More from Governance, Risk and Compliance – Page 70
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VideoThe GRC Red Flag Series: Navigating Privacy Regulations in 2021 & Building a Privacy Program
The GRC Red Flag series will identify and debate the current & future critical risks and regulatory changes that can impact businesses.
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FeatureIs Zoom Illegal in the EU? Unpacking the Hamburg DPA’s Decision
First, the EU data protection authorities (DPAs) came for your newsletter (Mailchimp). Then, they came for your cloud storage provider (Cloudflare).
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NewsPrivacy suit over Thomson Reuters database allowed to proceed
A judge has ruled a lawsuit in California alleging Thomson Reuters breached individuals’ privacy rights can move on to the discovery phase of court hearings.
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NewsPause before swapping data for drinks, suggests privacy boss
Customers should think twice about handing over personal data when ordering food and drink via their mobile phones, according to Suzanne Gordon, director of data protection at the Information Commissioner’s Office in the UK.
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NewsHamburg DPA warns council about Zoom use
The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Information Freedom has officially warned the city’s senate chancellery about using the on-demand version of Zoom video-conferencing.
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WebinarEmployee DSARs: The Coming Deluge
Up until now, organizations have assumed that all data subject requests were the same.
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NewsHalf of US hospitals disconnected their networks due to ransomware
Under half (48%) of US hospitals have reported shutting down its networks in the past six months due to ransomware, according to new report from Philips and CyberMDX.
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ebookTaking Aim at Enterprise Data Governance
When Data is a Moving Target, do Insight and Compliance Become Shots in the Dark?
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NewsFalk reappointed for another term in Australia
The Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner, Angelene Falk, has been re-appointed for another three years, through to August 2024.
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NewsCall centre workers raise privacy concerns over in-home cameras
Home-based call centre workers in Colombia say an amended contract giving their employer, Teleperformance, the right to install cameras into their home invades their privacy.
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NewsUS lawmakers pressure Facebook for details on disabling research accounts
In a letter to Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, US lawmakers asked for details on the disabling of researchers’ accounts.
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AnalysisWhy Most CCPA Cases Will Fail: Five Hurdles Plaintiffs Must Clear
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a landmark U.S. privacy law with many laudable features. But the law’s private right of action is not among its strongest provisions.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
