iapp.org – A House committee hearing explored ways to protect online users, including proposed legislation. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1499490017500090371
Cyberattack on Toyota Supplier Shows How Small Firms Can Pose Big Threat
insurancejournal.com – The cyberattack on a Toyota Motor Corp. supplier that brought the automaker’s domestic production to a halt shows how more vulnerable small firms can pose
Kenya, Maldives, Philippines, Uganda and Vietnam to expand use of digital ID cards
iapp.org – Developing countries Vietnam, Kenya, the Philippines, Maldives and Uganda are expanding their use of biometrics across sectors of their economies. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1499308770706526208
Tailoring compliance efforts to state privacy patchwork
iapp.org – Join the IAPP March 10 for a panel on state privacy proposals and how companies can leverage existing compliance efforts against what’s on the horizon. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1499097504188702721
Successful adoption of mobile ID hinges largely on protection of citizen privacy
iapp.org – While mobile identifications and driver’s licenses are becoming more common, standardization with privacy in mind will be needed to protect the data. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1499067479552897031
US Privacy Shield director says EU-US adequacy talks ‘in the home stretch’
iapp.org – Law360 reports U.S. Privacy Shield Director Alex Greenstein provided an update on talks to address EU-U.S. adequacy. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1499037245852073994
Education Providers Face Challenges With Growth in Cyber Threats, Insurance Costs
insurancejournal.com – As cyber threats have continued to grow, one segment of the market that has been especially impacted is education, according to guests on the most recent
Russian invasion leads Ukrainians to use encrypted, offline services
iapp.org – Data from Apptopia shows Ukranians are downloading encrypted communication applications, offline maps, and more amid the Russian invasion. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498946364906033152
China’s algorithmic discrimination rules take effect March 1
iapp.org – Rules prohibiting algorithmic discrimination across China’s industries come into force March 1. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498870855614541826
Hyundai, Kia Are Sued After Recalling Vehicles Because of Fire Risk
insurancejournal.com – Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. were sued on Friday by drivers who claimed a defect in their vehicles’ anti-lock brake systems could trigger fires. The
Indian Parliament working through DPB issues, expects resolution by Monsoon Session
iapp.org – Indian Parliament remains engaged on amending the draft Data Protection Bill with an eye on passing the legislation during Parliament’s Monsoon Session. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498614240126672898
Top 5 operational impacts of China’s PIPL: Part 3 — Personal information protection officer
iapp.org – This article examines the role of the personal information protection officer under China’s PIPL. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498584017314136066
The EU’s anti-money laundering regulation and data protection: Part II
iapp.org – This article looks at recommendations issued by the European Data Protection Supervisor on the commission’s anti-money laundering proposals. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498493313908936706
Vestager: Privacy Shield replacement is ‘high priority,’ but ‘not easy’
iapp.org – European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager said a replacement Privacy Shield agreement with the U.S. is “a high priority” but “not easy.”… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498402836492783624