Spy agencies must craft safeguards for using sensitive commercial data, ODNI says
Guidance issued by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence emphasizes safeguarding personally identifying information obtained from commercial data sources. [ more ]
The Role of DevOps in Orchestrating Enterprise-Wide Cloud Security - DevOps.com
Moving to the cloud poses security challenges - data breaches, misconfigurations, compliance, and unauthorized access. Robust security measures and employee training are crucial for data protection. [ more ]
UnitedHealth data breach should be a wakeup call for the UK and NHS | TechCrunch
Ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group highlights the risk of entrusting sensitive data to companies with irresponsible data protection practices. [ more ]
Dell hacker claims they had access to systems for nearly three weeks
The threat actor behind the recent Dell data breach accessed internal systems for weeks prior to detection by exploiting partner account registration flaws. [ more ]
The Pros And Pitfalls Of AI; Dating App Data Is A No-Go | AdExchanger
Google's generative AI tool within Demand Gen has restrictions like not generating people or brand logos without reference photos, aiming to prevent offensive content production. [ more ]
Don't let your network become a security blind spot
Cyber security is a crucial priority for businesses to protect their digital assets and avoid significant costs and consequences associated with cyber attacks. [ more ]
Data is rapidly growing, with its value increasing significantly; protecting data is crucial for businesses to prevent cyberattacks and financial loss. [ more ]
As AI accelerates, Europe's flagship privacy principles are under attack, warns EDPS | TechCrunch
Industry lobbyists are attacking key principles of the GDPR like minimization and purpose limitation.
The upcoming elections in the EU could result in a shift in the approach towards data protection laws, potentially impacting the high standard of data protection in the bloc. [ more ]
China Denies Involvement In Massive UK Military Data Hack
UK armed forces' personnel data compromised in cyber attack on payroll system. China suspected, but denies involvement. Defence Secretary to update MPs. [ more ]
The Prime Minister declined to identify the culprit behind the cyber attack on the MoD, emphasizing a robust policy towards Beijing and other potential risk-posing states. [ more ]
Tory party refers itself to watchdog over alleged data breach
The Conservative party referred itself to the data protection watchdog over a data breach from revealing email addresses during conference registration. [ more ]
Persistent data breaches deny people with HIV dignity, privacy | Computer Weekly
Charities and healthcare organizations need to prioritize data protection and privacy for HIV positive individuals for maintaining dignity and trust. [ more ]
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NIST publishes guidance on privacy-preserving federated learning systems
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology released guidance on vertical privacy-preserving federated learning systems, emphasizing the balance between privacy risk and performance cost. [ more ]
A view from Brussels: Behavioral advertising is an unstoppable current
Large online platforms may struggle to comply with requirements for valid consent if only offering a choice between data processing for advertising or paying a fee. [ more ]
Large online platforms should not give users a binary choice between paying for service or consenting to personal data use for targeted advertising. [ more ]
EU criticizes Meta's 'privacy for cash' business model
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) emphasizes that people should not have to choose between giving their data or paying for privacy on major online platforms. [ more ]
The California Privacy Protection Agency Is 'Primed And Ready' For Enforcement | AdExchanger
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is gearing up for enforcement after a period of quietness.
The CPPA has hired staff and reinstated full enforcement authority, signaling increased activity in enforcing the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). [ more ]
Privacy landscape is evolving rapidly, impacted by new laws, enforcement, and technological advancements.
Compliance and good governance are vital and interconnected, but fiscal and organizational constraints add complexity to organizations in addressing compliance burdens. [ more ]