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Top news of the week: 23.02.2022.

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Data Privacy

@nicoleperlroth shared
On Feb 22, 2022
Very worth your time. ⁦@ncdinglis⁩ “We need a new Cyber Social Contract.” https://t.co/pJoT4QJVXx
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The Cyber Social Contract

The Cyber Social Contract

How to rebuild trust in a digital world.

@Dejan_Kosutic shared
On Feb 21, 2022
#webinar | *Main changes in ISO 27001/27002 and what to do about them* I’ll clarify the most common doubts, register here: https://t.co/7hjNgbI4EZ #27001update https://t.co/ISfwRO2pEn
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Free webinar – Main changes in ISO 27001/27002 and what to do about them

Free webinar – Main changes in ISO 27001/27002 and what to do about them

Webinar designed for professionals who want to learn about the updates in ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 during 2022, and how this is going to affect their ISMS.

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Feb 21, 2022
RT @euroinfosec: Data breach trends: Global count of known victims increases, as #phishing and #ransomware continue to be dominant attack vectors leading to breaches https://t.co/fvirk4nNLE @IDTheftCenter @RiskBased @FlashpointIntel
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Data Breach Trends: Global Count of Known Victims Increases

Data Breach Trends: Global Count of Known Victims Increases

Are data breaches getting worse? So far for 2021, the number of records that were reportedly exposed declined slightly, while the total number of reported data

@KimZetter shared
On Feb 17, 2022
I've tweeted before about prob with journos using Otter to transcribe interviews. Now👇"any journalist who transcribes an interview with a confidential source...has got to live with the possibility that Otter will wind up giving that transcript to the FBI" https://t.co/WfEFGsSvg7
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My journey down the rabbit hole of every journalist’s favorite app

My journey down the rabbit hole of every journalist’s favorite app

Otter.ai has saved reporters countless hours transcribing interviews. Caveat emptor.

@BrianHonan shared
On Feb 22, 2022
RT @WolfieChristl: NL forced Microsoft to provide its software for govt and universities under data terms that prohibit MS from exploiting personal/behavioral data for its own purposes. ✅ It's possible ➡️ This is what everyone in the EU deserves, including Home/Pro users https://t.co/J2NVP2uNpN https://t.co/rgo0CZH2Xd
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New DPIA for the Dutch government and universities on Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint Online

New DPIA for the Dutch government and universities on Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint Online

However, there is a high risk if organisations use Teams to exchange highly sensitive and special categories of data, due to potential access by law enforcement and security …

@wbm312 shared
On Feb 18, 2022
RT @zittrain: Failing to deal with this company’s behavior when it started is the biggest public policy failure in the digital space in a generation. Reining it in is that much tougher now that it’s well-funded and so frequently used by government clients. https://t.co/haBHR5Pp25 @drewharwell
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Facial recognition firm Clearview AI tells investors it’s seeking massive expansion beyond law enforcement

Facial recognition firm Clearview AI tells investors it’s seeking massive expansion beyond law enforcement

The facial recognition company Clearview AI is telling investors it’s on track to have 100 billion facial photos in its database within a year, enough to ensure “almost everyone in the ...

@Dejan_Kosutic shared
On Feb 17, 2022
*Massachusetts Legislature Advances Data-Privacy Bill* | Wall Street Jorunal Massachusetts is a step closer to becoming the next U.S. state to bring in strict consumer-privacy laws; could be a model for future federal legislation #privacy #legislation https://t.co/7mPFzMer8R
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Massachusetts Legislature Advances Data-Privacy Bill

Massachusetts Legislature Advances Data-Privacy Bill

New rules would require data brokers to register and allow individuals to sue for data breaches.

@BrianHonan shared
On Feb 16, 2022
RT @bhconsulting: In our latest blog by @tomknierim, he explains what kinds of organisations need a DPO, who is suitable to fill the role, and the responsibilities of the post. This is the first of a two part blog series which will hopefully answer the most common DPO FAQs https://t.co/4HNB6lvgQL
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DPO FAQ: answering key data protection questions

DPO FAQ: answering key data protection questions

The first of a two-part series looking at what kinds of organisations need a DPO, who is suitable, and the responsibilities of the post.