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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.

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Data Privacy

@BrianHonan shared
On Jun 24, 2021
RT @HynesLin: The Irish DPC guidance on processing employee vaccination status is here! TLDR summary is 'no clear legal basis'. Get our full lowdown here #dataprotection #employmentlaw #lewissilkin #workplacesafety #privacy https://t.co/Harldpmfc4
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Ireland - Collecting Employee Vaccine Data – Latest Guidance

Ireland - Collecting Employee Vaccine Data – Latest Guidance

With many employers planning the return to the workplace the question arises as to what vaccination data (if any) can be collected from returning staff. The Irish Data Protection Commission ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Jun 29, 2021
RT @vmanancourt: The United Kingdom has secured a data flows agreement with the European Union worth billions in annual trade. But will it keep it? The U.K. government is considering diverging from the EU's strict data rules if it means a boost to its digital economy.🧵 https://t.co/By32IeN8HQ
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London just got a data deal from the EU. Boris Johnson could scrap it.

London just got a data deal from the EU. Boris Johnson could scrap it.

The EU approves the UK’s data protection rules, even as London mulls revising them.

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Jun 28, 2021
RT @CSOonline: "Don't pay ransomware attackers lest you encourage more of the same." New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Texas propose laws to ban ransom payments https://t.co/Vo0kbZLwxb @metacurity #ransomware #cybercrime #cybersecurity #legislation
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Four states propose laws to ban ransomware payments

Four states propose laws to ban ransomware payments

Some state legislatures are debating bills that could limit or ban ransom payments. A better option, experts say, is mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks.

@securityweekly shared
On Jun 29, 2021
RT @SecWeekly: Tune into this week’s episode of BSW with Jim Richberg from Fortinet to discuss The Year of Hybrid! Full episode and show notes: https://t.co/IR74qF56P0 https://t.co/GtuilSL5Nd
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bsw222

bsw222

Business Security Weekly Episode #222 – June 28, 2021 Subscribe to all of our shows and mailing list by visiting: https://securityweekly.com/subscribe 1. The Year of Hybrid – 03:00 PM-03:30 ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Jun 29, 2021
RT @enisa_eu: 🪝#Phishing attacks are among the most common cyber incidents #SMEs are likely to be exposed to, in addition to #ransomware attacks, CEO frauds and more. #ENISA has identified the #cybersecurity challenges SMEs face today and issues recommendations. 👉https://t.co/9AG233IQm4 https://t.co/1q5kntjjO6
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Phishing most common Cyber Incident faced by SMEs

Phishing most common Cyber Incident faced by SMEs

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity identifies the cybersecurity challenges SMEs face today and issues recommendations.

@divinetechygirl shared
On Jun 25, 2021
RT @Teck923: Want to work with me? I need a partner-in-crime leading Amazon's IR team in North America :) we're looking for another Incident Commander in Virginia, ping me for details :3 Full relocation is available both internationally and domestically. https://t.co/qBAFWfQM6m
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Senior Security Engineer, Incident Commander

Senior Security Engineer, Incident Commander

We obsess over our customers, and the Amazon Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) is the last line of defense in protecting their trust. We detect and eradicate threats on a global scale ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Jun 28, 2021
RT @adrianweckler: EU says ‘don’t worry about the UK’ as it formalises EU-UK data transfers, despite surveillance fears. Subject to a four-year review. As usual, mixed reception — business interests relieved, data privacy advocates wary. https://t.co/biybM3Wi8I
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EU-UK data transfers given green light despite surveillance fears

EU-UK data transfers given green light despite surveillance fears

The European Commission has given the green light to data transfers between EU countries and the UK, despite concerns over British surveillance laws.

@BrianHonan shared
On Jun 29, 2021
RT @campuscodi: Scant evidence that cyber insurance boom is leading to better security Article: https://t.co/syu3EPuWfu Report PDF: https://t.co/A1VauZYt6m https://t.co/74J5jd9Rcv
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Cyber Insurance and the Cyber Security Challenge

Cyber Insurance and the Cyber Security Challenge

Occasional Paper Cyber Insurance and the Cyber Security Challenge Jamie MacColl, Jason R C Nurse and James Sullivan Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security …