More From #RISK – Page 152
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VideoGRCTV: UK Surveillance Laws, Whistleblowers and Data Protection
Access this episode on demand, as we delve into UK Surveillance Laws, Whistleblowers and Data Protection.
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NewsFTC bans SpyFone and CEO from surveillance business
In a first, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned a company and its boss from operating in the surveillance sector because of allegations the firm’s app secretly harvested and shared data on people’s movements, phone use and online activities through a hidden device.
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NewsProposed VPN ban in India would hit businesses
An Indian parliament proposal to block virtual private networks (VPNs) will seriously hinder the ability of companies in the country to do business, according to a leading figure in India’s internet sector.
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NewsGermany mulls easing privacy rights in coronavirus fight
The German government is looking into temporarily relaxing data privacy rules to allow companies to find out if employees are inoculated against Covid-19.
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NewsRussia threatens tech giants with more fines
Roskomnadzor, Russia’s DPA, has warned Apple and Google they could be fined if they do not delete an app developed by supporters of jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
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NewsIrish DPA fines WhatsApp €225m
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has ordered WhatsApp to pay €225m ($266m) for breaching the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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NewsAustrac updates ML/TF risk assessments for banks
Australia’s financial crime watchdog Austrac has released four new money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/TF) risk assessments for the banking sector.
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AnalysisKey Theme: Global Data Protection and Privacy Law Developments
The “patchwork” of privacy legislation across the U.S continues to knit itself together, but it isn’t only the U.S; substantial ongoing developments in several regions in several regions, including Canada, South Africa, and China, are expected throughout 2021.
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NewsCyber infrastructure seized from Irish health service attackers
Police in Ireland say they have taken control of servers, websites and domain names used by the gang which hacked the country’s health service in May. The international operation has also prevented hundreds of other ransomware attacks, say police.
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ReportA Report on the Colorado Privacy Act
The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) was signed into law on 8 July 2021. The CPA is the third comprehensive state privacy law in the U.S., following the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CPDA).
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ebookThe Complete Guide to Business Privacy
Your Organization’s Greatest Responsibility & Opportunity
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ebookManaging Security for a Hybrid Workforce
A Guide to Ensuring Email and File Protection Across Platforms
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AnalysisWorried about ransomware? Start by stopping email phishing
Ransomware is making headlines for all the wrong reasons – because it’s succeeding. You’ll have read plenty about the major attacks this year on Kayesa, Colonial Pipelines, and others. However, it would be a mistake to assume it’s only giant organisations and critical infrastructure at risk.
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ebookWho Holds the Keys to Your Data?
How to use your preferred cloud provider whilst maintaining data privacy and sovereignty.
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NewsAdvance in enshrining privacy rights into Brazilian constitution
Members of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies voted 436-4 in favour of a suggested amendment to the country’s constitution which makes the protection of personal data a fundamental right.
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NewsTracking employees’ location breaches their privacy says Israel’s DPA
Employers monitoring their workers’ location significantly impairs their rights, even when it is done during working hours, according to the Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) in Israel.
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NewsBritish online gaming operator fined for money laundering failures
The UK’s Gambling Commission has issued a £5.85m ($8.05m, €6.81m) penalty on Daub Alderney after finding anti-money laundering and social responsibility shortcomings.
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AnalysisWhatsApp’s €225 Million GDPR Fine — Disagreements Over Legitimate Interests and Transparency
WhatsApp received a €225 million fine on September 2—the second biggest GDPR penalty on record.
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NewsDon’t miss! PrivSec Data Protection & Infrastructure AND PrivSec Identity & Access Management - 8 September
Next week, GRC World Forums will kick off Tuesday 8th September with two live and on-demand livestream experiences.
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NewsUK Cyber Security Council appoints permanent CEO
The UK Cyber Security Council has announced the appointment of Simon Hepburn as its new permanent chief executive.
