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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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UK new information security commissioner is John Edwards

CyberSecurity Insiders

Factually speaking, an Information Commissioner plays a vital role in regurgitating data flow between companies and their customers, respectively. It helps in protecting the rights of citizens and offers a plan to companies on what to do and what not to do when it comes to data collection and its security.

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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.

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NEW TECH: How a ‘bio digital twin’ that helps stop fatal heart attacks could revolutionize medicine

The Last Watchdog

A digital twin is a virtual duplicate of a physical entity or a process — created by extrapolating data collected from live settings. Digital twins enable simulations to be run without risking harm to the physical entity; they help inform efficiency gains made in factories and assure the reliability of jet engines, for instance.

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Addressing the Unique Obstacles in Healthcare Through Policy-Based Access Control

CyberSecurity Insiders

Healthcare-specific compliance frameworks like HIPAA require healthcare organizations to manage digital data so that it aligns with the newer data privacy laws, like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Data’s Lifetime Impact. Security Threats.

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US State Privacy Update: Colorado AG Identifies CPA Rulemaking Topics and Releases Data Security Best Practices Guidance

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

On July 7, 2021, Colorado became the third state in the US behind California and Virginia to enact a comprehensive data privacy law – the CPA. The CPA, which provides Colorado residents broad new rights over how their data is collected and used by covered organizations, takes effect on July 1, 2023. CPA Background.

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Expanded New York Data Privacy Laws Loom in 2021

SecureWorld News

New York appears to be poised to make 2021 the year of data privacy for the Empire State. As part of the 2021 State of the State address, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a comprehensive law that "will provide New Yorkers with transparency and control over their personal data and provide new privacy protections.".