iapp.org – Analysis by Mozilla researchers on 25 fertility and period-tracking applications showed potential privacy issues. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1560054265858727936
FTC sued over abortion data probe; New York bill seeks halt on targeted anti-abortion ads
iapp.org – The FTC is being sued over an abortion data probe while the New York State Assembly is considering a bill to halt targeted ads against abortion seekers. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559993982851158022
The FTC’s privacy rulemaking: Risks and opportunities
iapp.org – This article explores the FTC’s latest rulemaking and offers suggestions to narrow the the process to achieve attainable results. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559963963315683329
Czech Republic’s data protection authority formalized as country’s cyber regulator
iapp.org – The Czech Republic’s National Office for Cyber and Information Security was installed as the state authority for data security. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559873367032926208
CPPA restates American Data Privacy and Protection Act opposition to US House leaders
iapp.org – CPPA Executive Director Ashkan Soltani wrote to U.S. House leadership restating opposition to the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559721898292170752
Proposed LGPD amendment could limit national security data processing
iapp.org – The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil is considering an amendment to the LGPD that would limit most processing activities involving national security data. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559631596134830082
Potential bipartisan refit for proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act
iapp.org – Information Accountability Foundation Chief Policy Innovation Officer Martin Abrams wrote an op-ed outlining potential ADPPA modifications. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559586292383584260
FTC to host privacy rulemaking forum Sept. 8
iapp.org – The FTC announced a public forum Sept. 8 to discuss plans for and take public comments on its proposed privacy and data security rulemaking. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559571674537803777
Coalition to Now Offer Cyber Policies With Acquisition of Admitted Carrier
insurancejournal.com – Coalition said it received regulatory approval and completed the acquisition of Digital Affect Insurance Company from Munich Re Digital Partners US
Big Tech prepares response plan for EU Digital Markets Act
iapp.org – U.S.-based Big Tech companies are planning efforts to comply with or challenge the EU Digital Markets Act. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559510888826159104
Russian data protection law updates take effect Sept. 1
iapp.org – Recent changes adopted for the Russia’s Federal Law on Personal Data will take effect Sept. 1. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559359507523932160
Notes from the IAPP, Aug. 12, 2022
iapp.org – IAPP Staff Writer Joe Duball ponders how the FTC’s proposed privacy and data security rulemaking may spur U.S. Congress’ efforts to pass a federal privacy la… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559329442660507654
Nigeria’s DPA seeks public input for National AI Policy
iapp.org – Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency issued a public call for input to shape the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1559450280898568192
Security Firm Finds Cyber Vulnerabilities in Indian Online Insurance Aggregator
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