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: 25.08.2021.

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Data Privacy

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Aug 21, 2021
RT @healthinfosec: How are #ransomware attacks on the #healthcare sector worsening? https://t.co/jakLPx0kph
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Health Data Breach Tally Update: Ransomware Persists

Health Data Breach Tally Update: Ransomware Persists

Several ransomware incidents have been added to the federal tally of major health data breaches in recent weeks, with no signs of these attacks abating.

@mikko shared
On Aug 23, 2021
RT @Reuters: China's National People's Congress officially passed a law designed to protect online user data privacy and will implement the policy starting November 1, according to state-media outlet Xinhua https://t.co/bGUOLbdaqW
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China passes new personal data privacy law, to take effect Nov. 1

China passes new personal data privacy law, to take effect Nov. 1

China's National People's Congress on Friday passed a law designed to protect online user data privacy and will implement the policy from Nov. 1, according to state media outlet Xinhua.

@opexxx shared
On Aug 25, 2021
RT @DS_Stiftung: The @PrivacyPros provide a summary of key issues where China's new #dataprotection law #PIPL converges or diverges from the #GDPR: https://t.co/038rdjK9dc
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Analyzing China's PIPL and how it compares to the EU's GDPR

Analyzing China's PIPL and how it compares to the EU's GDPR

This article analyzes major components of China's newly enacted Personal Information Privacy Law and how it compares to the EU GDPR.

@CRESTadvocate shared
On Aug 24, 2021
“Board members are increasingly aware and concerned about the importance of information security.” @brennantom, chairman of CREST USA, looks at the business value of cyber resilience for @Info_Sec_Buzz ⬇️ https://t.co/dVwO9pNL5C
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The Business Value Of Cyber Resilience

The Business Value Of Cyber Resilience

Scrutiny over data protection and privacy, and the reporting and analysis behind a powerful threat defense, is moving to the boardroom as organizations are seeing the need to take a…

@BrianHonan shared
On Aug 23, 2021
RT @Tupp_Ed: This investigation is on foot of a mass action complaint lodged by our client, ⁦@DRIalerts⁩, mandated by hundreds of PSC card holders. Watchdog launches new investigation into PSC via @RTENews https://t.co/R9HEPZyVMX
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Watchdog launches new investigation into Public Services Card

Watchdog launches new investigation into Public Services Card

The Data Protection Commission has begun a new investigation into the Department of Public Expenditure's use of the Public Services Card.

@matthew_d_green shared
On Aug 24, 2021
A good analysis in Lawfare by @RosenzweigP on client side scanning and Apple’s implementation. https://t.co/Hrnbg3vle1
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The Apple Client-Side Scanning System

The Apple Client-Side Scanning System

Apple’s efforts, though commendable, raise as many questions as they answer.

@lorenzofb shared
On Aug 24, 2021
.@geminiimatt wins the EFF Pioneer Award for his work helping Black communities fight surveillance. https://t.co/4M3hT7dj2i
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ACLU Advocate Reining in Government Use of Face Surveillance, Champion of Privacy Rights Research, and Data Security Trainer Protecting Black Communities Named Recipients of EFF’s Pioneer Award

ACLU Advocate Reining in Government Use of Face Surveillance, Champion of Privacy Rights Research, and Data Security Trainer Protecting Black Communities Named Recipients of EFF’s Pioneer Award

San Francisco—The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is honored to announce that Kade Crockford, Director of the Technology for Liberty Program at the ACLU of Massachusetts, Pam Dixon, ...

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Aug 20, 2021
RT @BrettCallow: Rockwood School District has disclosed a ransomware attack which occurred in June. At least 60 districts, colleges and universities have been hit, disrupting learning at up to 863 individual schools with data being stolen in 27 incidents. https://t.co/7J9frd7oKn
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Rockwood School District Provides Notice of Data Privacy Incident

Rockwood School District Provides Notice of Data Privacy Incident

Rockwood School District (the "District") today is providing information about a recent event that may impact the privacy of some personal data related to current and former employees and ...