iapp.org – A judge granted preliminary approval of Google’s $100 million class-action settlement over allegations the company’s face grouping tool violates BIPA. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1520765381195055106
The IAPP’s top 5 most-read articles for the week of April 25, 2022
iapp.org – We know there is a lot of privacy news to keep up with. To help, we distilled the top 5 privacy articles for the week. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1520403030784552961
Snap unveils tiny camera drone ‘Pixy’
iapp.org – Snapchat unveiled the creation of a miniature camera drone at the Snap Partner Summit April 28. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1520493354152341506
Microsoft Edge’s ‘Secure Network’ sounds a lot like a built-in VPN – ThreatsHub Cybersecurity News
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/1520599574045356032
Google Docs expands warnings about dodgy files and links
theverge.com – Google Docs, along with other office collaboration tools Sheets and Slides, is getting a new warning banner that’ll appear when you open potentially malicious shared files from the web. It’s an attem… Tweeted by @riskigy https://twitter.com/riskigy/status/1520466777637101571
What Are the Biggest Phishing Trends Today?
securityintelligence.com – Find the latest security analysis and insight from top IT security experts and leaders, made exclusively for security professionals and CISOs. Tweeted by @riskigy https://twitter.com/riskigy/status/1520400590924357636
CJEU: Consumer groups can sue over GDPR violations
iapp.org – The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled EU consumers advocacy groups have a right to file suits over alleged violations of the GDPR. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1520010548334710784
Member Spotlight: A conversation with Marcin Czarnecki
iapp.org – Prosus Senior Advisory Counsel Marcin Czarnecki has his finger on the pulse of the privacy programs of some of the most recognized brands in cyberspace. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1519949917724286976
Google Play begins privacy ‘nutrition labels’ rollout
iapp.org – Google Play launched its privacy “nutrition labels” program, the Google Play Data safety section. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1519859179917352961
US cybersecurity director on how government can form new social contract with tech industry
iapp.org – U.S. NCD Chris Inglis spoke at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2022 about forming a new social contract between the technology industry and the government. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1519829100969570305
What Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s US Supreme Court appointment could mean for privacy
iapp.org – Exploring the privacy-related experience Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson brings to the U.S. Supreme Court and what her appointment could mean for future decision… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1519708857555161089
Global Insurance Rates Continue to Moderate in Q1 – With the Exception of Cyber
insurancejournal.com – Global commercial insurance prices rose 11% in the first quarter of 2022, marking the fifth consecutive reduction in rate increase since global pricing
The UK data policy and possible divergences with the European Union
iapp.org – Journalist Luca Bertuzzi reports on the U.K.’s data reforms and its possible convergence with EU data protection. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1519648104412291075
Report: Tech companies tricked by fraudulent requests to provide customers’ sensitive data
iapp.org – Large tech companies have reportedly been tricked into providing customers’ sensitive personal data in response to fraudulent requests. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1519587668396490752
T-Mobile source code reportedly stolen by hackers
iapp.org – T-Mobile officials confirmed a data breach, which reportedly involved the stealing of company source code by the hacking gang Lapsus$. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1519496789501661189
Virginia amendment process complete, text finalized, ahead of Jan. 1 effective date
iapp.org – Westin Research Fellow Samuel Adams writes on the new and final amendments to the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1519466720234254336
Political agreement reached on Digital Services Act
iapp.org – EU institutions announced a political agreement on the final text for the Digital Services Act. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1518862720703078400
Report: 2020 US Census data may include significant inaccuracies
iapp.org – In the effort to better protect U.S. citizens’ identities, the Census Bureau has forsaken some accuracy with its 2020 Census data. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1518772005021130757
Heard around DC – Roundup and reflections for April 22, 2022
iapp.org – IAPP Managing Director, Washington, D.C., Cobun Zweifel-Keegan shares his observations on the latest privacy news in DC. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1518681618071891970
EU nears DSA deal; US, allies support online digital principles
iapp.org – The EU is nearing a deal on the Digital Services Act, while in the U.S. a draft declaration outlines principles for the Internet and digital technologies. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1518636337460568071