The Security Ledger

AUGUST 21, 2020

In this episode of the Security Ledger Podcast (#188), sponsored* by LastPass, we take a look at the fast-expanding world of crowdsourced surveillance by doing a deep dive on Flock Safety, a start up that sells inexpensive license plate scanners to homeowners and police departments. Flying in Surveillance’s Gray Zone.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

On August 11, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the collection, sharing and use of certain information which it refers to as “commercial surveillance data” and whether the use of that data constitutes a violation of the provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 20, 2023

Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has taken significant action to address the escalating concern surrounding the misuse of surveillance technology by foreign entities. government's growing concern about the role of surveillance technology in enabling campaigns of repression and human rights abuses.

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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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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

Back in the early days of personal computing, perhaps one of the only real concerns was data loss from a drive failure. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. Likewise, avoid keygens, cracks, and other pirated software that can often compromise your data, privacy, or both.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 10, 2024

Alan Cohn, former Assistant Secretary for Strategy, Planning, Analysis & Risk at the U.S. Jennifer Granick, surveillance and cybersecurity counsel at the ACLU, warned that the Supreme Court's decision undermines the expertise of federal agencies that are better equipped to handle technical and specialized matters.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

Knowing that insider threats are a risk is one thing. Dealing with issues of insider cyber risk can be different and nuanced. The origin and impact of insider risk To understand best how to combat them, it helps to know where insider threats originate and why. Knowing how to fight them off is entirely another.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Surveillance and monitoring risks: The integration of AI into everyday computing could lead to increased surveillance capabilities. The AI might continuously monitor user inputs and interactions, leading to potential privacy invasions. Myriah Jaworkski , Esq.,

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With all the gathered data on facial recognition technology, it indeed offers significant potential for the security aspects of enterprises. Not only does it cover the safety of enterprises, it can also manage the personal safety and risk of employees by alerting employees to the importance of their personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2020

The network will as well serve as the basis for advanced services such as complex remote operations like delivery and surveillance drones, remote unmanned vehicles, and surgical robots. Besides, it is designed to be of a high data rate well as well with low latency. Security Challenges Abound. Building a Safer Smart City.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

Physical security vulnerability assessment: This form of assessment focuses on finding weaknesses in physical security, including perimeter security, access controls, and surveillance systems. To do that properly, you need to know where your biggest risks are and your most valuable assets. How Much Do Vulnerability Assessments Cost?

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 29, 2024

With its complex characters and intricate plotting, Cryptonomicon delves into the implications of data privacy and the power of information in both wartime and peace. Through this, the film raises awareness about data privacy, the implications of corporate surveillance, and the moral complexities surrounding information access.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

They all must have unique identifiers and the ability to collect and transfer data over networks to enable monitoring, surveillance, and execution of decisions based on the collected data with little or no human intervention. If these critical keys are compromised, certificates and encrypted data are at risk.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 23, 2024

Regulatory capture by stealth? Google changes its mind about third-party tracking cookies—we’re stuck with them for the foreseeable. The post EFF Angry as Google Keeps 3rd-Party Cookies in Chrome appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, digital trust involves several interconnected elements, including: • Security of Systems and Data • Privacy of Data • Transparency of Operation • Accountability when things go wrong • Reliability But why is digital trust suddenly important? What are the origins of the need for a trust framework?

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Privacy, schmivacy: FBI head Christopher Wray (pictured) doesn’t see what all the fuss is about. Just renew FISA section 702 already! The post FBI’s Warrantless Spying on US Must Continue, Says FBI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2024

EKEN IoT FAIL: Amazon, Sears and Shein still sell security swerving stuff. The post Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 27, 2024

How Cloud Data Security Works Cloud data security protects sensitive information stored and processed in cloud environments by combining encryption, authentication, access controls, data masking, monitoring, and incident response measures. This ensures that risks to cloud-stored data are detected and addressed early on.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

GDPR protects sensitive data like health and financial details, and its enforcement underscores the growing need for stronger data security measures. GDPR: The landscape of data privacy and protection has never been more critical. government surveillance. What is GDPR and Why Does It Matter?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2025

Cross-border data transfers enable global business but face challenges from varying cybersecurity laws, increasing risks of cyberattacks and data breaches. The increasing reliance on cloud computing, remote work, and digital transactions has amplified the risks associated with data transmission across different jurisdictions.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Cross-Border Data Privacy and Security Concerns in the Dawn of Quantum Computing. New EU restrictions could force companies to change data transfer practices and adopt more advanced data encryption methods. Data privacy is not a check-the-box compliance or security item. Privacy Shield was unlawful.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 30, 2025

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Cyber risk remains top of mind for business leaders A regular January fixture, the World Economic Forums Global Risk Report 2025 features two technology-related threats among the top five risks for the year ahead and beyond.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Common threats include misconfigurations, cross-site scripting attacks, and data breaches. This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In a recent blog, privacy company Proton explained how Google is spending millions lobbying and actively fighting against privacy laws that would protect you from online surveillance. And make some real changes to improve our privacy, rather than engage in privacy washing.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The smartphones analyzed by the r researchers were observed sending data to the device vendor and the Chinese mobile network operators (e.g., This malicious software puts users’ privacy at risk, it could be used to spy on users and unmasking of their identities. EU) Android OS distributions from the same OS developers.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Department of Justice to halt large-scale transfers of sensitive information, such as genomic, biometric, location, health, and financial data. companies from selling data to high-risk nations, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Regulations can be put in place to bar U.S.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 10, 2024

Navigating the EU-US Data Protection Framework sparsh Thu, 01/11/2024 - 05:26 On 10 July 2023, the European Commission adopted a new adequacy decision regarding the Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). This follows the invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield, by the Court of Justice of the European Union on 16 July 2020.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 4, 2019

On May 25, the European Union celebrated the first anniversary of the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , the most important change in data privacy regulations in the last decade, designed to restructure the way in which personal data is handled across every sector (public or private) and every industry.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Free” privacy proxy for all Chrome users? The post Don’t Be Evil: Google’s Scary ‘IP Protection’ Privacy Plan appeared first on Security Boulevard. Firefox here we come! What could POSSIBLY go wrong?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 28, 2021

The rule invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework, which permitted companies to freely transfer users’ personal data. The reasoning behind this decision is that the US surveillance law (FISA) does not provide adequate protections or remedies for non-US persons in the EU.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Supplementary Measures Recommendations cover the supplementary measures data exporters may need to adopt in order to keep sending data outside of the EEA. Some countries, by virtue of known surveillance laws, will be deemed non-compliant. The type of data being processed (e.g. It may need to combine several measures.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2021

In 2021, Schrems II – the landmark data privacy verdict issued in July 2020 – continues to prevent businesses from carrying out basic data transfers to non-EU countries. After more than six months, Schrems II is still proving to be difficult to manage for many organisations across the world.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The proposal, outlined in a White House fact sheet , focuses on prohibiting the sale or import of connected vehicles that incorporate certain technologies from countries deemed to pose national security risks. If compromised, this data could be used for surveillance or targeted attacks.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 23, 2024

But a new lawsuit in a likely constitutional battle over a New Jersey privacy law shows that anyone can now access this capability, thanks to a proliferation of commercial services that hoover up the digital exhaust emitted by widely-used mobile apps and websites. Delaware-based Atlas Data Privacy Corp.

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McAfee

MAY 20, 2021

They are effectively three degrees of a single concept: how data privacy impacts cross-border data flows. Data residency refers to the country where an organisation specifies that its data is stored, usually for regulatory or policy reasons. 8] Let’s take for instance the use of a VPN to protect privacy.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Data privacy issues are a hot topic in a world where we apparently dont know who to trust anymore. This week, Apple decided to pull the plug on Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for UK users. ADP is an opt-in data security tool designed to provide Apple users a more secure way to protect data stored in their iCloud accounts.

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BH Consulting

MAY 25, 2023

The origins of this case date back nearly a decade following controversies around US Government surveillance and leaks from the now infamous whistle-blower Edward Snowden. Over the years, we saw two cross-border data sharing agreements invalidated. The fine This brings us to Meta’s large fine. PRISM break A side note here about PRISM.

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