#RISK Intelligence – Page 121
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NewsMistrust of data handling ‘threatens digitalisation of economy’
The digital world is at risk without deep reform of the way companies treat data and governments regulate it, according to Lorenzo Milans del Bosch, a partner in US management consultants Oliver Wyman.
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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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NewsAfrica needs to curb financial crime to grow
For Africa to transform itself into the epitome of economic empowerment and self-reliance, the continent needs to prevent illicit outflows from the region, according to Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
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NewsMonzo subject to AML probe as it combats financial crime
UK financial watchdog FCA is investigating digital bank Monzo for compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. The checks come as the bank says it is stepping up measures to combat financial crime and reduce the risk of customers falling victim.
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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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VideoGRCTV: The cyber fraud epidemic & app store scams
Access this episode on demand, as we delve into how the pandemic created a cyber fraud epidemic and we chat with the man poking holes in Apple’s app store and the multi-million dollar scams operating on within the app store.
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EventFinCrime Global: A Global Live Stream Experience
FinCrime Global brings together a globally engaged audience to discuss, challenge, debate and address how we can make the world a safer place. Staying informed, connected and part of the solution has never been so important.
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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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NewsData breach lawsuit against Walmart dismissed
A US judge has ended a proposed privacy class action against Walmart for an alleged data breach, finding the customer who sued the supermarket chain had not adequately pleaded his claims.
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NewsGermany hands over data on Maltese nationals’ offshore holdings
Tax authorities in Germany have passed on information about investments around 20 Maltese citizens have in Dubai, UAE, to their counterparts in Malta.
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NewsCompany ‘owner’ jailed for defrauding US Covid-19 relief scheme
A Texas man has been imprisoned for more than 11 years after admitting wire-fraud and money-laundering offences to obtain millions of dollars under a US government programme to help businesses survive the coronavirus crisis.
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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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EventFraud & Loss Prevention: A one-day livestream experience
8 December 2021: A one-day livestream experience bringing together thought-leaders, experts and senior industry leaders to debate the latest issues surrounding fraud & loss prevention.
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NewsPioneering Australian businessman accused of tax fraud
Bob Johnson, founder of Australian mining software and equipment company Maptek, has appeared in an Adelaide court facing two charges of defrauding the government and 13 of obtaining financial advantage by deception.
