insurancejournal.com – Global insurance pricing continued to rise, although at a slower pace, during the third quarter, which saw commercial insurance premiums increase an
Report: Global data breaches up 70% last quarter
iapp.org – Global data breaches increased 70% in the third quarter of 2022, InfoSecurity Magazine reports, citing a study from cybersecurity company, Surfshark. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1585602905561874432
Privacy Act amendment introduced before Australian Parliament
iapp.org – Attorney-General of Australia Mark Dreyfus introduced a bill that would increase maximum penalties for “serious or repeated interferences with privacy.” Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1585572518403969025
US judge rules against adtech company, retailer in wiretapping case
iapp.org – A U.S. federal appellate court upheld a previous decision ruling that adtech company NaviStone’s tracking tools violated a Pennsylvania state wiretapping l… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1585421439406145537
Maximize your minimization and other takeaways from the FTC’s Drizly case
iapp.org – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission enforcement action against Drizly demonstrates how the agency plans to give teeth to its new emphasis on data minimization…. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1585345946820513792
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow with K-12 Cybersecurity Education
insurancejournal.com – Cybersecurity is becoming more important in an increasingly digital world, and experts agree that good cybersecurity starts with a good education. As the
Is the EDPB’s ‘targeted update’ to data breach reporting guidance a ‘mini-budget’ moment for GDPR regulation?
iapp.org – This article explores the EDPB’s proposal to revise guidelines to clarify non-EU controllers must make individual data breach filings across EU Member Stat… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1585210126499184641
Czech presidency circulates Data Act compromise text
iapp.org – Compromise text circulated by the Czech Presidency of the EU Council clarifies areas of scope, data-sharing and public access within the Data Act. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1585179934384947200
People on the Move: November 2022
iapp.org – Here’s a list of the movers and shakers in the privacy profession within the last month or so. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1585089048368103424
Is GPC the new ‘do not track’?
iapp.org – This article looks at the Global Privacy Control and the comparison between it and the do not track mechanism. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1585058983731249157
US Official Sees More Aggressive Cybersecurity Threats in Asia
insurancejournal.com – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said the US has observed growing cybersecurity threats both at home and throughout Asia, and is warning
UN privacy rapporteur outlines principles to balance data processing, privacy
iapp.org – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy outlines principles encouraging a balance between data processing and the right to privacy. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584878308352823296
Australia introduces bill to significantly increase data breach penalties
iapp.org – Australia Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus introduced a bill to “significantly increase penalties for repeated or serious privacy breaches.” Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584817501220835329
Indian government indicates budget session tabling for Data Protection Bill
iapp.org – The revised Data Protection Bill is expected to be tabled by Indian Parliament during the budget session starting February 2023. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584726657130274817
FTC event on digital advertising to children looks at brand-influencer relationships
iapp.org – The ever-evolving nature of online advertising often leaves children most vulnerable to their messages, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584666526350729216
Dutch DPA says money laundering bill would cause ‘unprecedented mass surveillance’
iapp.org – The Dutch DPA said a draft bill on money laundering would “open the door to unprecedented mass surveillance.” Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584455124097040384
NAI sounds off on FTC’s dark patterns report
iapp.org – The Network Advertising Initiative discussed takeaways from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s staff report on dark patterns. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584273742460383232
Use of ‘voice biomarker’ software to detect mental health problems grows
iapp.org – Use of voice biomarker software that analyzes the way a person talks to detect mental health problems is increasing. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584515827860410370
Social engineering attacks anybody could fall victim to
helpnetsecurity.com – This video talks about social engineering (also known as human hacking), how can it be performed, and how can you fight against it. Tweeted by @JinibaBD https://twitter.com/JinibaBD/status/1584433945009012737
Hacktivists steal 100,000 emails from Iran’s nuclear agency
theregister.com – Authorities laugh it off as a foreigner-backed psyop or media stunt. Just don’t remind them about Stuxnet, OK? Tweeted by @hhtsecurity https://twitter.com/hhtsecurity/status/1584441826026852352