iapp.org – The governments of Canada, Singapore and the U.K. jointly announced commitments to increased cybersecurity measures for internet of things devices. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1591129201121234945
What the 2022 midterm election results mean for US privacy law
iapp.org – R Street’s Brandon Pugh and Public Knowledge’s Sara Collins discuss what the midterm elections mean for U.S. privacy law. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1591144444551729153
Swedish court rules against IMY for delaying decision on individual’s complaint
iapp.org – A Stockholm administrative court ruled an individual who brought a complaint to the IMY has the right to request the decision, following an appeal by NYOB. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1591158337193869316
A view from DC: Uncertainty reigns
iapp.org – IAPP Managing Director, Washington, D.C., Cobun Zweifel-Keegan offers his thoughts on privacy happening in and around D.C. for the week of Nov. 7. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1591204473778704385
The IAPP’s top 5 most-read articles for the week of Nov. 7, 2022
iapp.org – We know there is a lot of privacy news to keep up with. To make it easier, we distilled the top 5 articles for you to read. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1591264662930149376
Optus sets aside $140m for data hack expenses
cybersecurityconnect.com.au – As part of its half-year financial performance report, Optus has announced that it is allocating $140 million for the financial year to cover the cost of cleaning up the major data breach it suffered Tweeted by @CyberSecConnect https://twitter.com/CyberSecConnect/status/1590917279243542530
Credit ratings will tick up with tighter US breach notification rules, says rating agency
iapp.org – Moody’s forecasted companies could enjoy a “credit positive” environment next year as rules surrounding the reporting of cyberattacks in the U.S. have … Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1590736686417313792
A view from Brussels: The many hands holding up privacy in Europe
iapp.org – IAPP Managing Director, Europe, Isabelle Roccia talks about the IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress next week. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1590812025902473217
Notes from the Asia-Pacific region, 11 Nov. 2022
iapp.org – This letter looks at the global use of TikTok amid growing concerns about user data being accessed by Chinese employees and the Chinese government. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1590902325870305283
Government app a potential ‘cyber weapon,’ security official says
iapp.org – A review of the Egyptian government’s smartphone application found it can listen to conversations, access private texts and emails and track people’s locatio… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1591023527041564674
Credit reporting company, telecom provider agree to multistate data breach settlement
iapp.org – Experian and T-Mobile entered into multistate settlements over data breaches sustained by both companies. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1590419730225332224
Probe leads to MEP’s spyware moratorium proposal
iapp.org – Dutch Member of European Parliament Sophie In’t Veld is calling for a moratorium on EU member states’ use of spyware. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1590449663689510913
China seeks comments on revised draft cross-border processing guidelines
iapp.org – Draft “Practice Guidelines for Cybersecurity Standards — Security Certification Specification for Cross-Border Processing of Personal Information” released… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1590509822000402432
UK privacy advocate files complaint with ICO over facial recognition database
iapp.org – Big Brother Watch lodged a complaint with the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office over a facial recognition image database. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1590630766882353152
Hiscox: Many Cyber Criminals Return After Ransomware Payments Are Made
insurancejournal.com – Over a third (36%) of companies who paid a ransom to cyber criminals went on to be targeted for a second time, according to the latest Cyber Readiness
The FTC’s rapidly evolving standards for MFA
iapp.org – This article looks at major decisions from the U.S. FTC and CISA that represent a big leap forward in the expectations placed on data custodians for use of M… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1590057866961920001
US senators request halt to FTC privacy rulemaking
iapp.org – U.S. senators sent a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan asking the agency to stop its rulemaking initiative on commercial surveillance and lax data security. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1590087266189266944
ANPD releases 2023-2024 regulatory agenda
iapp.org – Brazil’s data protection authority, the Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados, published its 2023-2024 regulatory agenda. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1590147456934748161
Tech groups call bill to increase data breach penalties ‘overreach’
iapp.org – Tech groups called Australian privacy legislation that increases data breach penalties to $50 million or more “overreach” by targeting overseas customers. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1590177569374351360
Training the Next Generation of Cyber Ninjas with Continuing Education
insurancejournal.com – As cyber attack methods are constantly evolving, guests on this episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast offered their best advice for how to evolve with