iapp.org – The Belgian DPA fined IAB Europe 250,000 euros ruling its Transparency and Consent Framework does not comply with several GDPR provisions. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1489207439236993025
Greek DPA issues multi-million euro fines against largest cell provider
iapp.org – Cosmote, the largest cell provider in Greece, and OTE, a Greek technology company, received fines of 6 million and 3.25 million euros, respectively. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1489146896413245443
AI company says it can produce individual’s face for facial recognition with DNA sample
iapp.org – Corsight AI claimed it developed a program that can use a DNA sample and create an image of a face that can run through facial recognition. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1489071257039556611
Colorado attorney general discusses CPA rulemaking
iapp.org – Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser provided his view on upcoming Colorado Privacy Act rulemaking. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1488980757519507463
Flip and move: Amended Indiana privacy bill clears Senate committee
iapp.org – The first movement on the U.S. state privacy law front in 2022 has arrived following committee approval for Indiana’s SB 358. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1488920644939141123
Insurers Grapple With Uncertainty Around Catastrophic Cyber Risk
insurancejournal.com – Much uncertainty exists around catastrophic cyber threats, and for an industry so focused on analyzing risk, that’s a big challenge, experts say. Some of
Global Commercial Insurance Rates Keep Moderating, With Exception of Cyber: Marsh
insurancejournal.com – Global commercial insurance prices increased 13% in the fourth quarter of 2021, a decline from the 15% increases seen in both the second and third
Africa and Near East region see ‘explosive growth of data privacy rules’
iapp.org – Morrison Foerster Senior Privacy Advisor Cynthia Rich discusses the “explosive growth of data privacy rules” in the Africa and Near East region in 2021. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1488799524957081604
US Treasury Dept. reviewing IRS decision to require taxpayers to use facial verification
iapp.org – The United States Treasury Department announced it was considering alternatives to ID.me for taxpayers to verify themselves to the Internal Revenue Service. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1488678745611419654
Lawmakers urge Biden to enact federal privacy legislation in 2022
iapp.org – A group of legislators are urging President Biden to work with Congress towards enacting federal consumer privacy and data security legislation in 2022. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1488558226748674049
Cyber MGA Resilience Forms Captive Insurer in Bermuda
insurancejournal.com – Cyber insurance and security provider Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions has created a captive reinsurance company. Through the Bermuda-based captive,
People on the Move: January/February 2022
iapp.org – Here’s a list of the movers and shakers in the privacy profession within the last month or so. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1488286155661578240
IBM’s CPO ‘on the cutting edge’ of technology in privacy
iapp.org – IBM’s Chief Privacy Officer and AI Ethics Board Chair Christina Montgomery talks privacy’s growth to the “board level,” her 27 year career at IBM, and more. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1488241126805065739
Indiana privacy bill heads for Senate floor votes
iapp.org – The Indiana Senate Commerce & Technology Committee voted 10-0 to advance Senate Bill 358 out of committee with favorable recommendation. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1488225901271830533
Member Spotlight: A conversation with Jessica Lee
iapp.org – In this Member Spotlight, Jessica Lee discusses her take on some of the most pressing issues facing the privacy space as 2022 gets under way Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1488211098360762370
White House Plan Aims to Strengthen Cyber Defenses for Water Utilities
insurancejournal.com – The White House on Thursday unveiled a plan to beef up cybersecurity in the nation’s water sector, an extension of its efforts to thwart attacks against
UK information commissioner discusses enforcement plans
iapp.org – U.K. Information Commissioner John Edwards offered comments and his vision for the future of U.K. data protection enforcement. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1488059767490846720
Mental health hotline shares callers’ data with for-profit subsidiary
iapp.org – Mental health support nonprofit Crisis Text Line reportedly shares callers’ data with a for-profit subsidiary to create and market customer service softwar… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1487878490829557763
US judge dismisses breach of contract, violation of privacy claims against Google
iapp.org – A U.S. District Court Judge dismissed claims in a proposed class action lawsuit against Google for allegedly violating the California Invasion of Privacy Act… Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1487788043281088513
EDPB publishes right of access guidance, opens consultation
iapp.org – The European Data Protection Board published guidance on the data subjects’ right of access under the GDPR. Tweeted by @PrivacyPros https://twitter.com/PrivacyPros/status/1487969015310004234