Data Protection & Privacy – Page 46
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NewsZimbabwe’s controversial cyber security and privacy bill sent back
After passing Zimbabwe’s Senate without debate, the government’s Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill has been referred back to the upper chamber.
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NewsIsle of Wight schools struck by ransomware attack
Six schools have fallen victim to a ransomware attack which is now preventing staff from accessing their systems.
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NewsBrazilian board executives struggle with LGPD regulations
Under half of Brazilian organisations believe they would not be fully compliant with Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD) by August 1, 2021.
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NewsWeak US government cyber security ‘puts individuals’ data at risk’
The personal information of millions of Americans is at risk because branches of government have failed to implement basic defences against cyber-attacks, according to a Senate committee report.
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NewsSolarWinds hackers accessed offices of US prosecutors
Email accounts in the offices of 27 US district attorneys were breached during the SolarWinds supply-chain cyber-attack last December, the department of justice (DoJ) has admitted.
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WebinarHandling Tricky Employee Subject Access Requests
Being able to respond effectively to subject access requests (SARs) can be challenging, especially when they are complex requests from current or former employees.
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NewsICO fines nuisance call blocker company £170K
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Yes Consumer Solutions Limited (YSL) £170,000 for making unsolicited direct marketing calls to customers registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS).
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NewsFlorida congresswoman reintroduces children’s privacy bill
Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla has plans to reintroduce a privacy bill that could allow parents to sue companies that violate their kids’ privacy.
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NewsZoom settles class action privacy lawsuit for $85m
Zoom Video Communications has agreed to pay $85 million and bolster its security practices in a class action lawsuit filed Saturday afternoon.
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NewsAmazon hit with record €746m GDPR fine
Luxembourg’s data protection authority CNPD has imposed a fine of €746m ($888m) on Amazon for processing personal data in breach of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The CNPD also ordered the online retailer to revise it practices.
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NewsZimbabwe’s upper house passes data bill despite privacy concerns
Senators have approved Zimbabwe’s Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill without debate, though opponents say it violates fundamental rights such as privacy, freedom of speech and access to information.
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EventGRC World Forums introduce PrivSec Identity & Access Management
GRC World Forums are delighted to launch PrivSec Identity and Access Management (IAM) set to take place on the 8 September 2021. This one day free-to-attend livestream experience will bring thought-leaders, academics and industry experts together for a day of virtual learning, sharing and debating topics within the identity and access management space.
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EventGRC TV: A weekly digital broadcast on all things governance, risk and compliance
Tuesday’s @ 16:00: GRCTV provide’s our community with the latest sector developments, insights into the minds of industry leaders, visionaries, government officials and academics, plus provide access to exclusive content that will address both the wider social impacts and the impacts on organisations and businesses around the globe.
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EventThe GRC Red Flags Series with Michael Rasmussen
Keeping you up to date on the latest news and trends across the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) sector.
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WebinarFuture Proofing Your Privacy Program
Standing up and fortifying your company’s privacy program is serious business, particularly when new (and varying) privacy laws keep getting added to the books, and your day job to-do list isn’t getting any shorter.
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EventWomen in Governance, Risk and Compliance Series
27th April 2023, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London: Shining a light on the women of Governance, Risk & Compliance.
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News‘Covid passport’ scheme data breach raises concerns
A data breach in the Covid vaccine passport scheme has resulted in some people receiving the personal information of other applicants.
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NewsPakistan establishes cyber security policy
The government in Pakistan has formed a cyber governance policy committee to implement a new national cyber security policy 2021 and counter the growing threat of online assaults on the country.
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NewsUS lawmakers call for regulation over “hacking for hire” industry
Members of the U.S House of Representatives have issued a joint statement on reports that the NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware was used by authoritarian regimes against peaceful journalists and activists around the world.
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NewsMauritius: Storing biometric data on identity cards violates privacy
The UN Human Rights Committee has ruled that the Mauritius government violated individuals’ rights to privacy with its National Identity Card Act.
