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
Philippines’ NPC issues Circular of Administrative Fines guidance
iapp.org – The Philippines’ National Privacy Commission issued guidance on how the agency issues the Circular on Administrative Fines for data privacy violations. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1560175139467182080
EDPB issues Article 65 decision on CNIL fine
iapp.org – The EDPB issued a binding decision under the GDPR’s Article 65 dispute resolution mechanism related to a 600,000 euro fine handed down by France’s DPA. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1560205276942405632
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Insurer USAA Must Face Lawsuit Over Driver’s License Disclosures
news.bloomberglaw.com – United Services Automobile Association must face claims that it disclosed individuals’ driver’s license numbers to cybercriminals, after a federal judge in Manhattan refused to dismiss the suit. Tweeted by @SecRecon https://twitter.com/SecRecon/status/1558634480277110786
BlackCat/ALPHV Ransomware Victim: Fast Pace Health – RedPacket Security
redpacketsecurity.com – NOTE: No files or stolen information are by RedPacket Security. Any legal issues relating to the content of the files should be directed at the attackers Tweeted by @RedPacketSec https://twitter.com/RedPacketSec/status/1558589885669408768