Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2023

Given the vast level of tracking and surveillance that technology companies can embed into their widely used products, it is only fair that consumers be informed of how important user data, including information about their every move, is gathered, tracked, and utilized by these companies. The IT giant will pay $9.5 million to D.C.

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Consumer Protection Surveillance Data collection Accountability 95

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2023

In 2023, the larger implications of privacy — including the ethics of using artificial intelligence (AI) and biometrics, the management of consumer-to-business relationships, and public issues such as consumer protection — will become much clearer through regulatory and legal action.

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Data privacy Data collection Consumer Protection Authentication 52

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Data are the most coveted currency of our era, and technology giants like Facebook, Google, and Amazon are considered the behemoths of the data gathering industry. And to achieve that goal it needs to gather as much information as possible about us. Maybe not specifically about us as a person, but at least about us as a group.

Identity Theft 126

Identity Theft Consumer Protection Surveillance Data privacy 126

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Legacy Technology Clashes : Most Telcos have very large legacy IT footprints. This unfortunately does not always integrate well with more modern technologies such as containerized or Kubernetes-based cloud-native applications. The more variations in the environment, the more complicated it is to manage.

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Encryption Mobile Government Consumer Protection 139

Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Connecticut – S 1058: Attorney Generals Recommendations Enacted to enhance consumer protection, Connecticut’s S 1058 intersects with charitable organizations, telecommunications, and the attorney general’s recommendations. This bill is categorized as Comprehensive.

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Data privacy Consumer Protection Media Data collection 52

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Temecula, California, October 11, 2022 – IDIQ , an industry leader in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring, has named Michael Scheumack to the role of chief marketing officer. Coast Guard where he started his education and began working in the technology industry. Scheumack began his career serving in the U.S.

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Marketing Identity Theft Education Technology 59

Identity IQ

JUNE 27, 2023

AI voice technology enables scammers to create remarkably realistic voices and convincingly imitate family members, friends and other trusted individuals. “AI As new trends emerge, we will continue to help consumers protect themselves and their families.” The report compares member-reported data from 2022 to the previous year.

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Scams Identity Theft Education Consumer Protection 76

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Google violated state consumer protection laws by misleading consumers about its location tracking practices since at least 2014. Give users detailed information about the types of location data Google collects and how it’s used at an enhanced “Location Technologies” webpage. not hidden); and.

Consumer Protection 92

Consumer Protection Accountability Data collection Advertising 92

CSO Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Maryland Personal Information Protection Act – Security Breach Notification Requirements – Modifications (House Bill 1154). Massachusetts 201 CMR 17 (aka Mass Data Protection Law). (NERC) standards. Massachusetts Bill H.4806

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CSO Financial Services Consumer Protection Data privacy 128

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 31, 2023

The resource guide is a valuable tool for financial institutions of all sizes as it provides best practices, recommendations, and resources to help organizations protect their networks and data from cyber threats. The guide also serves as an educational resource on the latest security technologies.

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Cybersecurity Cyber threats Financial Services Banking 52

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Through its comprehensive study, it evaluates companies in three major categories: a company’s consumer protection, data and site security and adherence to responsible privacy practice. The Online Trust and Honor Roll Audit is the only independent online trust benchmark study. SiteLock can detect malware the minute it hits.

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Consumer Protection eCommerce Internet Internet 40

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2023

Members of the FCC themselves received some of these calls, which on reflection seems like a very poor decision made by the robocalling technology. We'll be stuck with all manner of robocalling technology for some time to come. No fewer than an astonishing five billion calls were made by the companies responsible for this operation.

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Scams Mobile Consumer Protection Technology 71

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

You may not have noticed, but there has been a flurry of breakthroughs in biometric technology, led by some leapfrog advances in facial recognition systems over the past couple of years. The ultimate concern with this technology is that we’ll end up in a surveillance society where your I.D. Ubiquitous surveillance. Advanced use cases.

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Surveillance Technology Retail Artificial Intelligence 109

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Legacy Technology Clashes : Most Telcos have very large legacy IT footprints. This unfortunately does not always integrate well with more modern technologies such as containerized or Kubernetes-based cloud-native applications. The more variations in the environment, the more complicated it is to manage.

Encryption 62

Encryption Mobile Government Consumer Protection 62

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Proceeding from the assumption that technology is not good or bad in itself, but depends on how people use it, this collaborative model can and should characterize the evolution of regulation in the technological (and strategic) sphere, up to the point of being applied by legal systems that, at least in some respects, may seem incompatible.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Technology Insurance 52

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Regulations such as the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) in the US and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU address this, particularly when personally identified information ( PII ) is involved. Predictive approaches are possible by pairing first-party data with ML-based models.

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eCommerce Data collection Consumer Protection Advertising 113

SecureWorld News

MARCH 18, 2021

Daniel Castro, Vice President of Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, also thinks its time for a national privacy law: "This bill shows that it is possible to craft a data protection law that protects consumers without imposing unnecessary costs on businesses.

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Data privacy Consumer Protection Data breaches Technology 72

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Successful disruption of mobile malware networks and associated cybercriminal services is crucial for protecting financial institutions and consumers around the world” – said Christian Lees, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Resecurity.

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Mobile Malware Banking Retail 103

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. For over 30 years I have studied the technologies of security and privacy. I am also a special advisor to IBM Security and the Chief Technology Officer of IBM Resilient. Before the.

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Computers and Electronics Identity Theft Internet Internet 207

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Today the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology presented its report on Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL) to the House of Commons, as part of the three-year CASL statutory review. The report title is telling: Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation: Clarifications are in Order.

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Consumer Protection Government Technology 49

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative technologies that we have ever experienced. Yet, the deployment of AI continues to raise legal and ethical questions that institutions are struggling to solve, with a continuous effort to regulate without over-regulating. Are businesses ready for the AI revolution?

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Artificial Intelligence Technology Consumer Protection Accountability 52

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

” Bailey said in one common type of arrangement, the lender provides the necessary capital, expertise, staff, technology, and corporate structure to run the lending business and keeps most of the profits.

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Financial Services Banking Accountability Identity Theft 209

Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The enforcement of the UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act 2022 and the 2023 Regulations marks a pivotal shift towards stricter oversight of connectable consumer product security. It’s not all about consumer protection though.

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Manufacturing Passwords Telecommunications Cyber threats 55

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a Cybersecurity Framework Workshop this week at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. […].

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Internet Internet Cybersecurity IoT 52

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Successful organizations will invest in technologies that show them who has access to consumer data in Cloud applications, and provide continuous assurance that appropriate safeguards are in place.". Listen here: For more details and specifics of the CPRA law, check out the official California Consumer Protections Act of 2020.

Consumer Protection 58

Consumer Protection Technology Risk 58

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 10, 2017

On May 8, 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), […].

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Wireless Healthcare Technology Cybersecurity 40

Centraleyes

JANUARY 15, 2024

It introduces a distinctive requirement for a general notice when using cookies, pixels, or other tracking technology. Unique Definitions and Requirements: The bill features a broader definition of biometric data than other state laws.

Data privacy 52

Data privacy Advertising Data collection Government 52

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

The Blacklist Alliance provides technologies and services to marketing firms concerned about lawsuits under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), a 1991 law that restricts the making of telemarketing calls through the use of automatic telephone dialing systems and artificial or prerecorded voice messages.

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Mobile Marketing Consumer Protection Wireless 307

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Businesses must automatically secure their supply chains to protect themselves and comply with consumer-protection laws. Supply chain professionals have to ensure their technology can scale to meet demand increases. Quality data : Data-driven automation technology is only as good as the information it collects.

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Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence Data breaches 147

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

are subject to laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the HITECH Act), as well as regulations such as the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA). Financial Data Protection Laws.

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Data privacy Encryption Data breaches Insurance 138

Centraleyes

MARCH 4, 2024

It emphasizes risk mitigation, talent acquisition, worker protection, civil rights preservation, consumer protection, and international collaboration, signaling a commitment to comprehensive AI governance at the federal level. EU has taken the role of trailblazer in reaching this stage of AI Regulation in Europe.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Government Consumer Protection Risk 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Financial institutions deal with a bevy of regulations that govern data protection and with stringent new regulations (such as the California Consumer Protection Act coming January 1), compliance is top of mind. Compliance v. Bottom line: the legacy perimeter approach no longer works.

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Financial Services Encryption Threat Reports Digital transformation 22

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

2023 – Vaultinum , a leading provider of technology due diligence and audit solutions announced today the launch of a certified Timestamping offer, enabling the creation of traceable digital proofs. In an era marked by digital advances and rapid technological innovation, ensuring transparency and accountability in markets is critical.

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Consumer Protection Marketing Scams Technology 100

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JANUARY 2, 2013

regarding children and mobile technologies. There were two important developments in the U.S. FTC Staff Report On December 10, 2012, […].

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Mobile Technology Consumer Protection 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a Cybersecurity Framework Workshop this week at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss issues related to its widely used Cybersecurity Framework.

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IoT Internet Internet Cybersecurity 40

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Describing the dual-enforcement aspect of the CPRA and CCPA, with the California Attorney General and California Consumer Protection Agency having oversight and enforcement power. Deploy technologies and tools that help you scale data management in a manageable way.

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InfoSec Cyber Insurance Consumer Protection Insurance 71

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Due to ever-evolving technological advances, manufacturers are connecting consumer goods­ -- from toys to lightbulbs to major appliances­ -- to the internet at breakneck speeds. The Internet of Things fuses products with communications technology to make daily life more effortless.

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