insurancejournal.com – NEW DELHI (AP) – Last month, a cyber-security startup told a major Indian online insurance brokerage it had found critical vulnerabilities in the
California children’s privacy bill on the verge of final passage
iapp.org – The California Senate’s Committee on Appropriations voted 5-0 to advance the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, to the Senate floor. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1558906527649796098
A view from DC: FTC rulemaking takes center stage
iapp.org – Cobun Zweifel-Keegan and Isabelle Roccia offer the latest privacy buzz around Capitol Hill and Brussels. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1558816148090675200
Cloud data-loss prevention startup designed to identify ‘sensitive’ data in apps
iapp.org – Cloud data-loss prevention startup Nightfall AI announced the company received $40 million in Series B funding. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559148584393662464
Google to pay AU$60M fine to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
iapp.org – Google agreed to pay a $60 million fine to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559087904122703874
Potential ramifications, results of FTC privacy rulemaking
iapp.org – Join the IAPP Aug. 15 on LinkedIn Live for a discussion on the potential short and long-term effects of the FTC’s privacy and data security rulemaking. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1558514086391996416
Cisco Hacked: Firm Traces Intrusion to Initial Access Broker
bankinfosecurity.com – Cisco says it fell victim to a successful hack attack and data breach in May. While an attacker wielding Yanluowang ransomware claimed to have exfiltrated data and Tweeted by @Nostalgicbrain0 https://twitter.com/Nostalgicbrain0/status/1558488726216790016
Let there be ambient light sensing, without fear of data theft
threatshub.org – ThreatsHub.org | Cloud Security & Cyber Threats Analysis Hub. 100% Free OSINT Threat Intelligent and Cybersecurity News. Tweeted by @threatshub https://twitter.com/threatshub/status/1558577411456872448
BlackCat/ALPHV Ransomware Victim: Fast Pace Health – RedPacket Security
redpacketsecurity.com – NOTE: No files or stolen information are by RedPacket Security. Any legal issues relating to the content of the files should be directed at the attackers Tweeted by @RedPacketSec https://twitter.com/RedPacketSec/status/1558589885669408768
Insurer USAA Must Face Lawsuit Over Driver’s License Disclosures
news.bloomberglaw.com – United Services Automobile Association must face claims that it disclosed individuals’ driver’s license numbers to cybercriminals, after a federal judge in Manhattan refused to dismiss the suit. Tweeted by @SecRecon https://twitter.com/SecRecon/status/1558634480277110786
Data ‘Surveillance’ Crackdown Begins With FTC Privacy Pitch
insurancejournal.com – The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public feedback on a proposed rulemaking to limit what it’s dubbed “commercial surveillance” by businesses that
The IAPP’s top 5 most-read articles for the week of Aug. 8, 2022
iapp.org – We know there is a lot of privacy news to keep up with. To help, we distilled the top 5 privacy articles for the week. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1558242261225316352
Notes from the IAPP Canada Managing Director, Aug. 12, 2022
iapp.org – IAPP Canada Managing Director Kris Klein takes a look at the use and future of data subject access rights across Canada. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1558182061214662659
A view from DC: Is everything commercial surveillance?
iapp.org – IAPP Managing Director, Washington, D.C., Cobun Keegan-Zweifel shares his thoughts on privacy happenings in and around D.C. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1558152047370829826
FTC commences privacy rulemaking process
iapp.org – The FTC filed an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will consider rules to “crack down on harmful commercial surveillance and lax data security.” Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1558122325970665474
Russia clarifies bank biometric data order
iapp.org – Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development Telecommunications and Mass Media issued guidance that biometric data will not be collected without consent. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1558031082091593728
Notes from the Asia-Pacific region, 12 Aug. 2022
iapp.org – IAPP Singapore Country Leader See Khiang Koh recaps Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Week in July. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1557910007512956930
FTC launches first cryptocurrency probe
iapp.org – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched its first cryptocurrency investigation. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1557879947758272512
A view from Brussels: The latest on European Commission proposals for children’s online safety, electronic evidence
iapp.org – IAPP Europe Managing Director Isabelle Roccia looks at the latest on two European Commission proposals that have been stalled previously. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1557819868459810817
FTC officially launches privacy rulemaking endeavor
iapp.org – The FTC filed an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will explore rules to “crack down on harmful commercial surveillance and lax data security.” Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1557796983758327811