insurancejournal.com – Maryland lawmakers highlighted a package of measures Wednesday to tighten cybersecurity in the state. Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones noted that
Ukrainian Cyber Group to Target Russian Power Grid, Railways
insurancejournal.com – A Ukrainian cyber guerrilla warfare group plans to launch digital sabotage attacks against critical Russian infrastructure such as railways and the
US Privacy Shield director says EU-US adequacy talks ‘in the home stretch’
iapp.org – Law360 reports U.S. Privacy Shield Director Alex Greenstein provided an update on talks to address EU-U.S. adequacy. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1499037245852073994
Successful adoption of mobile ID hinges largely on protection of citizen privacy
iapp.org – While mobile identifications and driver’s licenses are becoming more common, standardization with privacy in mind will be needed to protect the data. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1499067479552897031
Tailoring compliance efforts to state privacy patchwork
iapp.org – Join the IAPP March 10 for a panel on state privacy proposals and how companies can leverage existing compliance efforts against what’s on the horizon. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1499097504188702721
Kenya, Maldives, Philippines, Uganda and Vietnam to expand use of digital ID cards
iapp.org – Developing countries Vietnam, Kenya, the Philippines, Maldives and Uganda are expanding their use of biometrics across sectors of their economies. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1499308770706526208
Cyberattack on Toyota Supplier Shows How Small Firms Can Pose Big Threat
insurancejournal.com – The cyberattack on a Toyota Motor Corp. supplier that brought the automaker’s domestic production to a halt shows how more vulnerable small firms can pose
China’s algorithmic discrimination rules take effect March 1
iapp.org – Rules prohibiting algorithmic discrimination across China’s industries come into force March 1. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498870855614541826
Russian invasion leads Ukrainians to use encrypted, offline services
iapp.org – Data from Apptopia shows Ukranians are downloading encrypted communication applications, offline maps, and more amid the Russian invasion. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498946364906033152
Education Providers Face Challenges With Growth in Cyber Threats, Insurance Costs
insurancejournal.com – As cyber threats have continued to grow, one segment of the market that has been especially impacted is education, according to guests on the most recent
Vestager: Privacy Shield replacement is ‘high priority,’ but ‘not easy’
iapp.org – European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager said a replacement Privacy Shield agreement with the U.S. is “a high priority” but “not easy.”… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498402836492783624
The EU’s anti-money laundering regulation and data protection: Part II
iapp.org – This article looks at recommendations issued by the European Data Protection Supervisor on the commission’s anti-money laundering proposals. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498493313908936706
Top 5 operational impacts of China’s PIPL: Part 3 — Personal information protection officer
iapp.org – This article examines the role of the personal information protection officer under China’s PIPL. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498584017314136066
Indian Parliament working through DPB issues, expects resolution by Monsoon Session
iapp.org – Indian Parliament remains engaged on amending the draft Data Protection Bill with an eye on passing the legislation during Parliament’s Monsoon Session. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498614240126672898
Hyundai, Kia Are Sued After Recalling Vehicles Because of Fire Risk
insurancejournal.com – Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. were sued on Friday by drivers who claimed a defect in their vehicles’ anti-lock brake systems could trigger fires. The
Healthcare Entity Reports Another Big Hacking Incident
bankinfosecurity.com – A Montana-based healthcare organization is notifying nearly 214,000 individuals of a hacking incident affecting patients, employees and business associates. The Tweeted by @healthinfosec https://twitter.com/healthinfosec/status/1498295681718566913
EDPB Chair sends letter to ECJ asking for consistency in AI liability rules
iapp.org – Andrea Jelinek, chairwoman of the EDPB, penned a letter to European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders about adapting liability rules in the digital a… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1497934883536134144
US prepares for Russian cyberattacks
iapp.org – Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government is readying for Russian cyberattacks and warning businesses to prepare. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498055501514432513
Facebook launches Special Operations Center for Ukrainian users amid Russian invasion
iapp.org – Facebook has started a Special Operations Center to monitor posts coming out of Ukraine amid the ongoing invasion by Russia Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1498267179694891009
New York State Ethics Commission Hit by Cyber Attack
insurancejournal.com – ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)— New York’s ethics commission has shut down its online filing system as authorities investigate a “deliberate malicious cyberattack.”