Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

During the pandemic, practically everyone—families, schools, social groups, businesses—is using videoconferencing to communicate, making the security of these platforms more critical than ever,” Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in November.

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Encryption Consumer Protection Surveillance Data breaches 86

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 31, 2023

On October 3, 2022, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's ( FFIEC ) updated its 2018 Cybersecurity Resource Guide for Financial Institutions. Additionally, the Council collects consumer financial data from these institutions and makes it available to aid in risk management, consumer protection and policy making.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Cyber threats Financial Services Banking 52

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2023

The FCC explains the sheer scale of the operation, alongside some of the tactics used to shut it down permanently: Since at least 2018, this enterprise operated a complex scheme designed to facilitate the sale of vehicle service contracts under the false and misleading claim of selling auto warranties.

Scams 74

Scams Mobile Consumer Protection Technology 74

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 23, 2018

On March 14, 2018, IBM Security announced the results of a new global study on organizational cybersecurity readiness and resiliency entitled “The […].

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Consumer Protection Data breaches 40

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The measure passed with a majority of people voting to strengthen consumer privacy rights. The new measure will update existing conditions from the 2018 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and add some new wrinkles, which regulators and businesses alike will take time to adjust to. What is California's CPRA?

Consumer Protection 59

Consumer Protection Technology Risk 59

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Enacted in May 2018, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act rolls back some of the restrictions placed on banks in the wake of the Great Recession of the last decade. But it also includes a silver lining.

Identity Theft 278

Identity Theft Banking Insurance Marketing 278

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

California law also requires businesses that suffer a breach of security to disclose the breach to consumers, and in some instances law enforcement, if sensitive information is compromised. Accordingly, the CCPA was passed unanimously on June 28, 2018 by the California legislature and signed by the governor the same day.

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Government Internet Internet Consumer Protection 58

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

On January 28, the California Attorney General (AG) announced his office was initiating an investigative sweep of businesses that operate loyalty programs and do not adequately provide a notice of financial incentive, as required under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA).

B2B 52

B2B Retail Marketing Consumer Protection 52

Centraleyes

JANUARY 15, 2024

As of 2018, only California had passed a comprehensive privacy law. The ADPPA (American Data Protection Privacy Act) which was voted out in July, 2022 and has been clinging to life since, has left US consumers agitated at the stagnant nature of such a historic, bipartisan initiative for consumer protection.

Data privacy 52

Data privacy Advertising Data collection Government 52

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

California law also requires businesses that suffer a breach of security to disclose the breach to consumers, and in some instances law enforcement, if sensitive information is compromised. Accordingly, the CCPA was passed unanimously on June 28, 2018 by the California legislature and signed by the governor the same day.

Internet 58

Internet Internet Education Consumer Protection 58

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. Financial Data Protection Laws. Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. Health data and patient data in the U.S.

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Data privacy Encryption Data breaches Insurance 142

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 23, 2018

On March 14, 2018, IBM Security announced the results of a new global study on organizational cybersecurity readiness and resiliency entitled “The 2018 Cyber Resilient Organization.” 23% of respondents say they do not currently have a CISO or security leader. Is this confidence misplaced?

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McAfee

DECEMBER 9, 2019

The European Commission published draft guidelines on ethics in the field of AI on December 18, 2018. The Motion stresses the need to develop a strategic regulatory environment for AI and robotics that encourages both technological innovation and strong user protection. A Legal Framework for AI.

Artificial Intelligence 57

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Consumer Protection Marketing 57

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

On October 29, 2018, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Eric Hargan announced the official opening of the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3).

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Cybersecurity Healthcare Manufacturing Government 45

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

On October 29, 2018, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Eric Hargan announced the official opening of the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3).

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