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GUEST ESSAY: How ‘DPIAs” — data privacy impact assessments — can lead SMBs to compliance

The Last Watchdog

As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is no surprise that data privacy and security is a growing concern for small to medium sized businesses — SMBs. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy. Let’s look at some of the challenges faced by SMBs in today’s data privacy landscape.

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5 Best Practices for Data Privacy Compliance

Centraleyes

With data breaches on the rise— over 3,200 incidents in the U.S. last year alone —businesses are increasingly under pressure to protect personal data and comply with evolving privacy regulations. Best Practices for Data Privacy Compliance Data privacy compliance tools protect sensitive information and build customer trust.

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iPhone Apps Exploit Notifications for Data Collection

ZoneAlarm

Notifications, designed to provide users with timely information and reminders, were manipulated by certain applications to gather personal data … The post iPhone Apps Exploit Notifications for Data Collection appeared first on ZoneAlarm Security Blog.

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What is Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Protection Act?

Security Boulevard

The passage of MODPA represents a dramatic shift in the state privacy law landscape, with tough provisions that limit personal data collection and […] The post What is Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Protection Act? The post What is Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Protection Act?

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6 ways to get the most from Data Privacy Week

Webroot

Data Privacy Week (Jan. Whether youre browsing online as a consumer or running a business, data privacy is paramount in an environment where cyber threats can lurk around every corner. In the spirit of Data Privacy Week, here are six ideas to help you protect yourselfand your data: 1.

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GUEST ESSAY: Privacy risks introduced by the ‘metaverse’ — and how to combat them

The Last Watchdog

But until recently, the VR privacy threat has remained entirely theoretical. Berkeley RDI is a preeminent source of open-access metaverse privacy research. To test the true extent of data collection in VR, we designed a simple 30-person user study called MetaData. The story is not entirely pessimistic, however.

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GUEST ESSAY: California pioneers privacy law at state level; VA, VT, CO, NJ take steps to follow

The Last Watchdog

News of data breaches, data vulnerabilities and compromised private information is released almost daily from businesses both small and large. Related: Europe’s GDPR ushers in new privacy era. Legislation has recently been proposed for individual states, addressing data privacy regulations head-on.