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GUEST ESSAY: How ‘DPIAs” — data privacy impact assessments — can lead SMBs to compliance

The Last Watchdog

As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is no surprise that data privacy and security is a growing concern for small to medium sized businesses — SMBs. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy. Let’s look at some of the challenges faced by SMBs in today’s data privacy landscape.

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5 Best Practices for Data Privacy Compliance

Centraleyes

With data breaches on the rise— over 3,200 incidents in the U.S. last year alone —businesses are increasingly under pressure to protect personal data and comply with evolving privacy regulations. Navigating this global maze of regulations and the operational and technological hurdles that come with it is no small feat.

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News alert: NCA’s Data Privacy Week webinars highlight data protection for consumers, businesses

The Last Watchdog

22, 2024 – Today, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) , announced the program for its third annual Data Privacy Week campaign, which will take place from January 22nd to January 27th. This even includes information about a person’s physical well-being, like health data from apps. Washington D.C.

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GUEST ESSAY: Privacy risks introduced by the ‘metaverse’ — and how to combat them

The Last Watchdog

As digital technologies become more immersive and tightly integrated with our daily lives, so too do the corresponding intrusive attacks on user privacy. But until recently, the VR privacy threat has remained entirely theoretical. Berkeley RDI is a preeminent source of open-access metaverse privacy research.

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GUEST ESSAY: California pioneers privacy law at state level; VA, VT, CO, NJ take steps to follow

The Last Watchdog

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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Consumer Data Privacy Rights: Emerging Tech Blurs Lines

Threatpost

Data privacy is a fundamental right for Americans - but new emerging technologies like drone, IoT and facial recognition are introducing gray areas.

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US Federal Judge Upholds Automakers' Right to Record Texts, Call Logs

SecureWorld News

The automakers argued that their practice was necessary to provide certain features and services, such as hands-free calling and texting, and that customers had consented to the data collection by agreeing to the terms of service when they purchased their vehicles. For the auto manufacturers involved, this is a significant victory.