Cybersecurity Essentials

Data Privacy

Data privacy continues to make headlines. These issues are symptoms of a profound shift in the world of data privacy and security that have major implications for organizations. With the rise of big data and machine learning, privacy and security are now converging.

Top news of the week: 09.06.2021.

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Data Privacy

@ProfWoodward shared
On Jun 6, 2021
If you’re a TikTok user, you’ll want to keep an eye on what data they appear to be giving themselves permission to collect about you. https://t.co/GJoin7uZpU
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TikTok just gave itself permission to collect biometric data on US users, including ‘faceprints and voiceprints’

TikTok just gave itself permission to collect biometric data on US users, including ‘faceprints and voiceprints’

A change to TikTok’s U.S. privacy policy on Wednesday introduced a new section that says the social video app “may collect biometric identifiers and biometric information” from its users’ ...

@gcluley shared
On Jun 3, 2021
Spotify accused of making it too easy for stalkers to hound their victims https://t.co/4fhVvTn73M
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Spotify Accused Of Letting Stalkers Torment Their Victims

Spotify Accused Of Letting Stalkers Torment Their Victims

Spotify has been accused of making life harder for victims of stalking by failing to provide a simple mechanism to block followers.

@healthinfosec shared
On Jun 8, 2021
Proposed Settlement in #NebraskaMedicine #DataBreach Lawsuit: Complaint Alleged Multiple Security 'Failures' Leading to 2020 #Cyberattack https://t.co/sp8QdOZqM7
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Proposed Settlement in Nebraska Medicine Data Breach Lawsuit

Proposed Settlement in Nebraska Medicine Data Breach Lawsuit

A federal court has approved a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit filed in February against Nebraska Medicine in the wake of a 2020 malware attack and

@msftsecurity shared
On Jun 7, 2021
Join @ajohnsocyber and RevolutionCyber CEO @julesmgmt on Afternoon Cyber Tea to hear how organizations can have success when starting new cybersecurity projects: https://t.co/SJBOISpVFR
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Afternoon Cyber Tea: Cybersecurity challenged to meet diversity goals

Afternoon Cyber Tea: Cybersecurity challenged to meet diversity goals

RevolutionCyber Founder and CEO Jules Okafor shares what organizations can do to tackle business challenges and support diversity in cybersecurity.

@BrianHonan shared
On Jun 9, 2021
RT @bhconsulting: Our latest blog by @tomknierim looks at the latest developments of the CJEU decision to invalidate the Privacy Shield EU-US data transfer agreement, and evaluates what options remain open to EU businesses for data transfers. #GDPR https://t.co/aTFWoWuxs1
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What’s next for international data transfers after the latest developments?

What’s next for international data transfers after the latest developments?

We look at the latest developments of the Privacy Shield, and evaluate what options remain open to EU businesses for EU data transfers .

@BrianHonan shared
On Jun 8, 2021
RT @IDAIRELAND: Pioneer in data security and analytics @varonis announces a new location in Cork City and expects to double its employee headcount over the next three years https://t.co/DUycd0Xv0Q #WhyIreland #InvestInIreland https://t.co/jgCMptCfvJ
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Varonis Announces New Location in Cork and Expects to Double Headcount to 120 Employees Over Next Three Years

Varonis Announces New Location in Cork and Expects to Double Headcount to 120 Employees Over Next Three Years

NEW YORK, June 8, 2021 -- Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), a pioneer in data security and analytics, announced the opening of its new and expanded office space in Cork City …

@msftsecurity shared
On Jun 4, 2021
The ability to protect and govern smart meter data and other sensitive data for utilities is critical to addressing consumer #privacy. Find out how Microsoft Information Protection and Azure Purview can help: https://t.co/9TSjJq75ZV
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Privacy compliance for smart meter infrastructure with Microsoft Information Protection and Azure Purview

Privacy compliance for smart meter infrastructure with Microsoft Information Protection and Azure Purview

Smart meters and smart grid infrastructure have been deployed in many of the world’s electric distribution grids. They promise energy conservation, better grid management for utilities, ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Jun 2, 2021
RT @garethniblett: UK Special Forces soldiers' personal data was floating around WhatsApp in a leaked Army spreadsheet https://t.co/IVPHZ7wKYo
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