A ransomware attack hitting a debt collections company led hackers to 1.9 million patients’ data. Despite the significant impact of this breach, it still remains the third biggest healthcare breach of 2022. This reveals how much this sector has been targeted this year. To know more, read the full article at SCmagazine here
According to this article from Forbes, in recent years we are witnessing fast-growing new technologies and innovations flanked by complex data protection laws. Such laws prevent technologies from violating the individuals’ right to privacy. However, for businesses involving different countries, complying with data protection and cybersecurity laws in each location they operate in is a highly complex exercise. If your...
According to Kaseya’s 2022 IT Operations Report, addressing data protection and cybersecurity has become the top priority for IT professionals. Consequently, one of the main challenges is strengthening data protection with the often insufficient IT budgets and resources. Read the full report outcomes summarized by TechRepublic here.
In this legal update, our Hong Kong legal expert Pádraig Walsh explains the recently planned public consultation on a new cybersecurity law in Hong Kong. This new legislation will have a profound impact, and those in the cyber and infosec space should keep it monitored. If you would like to discuss any of the matters...
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) commit at strengthening the protection of the most vulnerable people’s data. The commitment already address children’s privacy, AI-driven discrimination, the use of algorithms and predatory marketing calls. Read more on the official page here
Following the recent changes in the Tik Tok privacy policy, founding the processing of personal data on vaguely defined ‘legitimate interests, the Italian DPA warned the platform that the personal data stored in users’ devices may not be used without their explicit consent. Read more here.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has called for a review on the potential risks and areas for improvement of private correspondence channels at the governmental level. The review includes not only private emails but also messaging apps like Whatsapp. Read the ICO news here.
According to a huge set of leaked confidential files, Uber would have behaved illegally by acting aggressively on its drivers, deceiving police and lobbying governments in its aggressive expansion. To know more about the topic, read the entire article from The Guardian here.
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