Data Protection Archive
2018 was a year of massive data breaches. From tech giants to small businesses, no organization was immune. With the passing of the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), data privacy has become one of the most crucial issues worldwide. …
Dallas-based retailer Neiman Marcus has settled a 43-state lawsuit for $1.5 million over a 2013 data breach that affected more than 365,000 cardholders in 43 states and Washington, D.C. Credit card information at 77 stores was exposed and nearly 10,000 …
It is a widely held belief that every organization’s website needs a corresponding privacy policy. However, this is not the case. Whether you need an online privacy policy depends on what your organization does, where it does it, and your contractual obligations. According …
For many, weekends mean lounging around with a cup of coffee and the newspaper. However, on December 29, 2018, readers of the Baltimore Sun, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, and Wall Street Journal: Weekend …
The new Data Protection Impact assessment tool will help data controllers quickly determine whether they need to conduct a DPIA in accordance with GDPR Information security and compliance specialist, Vigilant Software has reinforced its product portfolio with the launch of …
Google has announced yet another data breach affecting its Google+ social network. This incident is separate to the one that came to light in October, which prompted Google to announce that it would shut down its social network – a decision that …
Do you take your coffee black or regular? Do you remember when it was “time to make the donuts”? These are sweet memories. Unfortunately, recent events leave a more bitter taste. On October 31, Dunkin’ Donuts, the coffee and donut …
Hotel giant Marriott has confirmed that its Starwood Hotels & Resorts guest reservation database has been hacked by an unauthorized party. Affecting up to 500 million people, the vast hack has exposed a considerable amount of data including: Names Phone …
According to a “Washington Post Online” story, data breaches have become the norm. Consumers have come to expect that their data is at risk, and will continue to shop or do business with a company even if it has suffered …
Just months earlier, the attorney generals from all U.S. states announced that California-based Uber was hit with a $148 million fine for failing to report a 2016 data breach. Now, the UK’s ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) has fined Uber £385,000 …
