insurancejournal.com – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said the US has observed growing cybersecurity threats both at home and throughout Asia, and is warning
UN privacy rapporteur outlines principles to balance data processing, privacy
iapp.org – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy outlines principles encouraging a balance between data processing and the right to privacy. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584878308352823296
Australia introduces bill to significantly increase data breach penalties
iapp.org – Australia Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus introduced a bill to “significantly increase penalties for repeated or serious privacy breaches.” Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584817501220835329
Indian government indicates budget session tabling for Data Protection Bill
iapp.org – The revised Data Protection Bill is expected to be tabled by Indian Parliament during the budget session starting February 2023. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584726657130274817
FTC event on digital advertising to children looks at brand-influencer relationships
iapp.org – The ever-evolving nature of online advertising often leaves children most vulnerable to their messages, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584666526350729216
Dutch DPA says money laundering bill would cause ‘unprecedented mass surveillance’
iapp.org – The Dutch DPA said a draft bill on money laundering would “open the door to unprecedented mass surveillance.” Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584455124097040384
NAI sounds off on FTC’s dark patterns report
iapp.org – The Network Advertising Initiative discussed takeaways from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s staff report on dark patterns. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584273742460383232
Use of ‘voice biomarker’ software to detect mental health problems grows
iapp.org – Use of voice biomarker software that analyzes the way a person talks to detect mental health problems is increasing. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584515827860410370
Social engineering attacks anybody could fall victim to
helpnetsecurity.com – This video talks about social engineering (also known as human hacking), how can it be performed, and how can you fight against it. Tweeted by @JinibaBD https://twitter.com/JinibaBD/status/1584433945009012737
Hacktivists steal 100,000 emails from Iran’s nuclear agency
theregister.com – Authorities laugh it off as a foreigner-backed psyop or media stunt. Just don’t remind them about Stuxnet, OK? Tweeted by @hhtsecurity https://twitter.com/hhtsecurity/status/1584441826026852352
ICO releases guidance on direct marketing using electronic mail
iapp.org – The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office released guidance on direct marketing using electronic mail. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1584092588495159297
NSC discusses household IoT cybersecurity
iapp.org – The White House held a meeting concerning a national cybersecurity labeling program for internet of things devices. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1583911363264409601
Black Reward gang breached Iranian Nuclear power plant
latesthackingupdates.com – Black Reward gang breached Iranian Nuclear power plant “Black Reward” claims to have breached the Iranian nuclear program Tweeted by @LHackingupdates https://twitter.com/LHackingupdates/status/1583967186615291904
President Biden still wants his cybersecurity labels on those smart devices
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/1584138268064378881
Australia cyberattacks: increased penalties for data breaches
4i-mag.com – Which has come under heavy fire for not preventing the hack, one of the biggest on record in Australia cyberattacks. Tweeted by @4imag1 https://twitter.com/4imag1/status/1584098629631238149
Texas Sues Google for Alleged Biometric Privacy Violations
insurancejournal.com – Texas sued Google over claims that the search-engine giant is illegally capturing the biometric data of users without their consent, the latest in a
What’s needed to improve the ADPPA
iapp.org – Michael Lamb discusses what input is needed to improve the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1583639451552473089
A view from DC: Privacy gets inclusive
iapp.org – IAPP Managing Director, Washington, D.C., Cobun Zweifel-Keegan offers his reflections on the latest privacy happenings in the U.S. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1583579275944374272
Data breaches impact Verizon prepaid customers, Washington university students, staff
iapp.org – Verizon and Whitworth University disclosed recent data breaches. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1583549267234672640
Marketers can target Uber riders by travel history, destination
iapp.org – Ads will be available across the Uber application to help marketers target riders based on their recent travel history and geographic destination. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1583489455478177794