iapp.org – Data protection officers can maintain other tasks and duties within their role, if they do not result in a conflict of interest, the CJEU affirmed. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1623789155795845121
South Korea’s PIPC fines Meta for exceeding data minimization standards
iapp.org – South Korea’s PIPC fined Meta 6.6 million won for allegedly disadvantaging its customers refusing to provide personal information. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1623879544842092544
European Parliament supports regulation of political advertising
iapp.org – The European Parliament has supported a proposal for complementary rules to the DSA and DMA targeting online political advertising. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1623970471099174915
People Moves: CFC Taps Markel’s Bailey to Lead Cyber U/W; Lockton Hires James as Head of Facilities & Binders; WTW Appoints Aon’s Van Ede for Trade C…
insurancejournal.com – This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the MGA CFC Underwriting, Lockton, and WTW. A summary of these new hires follows here.
Facebook Hit With $1 Million Fine Tied to User-Privacy Lawsuit
insurancejournal.com – Facebook and its outside law firm were ordered to pay almost $1 million in sanctions for deceitfully denying that it shared users’ private information
A short history of privacy in US State of the Union addresses
iapp.org – Trevor Hughes looks back at the history of privacy in U.S. State of the Union addresses. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1623390597250748417
A healthy dose of consent: Takeaways from the FTC’s GoodRx case
iapp.org – The IAPP’s Amy Olivero and Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, CIPP/US, CIPM, break down the FTC’s GoodRx settlement. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1623456882265391104
Microsoft adds AI to search engine, web browser
iapp.org – Microsoft unveiled a new Bing search engine and Edge web browser that offer artificial intelligence chatbots. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1623487060760821761
Survey finds majority of US citizens unaware of lack of personal data protections
iapp.org – Survey gives Americans a failing grade for general knowledge of data protections on apps, devices and online. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1623517167357423618
People Moves: Generali’s GC&C Promotes 3 for German Team; Lockton Re Taps AXIS’ Silley for Cyber Practice; Aon Names Penalva Head of Enterprise Clien…
insurancejournal.com – This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Generali Global Corporate & Commercial, Lockton Re and Aon. A summary of these new
UK PM overhauls government departments, including focus on innovation and tech
iapp.org – U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the creation of four new departments, including a dedicated Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1623064373508861959
US State of the Union to spotlight children’s online safety, data collection limits
iapp.org – U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to discuss children’s safety online, as well as the need to strengthen data privacy for citizens. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1623124698757300226
Takeaways from Ohio court ruling on ransomware and insurance exclusions
iapp.org – This article analyzes the repercussions of an Ohio court decision that determined software breaches weren’t applicable under general insurance policies. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1623154773296807937
‘Data embassies’ possible in India’s proposed Digital Data Protection Bill
iapp.org – Indian government officials are open to allowing countries and companies “diplomatic immunity” from the proposed Digital Data Protection Bill. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1623275742300672000
Zurich Insurance Leads Series B Fundraise for Cyber Insurtech BOXX Insurance
insurancejournal.com – BOXX Insurance, the Toronto-headquartered insurtech that combines cyber insurance and security, announced a US$14.4 million Series B funding round, led by
EU and Singapore sign new digital partnership
iapp.org – The European Union and Singapore announced an agreement on a new Digital Partnership. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1622883128959242240
Garante bans AI chatbot from processing Italians’ personal data
iapp.org – The Garante banned U.S.-based artificial intelligence chatbot company Replika from processing personal data of Italian users. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1622913352954441728
State senator proposes sanctions over Madison Square Garden facial recognition
iapp.org – State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, D-N.Y., called on sports leagues to reprimand Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan over the arena’s use of facial recogniti… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1622627188456431619
Proposed CPRA regulations finalized; CPPA targets April effective date
iapp.org – The California Privacy Protection Agency Board voted 4-0 at its latest meeting to finalize its first set of proposed California Privacy Rights Act regulation… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1622701981562204161
ION Trading UK Prepares to Bring Clients Back Online After Cyber Attack
insurancejournal.com – ION Trading UK, the technology firm hit by a cyberattack last week, told some clients that it has rebuilt relevant systems and will relaunch them after