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Data Retention: The Achilles Heel of Global Privacy
Consumers around the world are demanding more protection for their personal information. Data breaches are daily occurrences, and the scope of privacy has widened to include how your organization limits the risk of improper use or exposure of personal data.
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GRC in 2021 - Demonstrate Value Fast with your Program
Today’s distributed, dynamic, and disrupted business has to navigate the velocity of risks which demands agility, resilience, and integrity.
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The future of AML– How Customer Intelligence is the basis of truly risk-based AML
Join Lucinity and Currencycloud as we cover innovative ways of understanding customer behavior through insights derived from KYC, transaction monitoring, screening and other data sources to create a holistic view of the customer.
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Avoiding Enterprise Data Governance Project Pitfalls
While data governance will look different for every organization, there are a number of challenges that arise in most initiatives.
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Volkswagen, Audi discloses data breach
Audi and Volkswagen have suffered a data breach impacting 3.3 million customers after an unsecured treasure trove of data was exposed online by a vendor.
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Biden administration launches AI task force
Task Force members will help develop a roadmap to democratize access to research tools that will promote AI innovation and fuel economic prosperity.
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MoviePass settles claims of personal data failings with FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has agreed a settlement with MoviePass’s operators over allegations the online subscription service failed to secure customers’ personal information and deceptively marketed its promised one-movie-per-day service.
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NYC Law Department struck by cyber attack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have launched an investigation into a cyberattack targeting the IT system belonging to the New York City Law Department.
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Hackers ‘breach’ Navistar’s cyber defences
US military vehicle, truck and bus manufacturer Navistar has received a claim that data has been extracted from its IT system.
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California city hid cyber attack
Azusa’s police department has revealed that it had been targed by cybercriminals in an earlier cyber attack in 2018.
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US compares ransomware to terrorism
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is elevating ransomware attacks to a similar status at terrorism following the Colonial Pipeline hack.
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Biden bans US investment in Chinese surveillance technology
President Joe Biden has issued an executive order banning the US from investing in Chinese firms associated to selling surveillance technology or linked to the country’s military.
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Therrien nominated to remain Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Daniel Therrien for reappointment as Privacy Commissioner of Canada for another year.
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California healthcare provider informs patients of data breach
Scripps Health is notifying more than 147,000 patients, staff and physicians that their personal data may have been compromised in a recent ransomware attack.
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US police department hacked
The police department in Azusa, California, has gone public about a ransomware attack, 12 weeks after becoming aware of the incident.
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California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Compliance Checklist
The CPRA launches January 1, 2023, giving businesses time to put together a plan for compliance.
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US defence contractor to pay $50m to settle fraud allegations
Military vehicle manufacturer Navistar Defense has agreed with the US department of justice (DoJ) to pay $50m (€41m) to resolve allegations it fraudulently induced the country’s Marine Corps to modify at inflated prices a suspension system contract for mine-resistant, ambush-protected armoured vehicles.
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Cyber-criminals target Texas unemployment system
A cyber-criminal gang has shared a 13-page tutorial explaining how to successfully commit unemployment identity fraud in Texas.
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US to regulate pipeline cybersecurity following attack
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to issue its first cyber security regulations for the pipeline industry.
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California Assembly passes voice recognition device bill
The bill will place limits on the use and retention of personal information collected through connected TVs and smart speaker devices.