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WSJ
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

A Better New Year's Resolution: Make Your Passwords Secure

Use unique passwords for each account
Avoid storing login credentials in easily accessible places [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Information Commissioner questions DWP plan to monitor bank accounts of benefit claimants | Computer Weekly

The data protection regulator has raised concerns about the government's plans to monitor the bank accounts of people claiming benefits.
The regulator questions whether the proposed powers are proportionate and if there are appropriate safeguards in place. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

RentSpree achievesSOC 2 compliance

RentSpree achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance for its data protection strategy.
RentSpree worked with Sensiba LLP and Drata to streamline compliance efforts and monitor security controls. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Key takeaways from the CJEU's recent automated decision-making rulings

Credit reference agencies are responsible for complying with EU General Data Protection Regulation in relation to automated individual decision-making.
The CJEU's decision in the SCHUFA case may have implications for providers of predictive artificial intelligence tools. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

UK Information Commissioner Edwards weighs in on DPDIB

U.K. Information Commissioner John Edwards supports the proposed Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.
However, he has concerns about proposals for social security purposes. [ more ]
iapp.org
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Podcast: A look back at privacy in 2023 with Joe Jones

2023 brought significant developments in data protection and privacy, including a finalized EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and new data protection laws in India and U.S. states.
AI governance saw a dramatic rise in importance during the year. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
EU data protection

The CJEU rules on the liability of controllers

Controllers can be held liable for the processing carried out by their processors under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Controllers must have oversight of their processors' actions and ensure there are clear instructions to avoid liability issues. [ more ]
londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Marketing

Businesses fined 14.3 million in 2023 for misusing data, analysis reveals

In 2023, the ICO fined 18 businesses a total of 14.3 million for misusing data.
TikTok received the largest fine of 12.7 million for breaching data protection law, specifically for mishandling children's personal data. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
Business intelligence

CNIL publishes health data storage guidance

France's data protection authority, CNIL, has released guidance on health data processing and storage standards.
The guidance emphasizes compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and additional measures to protect health data. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
Business intelligence

Iceland DPA issues ISK12.8M in edtech fines

Icelandic municipalities fined for data processing violations at primary schools
Persónuvernd fined five municipalities a combined ISK12.8 million over alleged data processing violations [ more ]
Social Media Explorer
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

How Often Should Your Data Be Backed Up? - Social Media Explorer

Keeping your data safe is crucial, especially in today's digital age where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
ABC News
4 months ago
Public health

Michigan health system reports 2nd data breach, affecting more than 1M patients

A health system in Michigan has experienced its second cybersecurity breach this year, affecting over 1 million patients.
The breach exposed patients' personal and medical information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. [ more ]
WIRED
3 years ago
Digital life

How to Back Up Your Emails in Gmail, Outlook, and iCloud

Backing up emails is important to ensure access to your digital collection of messages.
Forwarding emails to a backup account is a simple way to backup your emails. [ more ]
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