Top news of the week: 05.11.2020.

Privacy, Privacy enhancing technologies, Breach, Physical security, Fine of lands, Hospitality companies of the United States

Data Privacy

On Oct 30, 2020
@BrianHonan shared
RT @ICOnews: We have fined Marriott International Inc £18.4million for failing to keep customers’ personal data secure. Marriott estimated that 339 million guest records worldwide were affected. Read more about the fine: https://t.co/S99ixGrLU7 https://t.co/b2br06QfVh
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ICO fines Marriott International Inc £18.4million for failing to keep customers’ personal data secure

ICO fines Marriott International Inc £18.4million for failing to keep customers’ personal data secure

The ICO has fined Marriott International Inc £18.4million for failing to keep millions of customers’ personal data secure.

On Nov 4, 2020
@BrianHonan shared
RT @CBridge_Chief: Cork hospital fined €65k after patients' personal data found in public recycling facility > Another key action by ⁦@DPCIreland⁩. Noteable that it is not being appealed. Approx €833 per record. And remedial actions are the ones to watch!! https://t.co/rAW7sJnRRV
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Cork hospital fined €65k after patients' personal data found in public recycling facility

Cork hospital fined €65k after patients' personal data found in public recycling facility

Breach at CUMH believed to have comprised sensitive health data of patients

On Oct 30, 2020
@Dejan_Kosutic shared
IoT security: Are we finally turning the corner? | WeLiveSecurity https://t.co/DARuKuWK5l https://t.co/El6eenXzVp
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IoT security: Are we finally turning the corner?

IoT security: Are we finally turning the corner?

Better IoT security and data protection are long overdue. Will they go from an afterthought to everyone's priority any time soon?

On Nov 3, 2020
@jaivijayan shared
6 Cybersecurity Lessons From 2020 https://t.co/PfHYdtkbkf via @DarkReading
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6 Cybersecurity Lessons From 2020

6 Cybersecurity Lessons From 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed new weaknesses in enterprise cybersecurity preparedness.

On Nov 2, 2020
@zcobb shared
Thanks @ChrisMatyszczyk for staying on this. Any signs that tech firms are eager to pressure government into get serious about cracking down on cybercrime? https://t.co/VKGCkrgyxy
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Microsoft is mad as hell. This may make it worse

Microsoft is mad as hell. This may make it worse

Recently, Microsoft expressed its extreme frustration at the American politicians and their inability to make things happen. New data shows Microsoft isn't alone, which may be more ...

On Nov 4, 2020
@SecurityExpert shared
IT Security Expert Blog: Cyber Security Roundup for November 2020 https://t.co/a1B3ahCDzi
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Cyber Security Roundup for November 2020

Cyber Security Roundup for November 2020

A UK view on Cyber (IT Security) & Information Security. Covers everything Computer Security from the basics to the advanced

On Nov 3, 2020
@opexxx shared
Free_CyberSecurity_Professional_Development_Resources: An awesome list of FREE resources for training, conferences, speaking, labs, reading, etc https://t.co/be9ZW2hab0
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Free_CyberSecurity_Professional_Development_Resources

Free_CyberSecurity_Professional_Development_Resources

An awesome list of FREE resources for training, conferences, speaking, labs, reading, etc that are free. Originally built during COVID-19 for cybersecurity professionals with downtime can ...

On Nov 4, 2020
@BrianHonan shared
RT @DPCIreland: Data Protection Commission Fine on Tusla Child and Family Agency Confirmed in Court https://t.co/5T1VfVix8v https://t.co/K0EuAiJGTK
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Data Protection Commission Fine on Tusla Child and Family Agency Confirmed in Court

Data Protection Commission Fine on Tusla Child and Family Agency Confirmed in Court

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) today had the decision to impose an administrative fine on Tusla Child and Family Agency confirmed in the Dublin Circuit Court. The application to ...