data collection and log and asset management can make security operations more efficient by freeing up skilled employees to work on high-level tasks that require a human touch. Data privacy.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 2, 2021

Category News, Privacy Risk Level. Beyond the lack of understanding of what TikTok may be DOING with your biometric data, the mere fact that TikTok is collecting this data and storing it within their IT environment puts you at risk. SIGN ME UP. Follow us - stay ahead. Read more of the ACT.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 31, 2022

The UN Fundamental Declaration of Human Rights states: “No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation. The accountability of data controllers cannot be transferred. Implementing privacy. TCS and Thales: trusted partners.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Data collection and use policies need to be reexamined because of AI. The FTC is trying to address the issue. The post TEGWAR, AI and the FTC – Gov’t Agency Warns of Deceptive AI Contract Language appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2023

The app “presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security,” explained Canada’s chief information officer. TikTok is also under the scrutiny of Canadian privacy regulators that are investigating whether the company obtains valid and meaningful consent from users when collecting their personal information.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Here we’ll discuss the implications to the third-party tracking and data which has been most impacted by recent privacy regulations and protocols. First it is important to understand the different degrees of data privacy. Degrees of privacy. Data collection red flags.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Healthcare-specific compliance frameworks like HIPAA require healthcare organizations to manage digital data so that it aligns with the newer data privacy laws, like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Data’s Lifetime Impact.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The law is particularly relevant for businesses across various sectors—such as retail, finance, technology, and healthcare—that handle consumer data on a large scale. With OCPA’s protections, consumers can enjoy improved data privacy while businesses gain a structured approach to handling data responsibly.

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Centraleyes

JULY 16, 2024

The Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) is a data privacy law set to take effect on January 1, 2025. This framework is relevant to businesses that control or process the personal data of at least 100,000 Iowa residents or derive over 50% of their revenue from selling personal data of more than 25,000 consumers.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 22, 2024

The regulation didn't just introduce new rules—it upended the entire approach to data privacy. Designed to safeguard the personal data of EU citizens, it introduced a paradigm shift towards a privacy-first approach. Digital enterprises found themselves compelled to adapt and navigate a new standard of data handling.

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Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Inconsistent Standards: Different standards for data protection and privacy create confusion and increase the risk of non-compliance. privacy landscape. For example, California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPRA) imposes strict requirements, while other states have varying thresholds.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 10, 2024

California is notoriously on the forefront of implementing expansive cyber privacy regulations and, in turn, prosecution through litigation and other legal avenues to enforce those policies. So, let's take a look at some recent California opinions on matters involving charges of various data privacy violations.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Minnesota Data Privacy and Security Act (MNDPA) is a comprehensive state-level privacy law designed to protect the personal information of Minnesota residents. Privacy Notices : Providing clear and concise privacy policies outlining data collection, use, and sharing practices.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 4, 2024

What is the Colorado Privacy Act? The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), signed into law on July 7, 2021, is a comprehensive privacy legislation that aims to enhance data privacy rights for residents of Colorado. The CPA mandates compliance from both data controllers and processors.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

Companies do seem to be grasping the importance of privacy awareness training, according to Marla Berry, director of training at the International Association of Privacy Professionals, citing a 2020 IAPP-FTI Consulting Governance Report , which found that 95% of privacy teams are involved with companywide privacy-related awareness and training. “As

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

Misconfigurations, over-permissive access settings, and confusion around shared security responsibilities with providers creates constant breach risks." These three primary drivers are consistent with what I've been reading in the recent '2024 Data Breach Investigations Report' [ downloadable with a form submission ].

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Centraleyes

MARCH 27, 2024

The standard provides guidelines for governing and managing AI technologies, ensuring accountability, transparency, and data privacy throughout the AI lifecycle. Planning : Addressing risks and opportunities, setting AI objectives, and planning for changes.

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Centraleyes

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Data Minimization : Organizations are required to collect only the information that is necessary for a specific purpose. This minimizes the risk of unnecessary data exposure. This also extends to notifying users when data collection practices change. Why Should You Be KCDPA Compliant?

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