iapp.org – The new compromise text of the EU Data Act is being circulated. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1601532408188338178
A view from DC: Privacy compromise: As seen on TV
iapp.org – IAPP Managing Director, Washington, D.C., Cobun Zweifel-Keegan offers his thoughts on the privacy happenings in and around Washington. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1601411514560389124
How Consumer Reports is aiming to help with data subject rights
iapp.org – In this podcast, Consumer Reports discusses their work with consumers and businesses to operationalize and standardize data subject rights. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1601351212158287873
Embroker: Cybersecurity a Top Investment Focus for Startup Founders in 2023
carriermanagement.com – Cybersecurity concerns will likely remain a focus for startup founders in 2023, according to the recent Embroker Cyber Risk Index: Startup Edition. The
A view from Brussels: EU Council formally adopts general approach to AI Act, eIDAS Regulation amid sovereignty questions
iapp.org – IAPP Managing Director, Europe, Isabelle Roccia takes a look at some major changes in two legislative pieces and what else is on the council’s mind. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1601200514749923331
Notes from the Asia-Pacific region, 9 Dec. 2022
iapp.org – IAPP New Zealand Country Leader Daimhin Warner looks back at privacy in the ANZ region in 2022 and what’s to come for 2023. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1601049139013423104
Apple to expand encryption in its cloud backups, halts CSAM rollout
iapp.org – Apple announced a suite of data security improvements it plans to roll out in the coming month. IAPP Editorial Director Jedidiah Bracy has the details. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1601019018906931204
Privacy community mourns death of Danilo Doneda, Brazilian data protection ‘trailblazer’
iapp.org – The privacy community is remembering Brazilian data protection scholar Danilo Doneda for his contributions to the field. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1600958758112337926
Fraudulent Funds Transfer, Ransomware Are Main Drivers of Cyber Loss: Corvus
insurancejournal.com – According to new data from Corvus Insurance, fraudulent funds transfer (FFT) continues to generate substantial losses for organizations. FFT comprised 36%
ICO publishes reprimands online
iapp.org – The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office has begun publishing reprimands retroactive to January 2022. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1600807742146576385
CJEU upholds 225M euro WhatsApp fine
iapp.org – The Court of Justice of the European Union denied a challenge by Meta’s WhatsApp over its 225 million euro fine issued by the Irish DPC in September 2021. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1600777523977150464
Women allege stalkers used AirTags to track them
iapp.org – Apple was sued in a federal class-action lawsuit by two women stalked by former partners who allege their perpetrators used AirTags to track them. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1600686759704231937
Council of the European Union settles on proposed AI Act language
iapp.org – The Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union announced member states reached a common position on the draft Artificial Intelligence Act. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1600506135408263168
What to Know About an Unlikely Vector for Cyber Threats: Household Pets
insurancejournal.com – Pets can make a great addition to the family, bringing positivity and warmth to a household, but the digital devices associated with them could be a
EDPB adopts Article 65 decisions against Meta; final Irish DPC fine to come
iapp.org – The EDPB announced a trio of binding decisions against Meta under the EU General Data Protection Regulation’s Article 65 dispute resolution mechanism. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1600415126288564225
Report explores global cookie review
iapp.org – International law firm, Bird & Bird published its Winter 2022 Global Cookie Review. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1600203898882490393
EU lawmakers reach agreement on e-Evidence regulation
iapp.org – The Council of the European Union, European Parliament and European Commission reached agreement on the e-Evidence regulation. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1600143725660966912
CPPA Board to offer CPRA rulemaking update, discuss children’s privacy working group
iapp.org – The California Privacy Protection Agency posted the agenda for its Dec. 16 board meeting. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1600324373361135622
Garante fines Clubhouse owner 2M euros
iapp.org – Italy’s data protection authority fined Alpha Exploration, owner of the social network Clubhouse, 2 million euros for EU GDPR violations. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1600083279679471617
DPAs lean in on Meta, Twitter privacy cases
iapp.org – EU data protection authorities are leaning into investigations against alleged privacy violations by Meta and Twitter. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1600052740113285128