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Do you hate Robocalls
Beginning September 28, 2021, if a voice service provider’s certification and other required information fails to appear in the FCC’s Robocall Mitigation…
Invasion of Privacy: Apple Halts Rollout of Surveillance Software
Following backlash over its latest surveillance software, Apple have had to pause their plans to implement this.
Consumers Value Privacy
A survey looks at how consumers feel about a move away from talking to actual people to more automated services in the insurance sectors.
Azure Database Vulnerability
Microsoft has had to warn thousands of Azure users that their data has been vulnerable for the last two years.
Due Diligence: FINRA Guidance on Supervising Vendor Cybersecurity
FINRA found that a large number of member firms had mutiple shortcomings causing violations of FINRA and SEC rules.
COVID-19: Brazilian Regulator’s Principles for Processing Geolocation Data
Sharing consumers' geolocation data by telecom operators does not violate the Federal Constitution or LGPD when done for certain reasons.
Liability: Cruise Company Must be Held Responsible for Illegal Robocalls
Advocates highlight that the company cannot escape liability because of a boilerplate provision without exercising any due diligence
Live From The Field
www.zdnet.com/article/whatsapp-pledges-to-not-delete-user-accounts-in-brazil-as-privacy-row-continues/
Invasion of Privacy: Court Finds Florida Covid-19 Law Unreasonable
A cruise company sued the government of Florida because of its law that restricted businesses from requesting proof…
Gigabyte, AMD and Intel Confidential Data Leak
cybernews.com/news/gigabyte-amd-intel-confidential-data-leaked-online/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cybernews&utm_content=tweet
Phishing: New York Court Allows Data Breach Claim Against Employer and Vendor
A phishing scam breached a third party vendor’s email systems, enabling hackers to access sensitive personal information for employees…
Chile Proposes AI Amendment to the Constitution
In light of the prevalence of artificial intelligence, the Chilean legislature has proposed an amendment to the Constitution…
May 2021 saw a 440% increase in phishing, the single largest phishing spike on record
www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/may-phishing-increase-webroot/ #value-privacy #cyber #dataprivacy #privacy #phishing
Marketing Communications: NAI Imposes Opt-Out Requirements for Hashed Email Addresses
Member companies of the Network Advertising Initiative that leverage hashed email addresses as an addressability method for audience-matched…
Ransomware threat continues to climb
www.zdnet.com/article/constant-review-of-third-party-security-critical-as-ransomware-threat-climbs/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0g&taid=610adcaa74067c00018568d3&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm…
Zoom to Pay $85m Settlement
www.zdnet.com/article/zoom-to-pay-85m-settlement-to-set-aside-privacy-violation-and-zoombombing-allegations/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0g&taid=6107e54da7fdb00001552aa9&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Co…
Biometrics: Brazilian Authority Investigates Collection of Fingerprints
The Brazilian Consumer Defense Institute has begun inquiry into two pharmacies for the collection and use of biometric…
Federal Bill Aims to Improve Contractor Cybersecurity
If passed, executive government agencies may not enter into a contract for IT services unless the contractor maintains…
Brazil Urgently Seeks to Establish AI Regime
If passed, the law will establish principles, rights and duties for the use of AI in Brazil, ensuring…
NIST Defines Critical Software
As required under Executive Order 14028, “critical software” has been defined as any software that has, or has…
Federal Bill Introduced to Increase Transparency by Internet Platforms
If passed, platforms with 30 million or more active monthly US users must provide notice of any algorithms…
Most ransomware victims hit again
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/most-ransomware-victims-hit-again/ Most Ransomware Victims Hit Again After Paying – Infosecurity Magazine www.infosecurity-magazine.com