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NewsFacebook to pay $650m to settle privacy dispute over photo-tagging
A United States federal judge has reportedly approved Facebook’s $650 million payment to settle a class action privacy lawsuit with 1.6 million users in the state of Illinois
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WebinarTop Privacy Priorities for 2021
2020 was a whirlwind for privacy — with a pandemic, the invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield brought about by the “Schrems II” ruling, and the state of California continues to push privacy regulation to the forefront in the U.S., the importance of data protection continues to grow globally 2021 continues.
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NewsRansomware attacks fuelled increase in data theft in 2020, says IBM Security
Ransomware attacks increased 20% in 2020 compared to the previous year, with “double-extortion” tactics used in 59% of cases, according to a report by IBM Security.
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NewsHackers behind Accellion breach linked to FIN11 group
Hackers behind Accellion breach linked to FIN11 group
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WebinarManaging Complex DSARs in the Enterprise
The number and complexity of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) received from both customers and employees has increased over the past couple of years, and some fear Covid-related redundancies will further drive up the numbers.
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NewsUS government announces new measures to boost cyber security
The United States will launch a series of actions to strengthen the country’s cyber security, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced.
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NewsFrench insurer goes offline to protect data following RansomExx ransomware attack
French health insurance company Mutuelle Nationale des Hospitaliers (MNH) has disconnected from the internet following a ransomware attack.
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NewsBig names lined up for next PrivSec Global event in March
Alistair Campbell, former New Labour government spin doctor and Anthony Scaramucci, former White House director of communications, are among the big names speaking at the PrivSec Global live stream experience next month.
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BlogBig game hunters and the ransomware jungle
Ransomware groups are increasingly using a more targeted approach against large organisations. Aleksander Jarosz explains more.
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NewsPotential leak of Californian drivers’ records
Millions of drivers’ registration records may have been exposed following a security breach involving a contractor for California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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Q&APrivSec Job Focus: Elida Policastro, Regional Vice President for Cybersecurity, Auriga
In our latest reader Q&A, Elida Policastro describes the “superior mission” of protecting the public from cyber crime
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BlogDon’t be a passenger – why we must all look after our own security to help our organisation’s
In today’s world, there is little distinction between your real life and your cyber life. Tor-Ståle Hansen explains how attending to your personal digital ‘twin’ also helps strengthen your organisation’s privacy and security.
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ebookMake or break time for consumer trust and data privacy
In the digital era, personal data has become a lifeblood of business growth and the company customer exchange.
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NewsFrance uncovers Russian connection in cyber attack
France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI says it has discovered a hack of French organisations, with signs the breach may be linked to Russian intelligence.
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NewsConsumer body says TikTok potentially breached GDPR
TikTok may have breached the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) through the misleading processing of personal data, according to the European Consumer Organisation BEUC said.
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SponsoredData governance is key to automating privacy operations for lower risk and costs (sponsored)
Informatica explains why data privacy governance through metadata-driven intelligence and automation should be a key priority in 2021
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NewsProbe launched after ‘data of 102m Brazilians leaked’
The Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has confirmed it is investigating the leakage of personal data from telephone companies, following media reports of a huge personal data breach.
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NewsSwedish DPA fines police for unlawful processing of facial recognition app data
The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) has ordered the country’s police authority to pay a SEK2.5m ($297,000, €247,000) financial penalty for incorrect processing of personal data when using Clearview AI’s facial recognition technology to identify individuals.
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FeatureEgregor Ransomware: what is it and why is it worrying the authorities?
A new ransomware group called Egregor has caught the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, prompting it to issue a warning last month. GRC World Forums explains more about what it is and how it is being used in “double-extortion” attempts.
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Q&APrivSec Job Focus: Cristina Costache, privacy lead (EMEA), Strauss Coffee Bv
In our first reader-submitted Q&A, Cristina Costache describes the ever-changing nature of working in privacy
