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Top news of the week: 03.09.2022.

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@BrianHonan shared
On Aug 30, 2022
RT @clarinette02: ICO acting against eight individuals over alleged theft of road traffic accident data from garages. https://t.co/wop8teFB8Q
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ICO acting against eight individuals over alleged theft of road traffic accident data from garages

ICO acting against eight individuals over alleged theft of road traffic accident data from garages

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has commenced criminal proceedings against eight individuals over the alleged unlawful accessing and obtaining of people’s personal information ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Sep 1, 2022
RT @johnnyryan: My opinion piece in The Irish Times today. Government has signalled an interest in reforming the DPC. It must now attract experienced investigators and senior lawyers as commissioner candidates, and have an independent review of what they need to fix. https://t.co/N9WeQxTD2L
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The Data Protection Commission is broken. Here is how to fix it

The Data Protection Commission is broken. Here is how to fix it

To restore confidence, the Government must ensure a robust and completely independent process to select two new commissioners

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Aug 30, 2022
RT @PogoWasRight: An excerpt of another part of her book, Cybersecurity Policy, describes the history of cyberinsurance. You can find it at Slate: https://t.co/yEMUZlaKjz 2/2
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A Brief History of Cyberinsurance

A Brief History of Cyberinsurance

In 1997, a standard cyberinsurance plan with $250,000 in coverage started at just $2,500 annually.

@wbm312 shared
On Aug 31, 2022
RT @WolfieChristl: Data brokers like RELX, TransUnion, Acxiom and LiveRamp, who obtain and sell personal information on billions without any relationship with those whose data they exploit, are lobbying hard to weaken the US federal data privacy law that may soon be passed: https://t.co/FC6c3d3JbT
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Privacy bill triggers lobbying surge by data brokers

Privacy bill triggers lobbying surge by data brokers

Brokers say a potential privacy bill could hamper their work with law enforcement and overly restrict their industry.

@healthinfosec shared
On Aug 31, 2022
Ex-Employee Alleges Health Entity Neglected #Security: Proposed Class Action Comes in Wake of Big #Hacking Incident https://t.co/7dmGUy9MGA #Avamere
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Ex-Employee Alleges Health Entity Neglected Security

Ex-Employee Alleges Health Entity Neglected Security

A former employee of multistate senior living chain Avamere Health Services LLC has filed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the company of negligence and

@thegrugq shared
On Aug 30, 2022
RT @laurenscerulus: Greece is telling the EU to back off from probing the use of spyware by state authorities. EU lawmakers aren't having it. They're saying national security is not a blanket check, "democracy and rule of law are at stake." @AntoanetaRoussi on the quarrel 👇 https://t.co/eK6tIqzB4K
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EU and Greece veer toward standoff over wiretapping scandal

EU and Greece veer toward standoff over wiretapping scandal

‘Democracy and rule of law are at stake,’ says MEP Saskia Bricmont.

@BrianHonan shared
On Aug 29, 2022
RT @CyberSkills_IRL: “Small enterprises are exposed to the same digital threats as larger businesses, but may lack the resources to defend themselves”. Cyber Skills featured on @Independent_ie today. https://t.co/iKYw3YVpMh
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New cyber security certificate offers SMEs a pathway to greater business resilience and online savviness

New cyber security certificate offers SMEs a pathway to greater business resilience and online savviness

In recent years, cyber security has emerged as a key issue for businesses in Ireland and across the world.

@WeldPond shared
On Sep 2, 2022
The Enduring Security Framework2 (ESF) Software Supply Chain Working Panel has established this guidance to serve as a compendium of suggested practices for developers https://t.co/Ok2KaxEt2G https://t.co/gAfAmZRduX
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Securing the Software Supply Chain: Recommended Practices Guide for Developers

Securing the Software Supply Chain: Recommended Practices Guide for Developers

Client Requirements / Inquiries: Enduring Security Framework [email protected] Media Inquiries / Press Desk: • NSA Media Relations, 443-634-0721, [email protected] • CISA …