iapp.org – U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, introduced legislation barring children under age 16 from accessing social media platforms. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1622520889362333705
OCR announces $1.25M HIPAA Security Rule settlement
iapp.org – HHS OCR reached a $1.25 settlement with an Arizona-based health provider over alleged violations of the HIPAA Security Rule. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1622309316412817410
Trends that impact on organizations’ 2023 security priorities – Help Net Security
helpnetsecurity.com – Info-Tech Research Group advises security and IT leaders to keep the following five security priorities top of mind in 2023. Tweeted by @JinibaBD https://twitter.com/JinibaBD/status/1622474239654723586
Nevada Ransomware has released upgraded locker
10.51.0.110 – Resecurity has identified a new version of Nevada Ransomware which recently emerged on the Dark Web right before the start of 2023. Tweeted by @javier_carriazo https://twitter.com/javier_carriazo/status/1622475529055047680
Guy accused of wrecking crypto exchange now hauled into court
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/1622455687535296514
Potential judicial reforms in Israel could impact adequacy
iapp.org – Judicial reforms in Israel are raising concerns in the EU and could impact data flows between the two. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1622218703042379784
The IAPP’s top 5 most-read articles for the week of Jan. 30, 2023
iapp.org – We know there is a lot of privacy news to sift through each week. To help, we’ve gathered the top 5 most-read articles for the week of Jan. 30, 2023. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1621946953155092486
Instant Checkmate, TruthFinder Data Breach: 20M Accounts Leaked
hackread.com – Instant Checkmate and TruthFinder have suffered a data breach, which has been confirmed by their parent company, PeopleConnect. Tweeted by @JinibaBD https://twitter.com/JinibaBD/status/1622136475084013568
How Miner US is Transforming Cryptocurrency Cloud Mining with Best ROI
analyticsinsight.net – Know how Miner US has carved a niche for itself in the cryptocurrency space as the next big thing for crypto miners and blockchain enthusiasts alike. Tweeted by @TheEMWNews https://twitter.com/TheEMWNews/status/1621925339940151299
Vice Media concludes data breach investigations from 2022
izoologic.com – A digital media firm, Vice Media, releases two filings that conclude their investigations about a security incident that transpired last year. Tweeted by @iZOOlogic https://twitter.com/iZOOlogic/status/1621886438454312966
Illinois Supreme Ct.: 5-Year Statute of Limitations Applies to Biometric Privacy Claims
claimsjournal.com – Plaintiffs have five years to file claims to allege violations of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday, rejecting
Notes from the IAPP Canada Managing Director, Feb. 3, 2023
iapp.org – IAPP Managing Director, Canada, Kris Klein considers the settlements in Canada for major privacy breaches in the private sector and meaningful remedies. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1621856362031349760
Should Biden send strong privacy message in State of the Union Address?
iapp.org – Cameron Kerry wrote on U.S. President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union Address and the opportunity to spotlight potential federal privacy legislation. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1621705208555311104
A view from DC: If you can’t beat social media, ban it?
iapp.org – IAPP Managing Director, Washington, D.C., Cobun Zweifel-Keegan offers his thoughts on privacy happenings in and around D.C. for the week of Jan. 30, 2023. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1621675116210933760
British Columbia’s privacy management, breach reporting requirements take effect
iapp.org – British Columbia’s OIPC announced new requirements for privacy management programs and data breach reporting under the FIPPA that took force Feb. 1. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1621614822562451457
U.S. CFTC Traders Report Delayed by Ransomware Attack on Data Firm ION
insurancejournal.com – The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on Thursday that as a result of the ransomware attack on ION Trading UK the CFTC’s weekly Commitments
A view from Brussels: A look at the latest from the European Comission
iapp.org – IAPP Managing Director, Europe, Isabelle Roccia shares her thoughts on the privacy happenings in and around Brussels. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1621494152373354498
European Commission publishes guidelines for Digital Services Act user reporting
iapp.org – The European Commission released guidance to assist companies in complying with the Digital Services Act’s user reporting requirements. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1621433710699479045
India’s digital lending guidelines attempt to regulate data privacy concerns
iapp.org – EY GDS Senior Cyber Security Consultant Rishi Wadhwa discusses the recent growth of India’s digital lending industry. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1621342836992999428
Deidentification provider furthers partnership with Mayo Clinic Platform
iapp.org – Automated, real-time data deidentification provider TripleBlind expanded its partnership with the Mayo Clinic Platform. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1621312723328946176