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Does the New Thailand Cybersecurity Law Go Too Far?

March 10, 2019

A new Thailand cybersecurity law went into effect last week, and is controversial more for what it doesn't specify than what it does. As it is worded, it appears to give the Thai government very broad powers to monitor internet use, censor content and even seize property without court orders.

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Data Privacy Insights

Are the Silicon Valley Tech Giants Panicking Yet Over New Privacy Regulations?

May 30, 2018

While the Facebook Cambridge Analytica scandal has created its share of problems for Facebook, it’s clear that the scale and scope of the scandal extends to every corner of Silicon Valley. After all, most tech giants are collecting staggering amounts of user data and comprehensive new privacy regulations seem imminent.

Businessmen using mobile phones showing how Dashboard Act keeps U.S. on the frontlines of data privacy even though NYPA fails to pass legislation

Data Protection Insights

The NYPA is Dead for Now – But Dashboard Act Keeps U.S. on the Frontlines of Data Privacy

August 8, 2019

Even though NYPA has failed to pass legislation, all is not lost for data privacy as the introduction of Dashboard Act will require commercial data operators to disclose and assess the value of data collected from users.

Indian government buildings in New Delhi signifying the new proposal for India's data protection law

Data Protection News

What Does India’s Proposed New Data Protection Law Mean for the Country – and the Rest of the World?

September 14, 2018

India's data protection law is already being criticized, with some claiming it does too little by not giving the data protection authority sufficient power to bring violators to justice; and others fearing it goes too far with the potential for mass surveillance

The California state capitol showing changes to privacy rules for the CCPA

Data Protection News

California’s CCPA May Be Updated; Proposed Privacy Rules Would Be a Mixed Bag for Both Businesses and Consumers

February 22, 2020

A proposed update from the state Attorney General is set to change the new CCPA up a bit just two months in, granting some small concessions in the privacy rules for both businesses and end users.

Statue of justice and computer on desk showing the introduction of new federal privacy law

Data Protection News

Silicon Valley Lawmakers Introduce New Federal Privacy Law

November 22, 2019

Yet more proof that a federal privacy law could be coming to the U.S. as early as next year with the introduction of the Online Privacy Act which may be more stringent than the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Screen with AI icons showing how AI will take over privacy tech

Data Protection News

AI Predicted to Take Over Privacy Tech

March 10, 2020

More than 40% of privacy tech solutions aimed at ensuring legal compliance are predicted to rely on AI over the course of the next three years says Gartner analysts.

Man writing on notepad with gavel on table showing the proposed new bill in Maryland that gives residents the right to opt out of third-party disclosures

Data Protection News

Analyzing the 2020 Maryland Right to Opt Out of Third-Party Disclosures Act

February 25, 2020

A new bill on consumer privacy proposed in Maryland gives residents the right to opt out of certain types of personal data transfers to third parties.

Skyline of Ho Chi Minh with Saigon River, looking into the future with Vietnam's controversial new cyber law and freedom of speech

Cyber Security News

Vietnam’s Controversial New Cyber Law Could Entangle Google and Facebook in a Battle Over Freedom of Speech

January 14, 2019

Vietnam’s controversial new cyber law went into effect on Jan 1, 2019. Google and Facebook has reason to be cautious about entering into what could easily become a global discussion over freedom of speech.

The statue of Justice against a background of old books showing the considerations for a national data privacy law

Data Privacy Insights

Creating a National Data Privacy Law

December 6, 2018

With the growing interest from consumers, tech companies, media, and politicians, there may finally be enough momentum to pass a national data privacy law. What are the benefits and challenges?

Regulations

Does the New Thailand Cybersecurity Law Go Too Far?

Are the Silicon Valley Tech Giants Panicking Yet Over New Privacy Regulations?

The NYPA is Dead for Now – But Dashboard Act Keeps U.S. on the Frontlines of Data Privacy

What Does India’s Proposed New Data Protection Law Mean for the Country – and the Rest of the World?

California’s CCPA May Be Updated; Proposed Privacy Rules Would Be a Mixed Bag for Both Businesses and Consumers

Silicon Valley Lawmakers Introduce New Federal Privacy Law

AI Predicted to Take Over Privacy Tech

Analyzing the 2020 Maryland Right to Opt Out of Third-Party Disclosures Act

Vietnam’s Controversial New Cyber Law Could Entangle Google and Facebook in a Battle Over Freedom of Speech

Creating a National Data Privacy Law

Ransomware Attacks Evade Strong Cyber Defenses While Phishing Remains an Easy Initial Entry Point Despite Employee Training

US & Intelligence Allies Formally Accuse Chinese State-Backed Hackers of the Microsoft Exchange Cyber Attacks, but Stop Short of Sanctions

Why Detection-As-Code Is the Future of Threat Detection

Hackers Access Personal and Call Information and Port Numbers in Mint Mobile Data Breach