All Data Protection & Privacy articles – Page 37
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News Netherlands DPA reports ‘explosive increase’ in cyber attacks involving data theft
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) last year received 1,173 reports of data leaks in which hacking, malware or phishing were used.
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NewsUK minister signals divergence: 'EU doesn’t hold the monopoly on data protection'
A United Kingdom government minister has signalled the country is likely to diverge from the European Union on data protection.
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Q&APrivSec Job Focus: Charles Eagan, Chief Technology Officer, Blackberry
In our latest reader-submitted Q&A, Charles Eagan talks about the importance of artificial intelligence in tackling threats designed to evade traditional perimeter defences
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NewsLuxembourg’s privacy commissioner defends lack of GDPR fines
A commissioner at the Luxembourg data protection agency has defended the lack of fines for General Data Protection Regulator (GDPR) breaches in the country, where many multi-national businesses are based.
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NewsFacebook to pay $650m to settle privacy dispute over photo-tagging
A United States federal judge has reportedly approved Facebook’s $650 million payment to settle a class action privacy lawsuit with 1.6 million users in the state of Illinois
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WebinarTop Privacy Priorities for 2021
2020 was a whirlwind for privacy — with a pandemic, the invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield brought about by the “Schrems II” ruling, and the state of California continues to push privacy regulation to the forefront in the U.S., the importance of data protection continues to grow globally 2021 continues.
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BlogThe EU’s UK adequacy decision should not be seen as a cast-iron permanent solution
Businesses breathed a sigh of relief last week when the European Union issued a draft adequacy decision guaranteeing the continued free flow of personal data between the EU and UK. Muzaffar Shah argues however that potential regulatory divergence and legal precedent point to an uncertain future for the arrangement.
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NewsSpain fined €15m for failing to adopt data protection directive
The EU’s Court of Justice has imposed a €15m ($18.0m) financial penalty on Spain for not adopting a European Commission (EC) directive about the protection of personal data. The court also ruled Madrid must pay €89,000 daily while it fails to comply.
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NewsIrish commissioner warns against data protection law dilution
Ireland’s data protection commissioner Helen Dixon has spoken out about the dangers of data protection regulations being used to resolve other matters and becoming the “law of absolutely everything.”
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NewsData of 3.3m cash-loan app users ‘sold online’
Email addresses and other information about 3.3m clients of money-lending app Cashalo in the Philippines is being offered for sale on the dark web, a preliminary investigation by the Philippine National Privacy Commission (NPC) has shown.
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NewsMicrosoft CEO calls for global rules on privacy and data protection
The Chief Executive of Microsoft has called for uniform regulations worldwide covering privacy and information security.
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WebinarManaging Complex DSARs in the Enterprise
The number and complexity of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) received from both customers and employees has increased over the past couple of years, and some fear Covid-related redundancies will further drive up the numbers.
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WebinarBecoming a Data-Driven Bank with Privacy at the Core
Leveraging sensitive data to deliver insights and product innovation is more important to running a profitable bank than ever before. This increased demand for sensitive data is creating a strain on existing processes as regulations continue to restrict how and for what personal data can be used.
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NewsFour-fifths of companies polled are ‘more concerned about nation-state cyber-attacks than five years ago’
Companies are growing increasingly concerned about the threats posed by nation-state cyber-attacks, with nearly 80% more concerned about becoming a victim than they were five years ago, according to research.
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NewsFrench insurer goes offline to protect data following RansomExx ransomware attack
French health insurance company Mutuelle Nationale des Hospitaliers (MNH) has disconnected from the internet following a ransomware attack.
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NewsBig names lined up for next PrivSec Global event in March
Alistair Campbell, former New Labour government spin doctor and Anthony Scaramucci, former White House director of communications, are among the big names speaking at the PrivSec Global live stream experience next month.
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NewsEuropean Commission issues draft data adequacy decision for UK
The European Commission has issued draft adequacy decisions for the transfer of personal data to the United Kingdom.
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NewsHacker leaks personal data of 110,000 Lithuanians, including government officials
A criminal investigation into the leak of 110,000 Lithuianians’ personal data is underway after a hacker posted a list obtained from an unsecured database backup in return for $1,000 in bitcoin.
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NewsVietnamese government consults on new privacy law
The ministry of public security in Vietnam has opened its draft decree on personal data protection to public consultation.
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NewsFacebook fined €7m in Italy for non-compliance with data practices
Italy’s Competition Authoity has fined Facebook €7m ($8.42m) for not complying with changes to data practices ordered by the anti-trust authority in November 2018
