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Hand on tablet using smart home system showing new IoT security laws in U.K. and U.S. to protect consumers from hacks of internet-connected devices

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New IoT Security Laws Seek to Protect Consumers From Hacks of Internet-Connected Devices

May 10, 2019

Connected devices will soon be subject to new IoT security laws, with California taking the lead and requiring devices to have “reasonable security features” and U.K. draft law requires devices to have cyber security features labeled on package. Read More

Flags of U.S. and European Union showing the difference in approach towards GDPR compliance by U.S. and Europe

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The U.S. and Europe Are Approaching GDPR and Data Privacy Much Differently

May 8, 2019

U.S. is addressing GDPR compliance and data privacy through technologies whereas Europe is taking the litigation route, will Europe wake up at some point and realize they’re behind the technology curve? Read More

Child working on computer and talking on phone showing U.S. and U.K. turning their attention to children’s privacy online

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Lawmakers in the U.S. and UK Turn Their Attention to Children’s Privacy Online

May 6, 2019

U.S. push for COPPA update and UK publication of 16-point draft code of practice for children’s privacy show a move towards stronger data protection laws against tracking and monitoring of children. Read More

Boy playing tablet showing possible new DETOUR Act to stop tech companies in using dark patterns to obtain consent or user data

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New Senate Bill Targets Dark Patterns Used by Big Tech Giants

April 25, 2019

New DETOUR Act may pass in U.S. to fight against “dark patterns” which makes it illegal for tech companies to design, modify or manipulate user interface to obtain consent or user data. Read More

European Union flags in front of European Commission building showing requirement for organizations to appoint a Nominated European Representative under certain conditions in GDPR Article 27

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GDPR Article 27 … The ‘Unknown Obligation’ of Appointing a Nominated European Representative

April 19, 2019

25th May 2018 marked the implementation of the GDPR. However, many organizations outside Europe are not aware that a Nominated European Representative is required under certain conditions in GDPR Article 27. Read More

HR manager speaking to employee showing HR playing an important role in data protection

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Three Reasons Why HR Is Important for Data Protection

April 18, 2019

Company’s IT department plays a critical role in data protection, however HR is equally important to handle human side of business through GDPR compliance, exit strategies and privacy policies. Read More

Businessman in a cardboard sails in a storm at sea showing how organizations cope with GDPR and CCPA regulations

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GDPR, CCPA, LGDP and More: Staying Afloat in the Sea of Global Privacy Regulations

April 17, 2019

117 GDPR omnibus laws, 28 CCPA sectoral laws and more amendments coming up for the CCPA and LGDP, how do you keep your privacy program afloat? Read More

Frustrated young business man showing need to know how to comply with CCPA

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Companies Are Ready and Willing to Comply with CCPA – But First, They Need to Know How

April 12, 2019

California’s Attorney General and legislature are currently proposing amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Their proposals, however, may do little to aid businesses in knowing how to comply with CCPA, and may instead dramatically increase liability risks for non-compliance. Read More

Financial technology background showing the need for a single global standrd for financial data sharing

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Toward a Single, Global Standard for Secure Financial Data Sharing

April 5, 2019

Establishing a global financial data sharing standard, free to everyone to use, can empower and protect consumers, while also supporting efforts to deliver new products and services that put people in more direct control of their finances. Read More

Inside ruined abandoned house building after disaster showing the impact of data breach on disaster survivors

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FEMA Data Breach Impacting Disaster Survivors a Cause For Concern

April 2, 2019

FEMA has acknowledged a “major privacy incident” where nearly 2.5 million U.S. disaster survivors had their personal information shared with a third-party contractor responsible for setting up temporary housing. Read More