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EU court invalidates Privacy Shield data transfer agreement
US companies receiving EU personal data under Privacy Shield will need to find a replacement legal mechanism, and the decision could affect data protection policies and procedures.
Want better mobile security or privacy? Try these Android and iOS alternatives
GrapheneOS offers hardened security over Android, while /e/OS locks down your private information. The main trade-off for both is fewer apps.
Zero Trust: Protecting your company inside and out
The traditional castle-and-moat security model where users, once inside the firewall, were automatically trusted has long been outdated. What if you can't trust anyone in or outside your network?
Lessons learned from the ANPR data leak that shook Britain
The recent ANPR data leak raised questions regarding privacy versus data security with public surveillance systems. How do private and public organizations maintain transparency while protecting personal data?
Protecting employee COVID-19 health data: What CISOs need to know
Most companies are tracking coronavirus-related health data of their employees, and this presents unique risks and security challenges for CISOs.
4 critical issues surrounding contact-tracing apps
As countries rush to release contact-tracing apps, experts fear a lack of security and privacy controls.
5 steps to create a security incident response plan
Creating an incident response plan can seem like a daunting task, but there are ways to break the process down into manageable pieces. (Plus: Video on how to create a pandemic disaster recovery plan.)
How CISOs and data privacy officers should work together
Close collaboration between CISOs and DPOs can benefit both roles in their efforts to better understand, align with and protect the business.
New York's SHIELD Act could change companies’ security practices nationwide
SHIELD Act provisions broaden the scope of consumer privacy and place requirement on protecting personal data for organizations that collect information on New York residents.
Is the EARN-IT Act a backdoor attempt to get encryption backdoors?
New bipartisan US legislation to fight online child exploitation incentivizes companies to drop end-to-end encryption, critics say.
The CCPA is an opportunity to get your data security house in order
As California’s privacy legislation goes into effect, it’s time to take stock of your security strategies around data and think about the future. The trend towards greater privacy is set to continue.
9 CCPA questions every CISO should be prepared to answer
Executive management anxiety over the California Consumer Privacy Act will rise as the enforcement deadline looms. Security managers will need to know the answers to these questions.
What the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Bill means for data protection and the GDPR
Boris Johnson's Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) largely leaves existing data protection regulation in place, but changes are still possible.
Will spam die in 2020?
The problem with spam isn't that it's a time-wasting annoyance, but that it drives us away from phone calls and emails to bad media.
Fighting holiday fraud: 5 ways ecommerce retailers can boost security
Everyone loves online shopping -- especially cybercriminals. If you’re a small or midsize ecommerce retailer you are the biggest target this holiday season, but it’s not too late to protect yourself and your customers.
What you need to know about new data-security rules for business travel
From U.S. Customs agents to cybercriminals, everyone wants to copy the data on your phone and laptop. Here’s how to protect your rights and also avoid industrial espionage.
What you need to know about the US CLOUD Act and the UK COPOA Act
A new data access agreement between the UK and US streamlines law enforcement’s ability to gain access to data held on foreign soil.
The CISO’s newest responsibility: Building trust
Trust is becoming a differentiator in the marketplace, and CISOs who seek a more strategic role in their organizations must engage the full range of stakeholders to build confidence that the organization has their best interests in...
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