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@Dejan_Kosutic shared
On May 23, 2022
Upcoming #webinar | *ISO 27001/ISO 22301: The certification process* In the webinar I’ll explain the certification steps, and how to develop a positive relationship with the auditor - register here: https://t.co/BaOGts95ev #ISO #certification https://t.co/dUEZdAv8H4
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Free webinar – ISO 27001/ISO 22301: The certification process

Free webinar – ISO 27001/ISO 22301: The certification process

Register for this webinar to learn: 3 main steps in certification process, key things certification auditor will be looking for, nonconformities

@briankrebs shared
On May 26, 2022
RT @BleepinComputer: FTC fines Twitter $150M for using 2FA info for targeted advertising - @serghei https://t.co/rIFO2VLyPz
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FTC fines Twitter $150M for using 2FA info for targeted advertising

FTC fines Twitter $150M for using 2FA info for targeted advertising

The Federal Trade Commission has fined Twitter $150 million for using phone numbers and email addresses collected to enable two-factor authentication for targeted advertising.

@BrianHonan shared
On May 23, 2022
RT @EinsteinsAttic: Alex is on fire today! Noting @ICOnews originally proposed to fine #ClearviewAI £17 million: https://t.co/jVwGoMvtC5 So what happened to the other £10m? #Enforcement details here: https://t.co/aL7JcmhIT1 https://t.co/vbiZdl4oai
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ICO fines facial recognition database company Clearview AI Inc more than £7.5m and orders UK data to be deleted

ICO fines facial recognition database company Clearview AI Inc more than £7.5m and orders UK data to be deleted

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Clearview AI Inc £7,552,800 for using images of people in the UK, and elsewhere, that were collected from the web and social media to ...

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On May 27, 2022
RT @HowardITWC: New from me: Outgoing Canadian #privacy commissioner critical of companies, Ottawa in final speech https://t.co/SyveJWhg4w via @itworldca
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Outgoing Canadian privacy commissioner critical of companies, Ottawa in final speech

Outgoing Canadian privacy commissioner critical of companies, Ottawa in final speech

In one of his last public speeches before his term runs out next week, the federal privacy commissioner again urged Parliament to make privacy an enforceable right for all Canadians. ...

@Dejan_Kosutic shared
On May 27, 2022
*California Assembly Proposes Data Privacy Law for Workers* Examples of data include personal identity information; biometric information; health, medical, lifestyle, and wellness information; any data related to workplace activities #privacy #regulation https://t.co/MFpcA1UZsd
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California Assembly Proposes Data Privacy Law for Workers

California Assembly Proposes Data Privacy Law for Workers

Assembly Bill 1651, or the Workplace Technology Accountability Act, a new bill proposed by California Assembly Member Ash Kalra, would regulate employers and their vendors regarding the use ...

@BrianHonan shared
On May 26, 2022
RT @michaelgmadden: I was interviewed by @IrishTimes about my personal views on whether the Garda Siochana (Irish police) should use AI facial recognition tech. https://t.co/pbtFEzlGyy
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Facial recognition technology ‘not advanced enough’ for use by Garda

Facial recognition technology ‘not advanced enough’ for use by Garda

Expert in artificial intelligence says use of new tech could lead to legal and ethical problems

@BrianHonan shared
On May 25, 2022
RT @loughlin: These ain't safeguards, they're intended to describe and assess the safeguards. "Safeguards within the legislation will include a full human rights and data protection impact assessment." https://t.co/0DO0qSsfhl
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Facial recognition technology will be available to gardaí to help identify suspects under new law

Facial recognition technology will be available to gardaí to help identify suspects under new law

Gardaí will be given powers to use facial recognition technology to identify suspects in serious crimes for the first time.

@BrianHonan shared
On May 25, 2022
RT @CBridge_Chief: Garda to use facial recognition technology – The Irish Times > The DPIA and human rights impact assessment on this will need to be a rolling one at legislative stage and at implementation. https://t.co/ojseJrhtAT
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Garda to use facial recognition technology

Garda to use facial recognition technology

Civil liberties groups have previously voiced worries over surveillance and discrimination