iapp.org – Kenya recently created a requirement for startups that process personal data to register with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1563074296926179329
People on the Move: September 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/1562953361212641281
Johnson Controls sees Privacy Center as a ‘commercial differentiator’
iapp.org – Johnson Controls’ Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer Sachin Kothari, CIPP/US, discusses the company’s Privacy Center. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1562893114263863296
California Lawmakers Allow Lawsuits Against ‘Cyber Flashers’
insurancejournal.com – Victims who receive unsolicited sexually graphic material by text, email, app or other electronic means could sue the sender under a bill that California
NIST Privacy Workforce Public Working Group helps craft next Privacy Framework
iapp.org – To better anticipate what role privacy will play in commerce in the near-to-long-term, the NIST has embarked on developing a new Privacy Framework. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1562772462881845249
Council of the European Union offers latest Data Act compromise text
iapp.org – The Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union released its latest compromise text for the proposed Data Act. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1562711863619891201
Whistleblower revelations put Twitter under US lawmaker scrutiny
iapp.org – The Wall Street Journal reports the whistleblower allegations against Twitter’s lax cybersecurity practices has begun drawing scrutiny from U.S. Congress. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1562621048574853120
Metaverse and privacy
iapp.org – This article explores how interoperability is a likely feature of the metaverse. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1562530776507613190
People Moves: Hyde to Lead Erie DEI; Hilb Names Cohen Carrier Relations Head; Trokan Westfield’s Head of Cyber; 3 Senior Hires at Magnolia Grove
insurancejournal.com – Erie Insurance names diversity, equity and inclusion leader Lance Hyde to VP role Erie Insurance has named Lance Hyde to the role of Vice President of
China cross-border data transfer mechanism and its implications
iapp.org – This article looks at some of the implications cross-border data transfers from China will have on organizations. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1562349495421407238
Michigan Attorney General Nessel on strengthening consumer protections, right to privacy
iapp.org – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel discusses fighting for consumer privacy amid the Dobbs ruling and misinformation online, as well as state privacy laws…. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1562228579723001861
Is data localization coming to Europe?
iapp.org – The consequences of the “Schrems II” judgment reinforce the EU’s digital sovereignty agenda, which increasingly sees data localization as a core element. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1562175412318486529
Google employees call for better privacy protections for users
iapp.org – Google employees petitioned the company enhance privacy protections for users seeking abortion information online. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1562108455799889920
People Moves: Liberty Mutual Names Former CNA Exec as President, GRS N. America; AXA XL Boosts Cyber Insurance Team in N. America With 3 Hires
insurancejournal.com – Liberty Mutual Names Former CNA Exec as President, GRS North America Liberty Mutual Insurance announced the appointment of Kevin Smith as president of
NIST releases latest AI Risk Management Framework draft
iapp.org – The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking public comments on the second draft of its Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framewo… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1562017263175307264
FTC’s privacy rulemaking notice filed, comment period begins
iapp.org – The FTC’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking has been filed to the Federal Register, thus opening the 30-day public comment period. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1561866145057193986
Legislating Data Privacy Series: A Conversation with the IAPP’s Joseph Duball
bytebacklaw.com – In the sixteenth episode of our Legislating Data Privacy podcast series, we are joined – for the second time – by the International Association of Privacy Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1561775863292633090
US immigration rights groups sue LexisNexis for collection of personal data
iapp.org – Four immigration rights groups sued LexisNexis in Illinois state court, alleging it violated privacy and consumer rights. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1561746060313255937
Cyber MGA At-Bay Acquires Tech-Solutions Provider Relay
insurancejournal.com – At-Bay, the San Francisco-based managing general agent, announced the acquisition of Relay, a technology solutions provider that enables the digital
Will China’s new certification rules be a popular legal path for outbound data transfers?
iapp.org – This article discusses China’s new rules “Technical Specifications for the Certification of Cross-Border Processing of Personal Information.” Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1561654873652854785