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https://www.admonsters.com/doordash_ccpa_violation/
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Admonsters
The California Consumer Privacy Act's (CCPA) amended regulations went into effect at the beginning of February, and DoorDash's civil settlement uncovers challenging privacy terrain ahead for the ad tech industry.
On Friday, February 9, the California Third District Court of Appeal ruled that key...
On Friday, February 9, the California Third District Court of Appeal ruled that key...
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/exemptions-abound-in-new-jersey-s-new-1591734/
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You may be feeling overwhelmed with the thought of having to comply with yet another state privacy law. However, New Jersey's privacy bill is chock-full of significant exemptions that may ease your organization's compliance burden. On January 2024, New Jersey became the latest state to adopt comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation by passing S332.
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/state-attorneys-general-data-breach-3782847/
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of data privacy and cybersecurity, the role of state attorneys general has become increasingly prominent. Here, we delve into a recent case - the data breach involving the prominent genetic testing company 23andMe. The aftermath of the 23andMe breach, including federal class action lawsuits, Congressional involvement, and an investigation by the Connecticut Attorney General, allows us to gain insights into the challenges posed by modern cybersecurity threats and how the role of state attorneys general has evolved in this space.
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https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/thornhill-medical-teams-up-with-leading-medical-solutions-providers-to-develop-medical-surge-capabilities-for-u-s-national-disaster-medical-system
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Financialpost
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https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/apples-new-policy-is-a-step-in-the-wrong-direction-microsoft-spotify-decry-apples-compliance-with-new-european-app-store-rules
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Windowscentral
Recently, Apple changed its App Store rules on iOS devices to comply with new EU rules on digital platforms. Microsoft, Spotify, Epic Games, and others have decried the new policies as a step backwards. Microsoft is aiming to set up a mobile gaming store on iOS and Android, despite Apple's anti-competitive blocks on Xbox Game Pass. .
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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/21/nhs-data-platform-may-be-undermined-by-lack-of-public-trust-warn-campaigners
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Theguardian
The NHS's new data platform could be derailed by a lack of public trust because patients are being denied the chance to opt out of it sharing their personal medical records, campaigners claim.NHS England will announce on Tuesday that it is handing the £480m contract to operate the new software to...
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/uk-us-data-bridge-an-extension-to-eu-us-7678196/
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Jdsupra
The UK government has published the Data Protection (Adequacy) (United States of America) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/1028) (the UK-US Data Bridge Regulations) which adopted an adequacy decision for the US (the UK-US Data Bridge) and will come into force on 12 October 2023. The UK-US Data Bridge recognizes the US as offering an adequate level of data protection where the transfer is to a US organization that (is listed on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), and (ii) participates in the UK Extension to the DPF.
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https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2024/03/20/the-risks-and-concerns-of-ambient-clinical-voice-technology/
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Healthcareittoday
Before integrating a new technology into your organization, it's important that you've thought through all of the potential risks and concerns that can come with that technology. So while there are a lot of benefits to come from ambient clinical voice technology, we have to be sure that we are prepared for the challenges.
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https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20240403-peru-embattled-govt-seeks-confidence-vote-rolexgate-scandal-rages-dina-boluarte
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France24
Peru's embattled government will on Wednesday ask Congress for a vote of confidence that collides with its umpteenth scandal: how the president came to own a collection of pricey Rolex watches and jewelry.
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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/data-protection-bill-should-be-considered-as-regular-bill-manish-tewari-11087491.html
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Moneycontrol
Congress leader Manish Tewari on Thursday asked how the Digital Data Protection Bill can be classified as a financial bill, and said it should be considered as a regular bill. The bill should again go to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, he said. The bill aims to make entities like internet companies, mobile apps, and business houses more accountable and answerable about collection, storage and processing of the data of citizens as part of Right to Privacy.
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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/08/x-nee-twitter-wants-to-collect-your-biometric-data-and-employment-history/
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X, the social network that you can access at twitter.com, is planning to collect users' biometric information, employment history, and educational history, according to an updated privacy policy. "Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric...
X, the social network that you can access at twitter.com, is planning to collect users' biometric information, employment history, and educational history, according to an updated privacy policy. "Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric...
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https://thedisquiet.com/red-sea-shipping-halt-is-latest-risk-to-global-economy/
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Thedisquiet
The attacks on crucial shipping traffic in the Red Sea straits by a determined band of militants in Yemen — a spillover from the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza — is injecting a new dose of instability into a world economy already struggling with mounting geopolitical tensions. The risk of escalating conflict in the Middle East is the latest in a string of unpredictable crises, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, that have landed like swipes of a bear claw on the global economy, smacking it off course and leaving scars.
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https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/33273-tip-wins-uk-government-funding-to-enable-open-networking
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Accelerating RAN Intelligence across Networks Ecosystems or ARIANE includes 9 partners: TIP, Accenture UK, Amdocs UK Limited, Arqit UK, BT Group plc, HCL Technologies, Net Reply UK, Viavi Solutions UK and VMWare UK, and will be supported by Adtran. In the past 4 years, the movement towards open and disaggregated networks started, thanks to initiatives led by Open-Radio Access Networks (O-RAN) ALLIANCE, Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Open RAN along with Mobile Network Operator (MNOs) and other vendor industry forums.
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https://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-14-offers-smoother-navigation-between-work-and-personal-life_id151267
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Phonearena
Do you work remotely? Yes, then, probably, you will like the new Android 14 (if you are an Android user, of course). According to , businesses worldwide rely on Android Work Profile to safeguard company data, ensure employee privacy, and promote a healthy work-life balance. The Work Profile feature allows businesses to efficiently manage devices dedicated to work by creating distinct work and personal profiles on a single Android device, regardless of ownership.
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https://www.ctvc.co/the-bits-and-bytes-of-grid-tech/
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Ctvc
This is an exclusive "Sector Guide" from the Sightline Climate platform, where we cover in-depth climate tech sector landscapes and data. Want to go further? Request a demo for Sightline Climate, or reach out directly to sales@sightlineclimate.com to learn more. Here's a special bonus to share our gratitude.
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https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/32-sask-students-outed-as-transgender-due-to-edsby-glitch-privacy-commissioner-1.6709402
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Saskatoon
Saskatchewan's privacy commissioner says 32 students were outed as trans before the start of the school year due to a technical glitch with the online learning platform Edsby.
Edsby is a digital platform accessible to parents, students and teachers used to track attendance and grades, and...
Edsby is a digital platform accessible to parents, students and teachers used to track attendance and grades, and...
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https://www.techdirt.com/2024/01/31/automakers-look-to-neuter-maine-right-to-repair-bill-under-the-pretense-of-privacy-concerns/
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Techdirt
Last November, Maine residents voted overwhelmingly (83 percent) to pass a new state right to repair law designed to make auto repairs easier and more affordable. More specifically, the law requires that automakers standardize on-board diagnostic systems and provide remote access to those systems and mechanical data to consumers and third-party independent repair shops.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3241509/record-73-hong-kong-businesses-hit-cyberattacks-past-year-while-company-readiness-suffers-big-drop
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Crime in Hong Kong Learn more Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data finds number of businesses targeted by attacks rose by 8 percentage points to all-time high this year Companies' overall preparedness also fell to 47 from 53.out of scale of 100, biggest drop on record Crime in Hong Kong Connor Mycroft.
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/key-takeaways-global-perspectives-on-2742420/
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During this session, the panel discussed strategies and business considerations when addressing compliance with the wide array of data protection and privacy laws and regulations across the United States and abroad. The panel shared insights on compliance and monitoring strategies as well as best practices in working with internal stakeholders.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/trust-donates-40-lakh-to-two-govt-schools-in-ramanathapuram-district/article67833099.ece
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Dutho Muthukumar and Dutho Anitha from Malaysia, under the auspices of The Ayarpadi Trust, donated about ₹40 lakh to two government schools for construction of additional classrooms and rest rooms for the students here on Saturday. At a inaugural function here, the parent teachers' association felicitated the two donors.
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https://thediplomat.com/2017/10/chinese-internet-law-what-the-west-doesnt-see/
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The Diplomat
Yes, China’s internet policy quashes dissent – but it also fosters innovation.
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https://theconversation.com/covid-19-vaccine-mandates-have-come-and-mostly-gone-in-the-us-an-ethicist-explains-why-their-messy-rollout-matters-for-trust-in-public-health-206389
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Theconversation
Ending pandemics is a social decision, not scientific. Governments and organizations rely on social, cultural and political considerations to decide when to officially declare the end of a pandemic. Ideally, leaders try to minimize the social, economic and public health burden of removing emergency restrictions while maximizing potential benefits.