Twitter apologized on Tuesday for repurposing phone numbers provided by users for security features for use in targeted advertising, claiming the move was a mistake. Earlier, Facebook was reprimanded for a similar practice.
File transfers are a significant factor in accidental insider risk. Jeffrey Edwards of Progress Software explains how secure file transfers can help ensure privacy and play a role in regulatory compliance.
Compliance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation is no guarantee of compliance with other privacy regulations, says Fatima Khan of Okta, who discusses the challenges.
In this session, we will hear from two data privacy lawyers, one of whom supports clients through data privacy litigation and regulatory intervention, and the other who helps clients remediate in the aftermath. They will take us through key considerations, both before and after a data privacy incident, to protect your...
Some security experts are portraying Turkey's decision to fine Facebook $281,000 after a data breach that exposed the personal information of hundreds of thousands of users in that nation as an inadequate slap on the wrist.
Facebook is falling under renewed pressure for its plans to make its messaging platforms fully encrypted. The U.S., U.K. and Australia are asking Facebook to ensure law enforcement can access messages.
What's it like to serve in the dual roles of CISO and DPO? Gregory Dumont, who has both responsibilities at SBE Global, a provider of repair and after-sales service solutions to the electronics and telecommunication sectors, explains how the roles differ.
To enhance data security, it's time for the Indian government to stop talking about requiring data localization and spell out - and enforce - tough requirements.
With over-regulation (mostly European), the banking and insurance industry has been challenged in the course of its economic activities, exposed to changes in business and compliance with cybersecurity and privacy guidelines. This presentation describes some of the biggest challenges that banks and insurers (and other...
Data protection officers are assuming a more strategic role that goes beyond ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, including GDPR, says Rob Masson, CEO of the DPO Center.
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of Donald Trump's comments about "the server" in a discussion with the president of Ukraine. Also: insights on "privacy by design" and highlights of ISMG's Cybersecurity Summit in Toronto.
In today's shifting security and regulatory environment, ongoing third-party monitoring is crucial to compliance success. But how do you keep up with a constantly changing and growing list of vendors?
This session will outline the keys to third-party risk management success through a modern approach to monitoring...
APT groups that are backed by the Russian government rarely share code with each other, fostering a competitive landscape, according to a new report. This shows that Russia is willing to push the limits of its sophisticated cyber capabilities, researchers conclude.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology expects to release its much anticipated privacy framework by year's end. It's now accepting comments on the latest draft.
Airports across the globe are increasingly leveraging facial recognition technology to verify and authenticate passengers. But some privacy advocates have raised concerns, especially in India, where several airports are ramping up facial recognition programs.
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