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JANUARY 25, 2019

25), the DPC said it was again looking into the social media giant because of another breach notification it received from the company, according to a report from Reuters. The DPC has this week opened a new statutory inquiry into the latest data breach it received from Twitter on 8 January, 2019,” the Commission said on its website.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The French Data Protection Authority said Thursday (Dec. 20) that it fined Uber $460,000 over its 2016 data breach that exposed the data on 57 million customers and drivers across the world. Uber paid hackers to hide the breach for about a year before it was disclosed. fined the ride-hailing company $490,760.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 5, 2024

Data privacy and security Protecting your data and taking preventive measures to keep it away from fraudsters is important in the era of remote work. The following are some of the consequences when data privacy and security are compromised: Productivity loss. Data breaches don’t easily get overlooked.

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JULY 24, 2020

There were sellers offering data from what could have been 278,531 accounts, although some may have been duplicates or fake, the report noted. “We are not aware of any data breach at this time,” an Instacart spokesperson told BuzzFeed News. “We We take data protection and privacy very seriously.

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MARCH 7, 2019

Data privacy and security is becoming a popular political issue, and the latest proof of that came Thursday (March 7) on Capitol Hill. The hearing took place at a time of increasing scrutiny for online privacy and security. firms were falling victim to online attacks, noting that there were 1,200 data breaches in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018

So far this year (and there’s still one more day), Verizon reported that there have been 2,216 confirmed data breaches across 65 countries. Even more disturbing, perhaps, is that 68 percent of those breaches took months for the breached companies to discover. According to early reports, the data breach impacted 0.5

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Facebook could get hit with a massive EU fine by a European Union privacy watchdog after the company announced on Friday (Sept 28) it had suffered a Facebook data breach that compromised the accounts of more than 50 million users. billion if regulators find the company violated the bloc’s strict new data privacy law.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

That’s the scoop as 2020 opens, with privacy skirmishes turning to full-scale war on browser cookies. As we know, mostly anonymous corporations have been collecting consumer data online for years, usually without explicit permission, selling it or using it for ad retargeting and personalization. Together in a Privacy Sandbox.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The New York Attorney General and the Connecticut Attorney General are investigating the Google data breach that may have exposed the private data of at least 500,000 users. Google announced Monday (October 8) that it is shutting down Google+ after finding a security bug that made the data accessible to developers.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2020

Princess Cruises disclosed a potential data breach in a notice posted on its website. According to the notice, “Upon identifying this potential security issue, we engaged cybersecurity forensic experts and initiated an investigation to determine what happened, what data was affected, and who was impacted.”.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

in which Uber will pay $148 million to resolve allegations that it violated state laws pertaining to data breach reporting. In a press release , the two AGs said the settlement also covers charges that Uber violated reasonable data security laws with its 2016 breach of driver and customer information.

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VISTA InfoSec

AUGUST 22, 2023

As technology advances and the use of biometric data becomes more prevalent, it is crucial to address the privacy concerns and regulatory compliance associated with this sensitive data. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can also be utilized to ensure compliance and responsible handling of biometric data. Clearview AI Inc.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 24, 2024

Understanding PCI DSS Developed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), it is mandatory for all businesses to be PCI compliant to protect cardholders, companies, the Merchants and Service Providers they do business with from data breaches, fraud, and unauthorized access. 5 / 5 ( 1 vote )

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 28, 2024

Therefore, it’s no surprise that data privacy regulations are constantly improving. What are they, and how will they dictate new rules for businesses handling consumer data? In this post, we will address some of those questions while exploring what the new data privacy regulations mean for online marketing.

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PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2019

The financial impact of the data breach – which included bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, financial and tax records, and images of drivers’ licenses – is more than $5 million, according to the damages the lawsuit is seeking. The lawsuit contends that First American Financial Corp.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2018

Corporations are bracing for major changes to their operations, and many will miss the May 25 deadline as they struggle to overcome challenges related to key components of the new rules, including data breach notification. businesses is the data breach notification requirement. “In

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The dual impact of generative AI on payment security, highlighting its potential to enhance fraud detection while posing significant data privacy risks. It underscores the need for payment firms to balance AI innovation with robust privacy and regulatory compliance to protect sensitive consumer data. Why is it important?

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Data breaches, cyberattacks and misuse of personal information are severe threats challenging the privacy of customer’s data, they can not only damage a company’s reputation but can also lead to heavy fines if compromised. To overcome these challenges, data protection laws are established.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2017

Eric Chiu, cofounder and president of HyTrust , joined this week’s Hacker Tracker to share insights on the SEC examining the Yahoo breaches, why a selfie app may cause more harm than good and how the U.S. Yahoo disclosed a breach of 500 million users’ data in Sept. 2013 had compromised even more user data.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

FitMetrix , a fitness technology and performance tracking company owned by MINDBODY , has suffered a data breach that could impact 113.5 Bob Diachenko, Hacken ’s director of cyber risk research, revealed the breach was caused by several servers that were left without a password. million users.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Multiple lawsuits seeking class action status have been filed in Philadelphia over a data breach at Wawa convenience stores, which affected 850 locations along the East Coast of the U.S., Wawa recently came forward with information that it found malware on its payment processing servers, and that it stopped the breach on Dec.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2019

Following reports of its data breach last year, Marriott said on Friday (Jan. In the press release, Marriott also said the “upper limit” for guest records impacted in the breach was 383 million. 4) that the total number of guest records involved in a Starwood database security incident was less than initially disclosed.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

When it comes to cybersecurity, the topic of data protection and privacy is arguably one of the most important. While it is imperative that firms keep data safe to ensure compliance with local regulators, it is also important to ensure that they retain the trust of their existing and prospective customers.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Following incidents at other airlines, Indonesian carrier PT Lion Mentari Airlines, known as Lion Air, is looking into a breach that reportedly led to passenger data on its Thai and Malaysian units to be leaked on the web. The carrier said in a statement that Malindo Airways passenger data may have been comprised, Bloomberg reported.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2018

The first class action lawsuit against Exactis has been filed in response to the company’s massive data breach that exposed the private information of more than 200 million U.S. Security researcher Vinny Troia discovered the breach earlier this month. consumers and 110 million business contacts.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be called as an ally for organizations that deals with large amount of Privacy related data in its core operation. Proficiency in assessing and managing data protection risks, including conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Altaba also said it settled the lawsuits over the Yahoo data breach , incurring $47 million in litigation expenses. “Together, these developments mark a significant milestone in cleaning up our contingent liabilities related to the Yahoo data breach,” wrote Altaba.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2020

While the advancement of open banking regulations may be seeing a small skip due to the spread of the coronavirus , many countries saw business and typical banking operations halted right after deciding upon new online privacy rules. RILA Explains How New Data Privacy Rules Are Impacting U.S. Security .

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 19, 2024

Trusted platform module (TPM): A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a microcontroller chip that’s embedded in a computer to improve its security and privacy. This might lead to serious data breaches , such as exposing customers’ information across financial, government, or healthcare facilities.

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Payments Source

MAY 1, 2020

Adam Levin addresses the threats of cyber fraud and identity theft and what you can do to protect your customers' privacy and credit security.

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PYMNTS

MAY 10, 2019

prosecutors have charged a Chinese national for his alleged involvement in the 2015 data breach at health insurance company Anthem , which led to the theft of 78.8 businesses operating in four distinct industry sectors, and violated the privacy of over 78 million people by stealing their PII. million records. businesses.

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Segpay

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Striking the Balance Between ID Management and Data Protection In the digital age, where data drives everything from marketing strategies to AI algorithms, a growing number of citizens are worried about the protection of their personal data. If a breach occurs, identity data, once compromised, is hard to restore.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 3, 2019

The Georgia Institute of Technology confirmed that it suffered a data breach that has exposed the personal information of 1.3 The university’s information security officials are working to determine the extent of the breach, as well as identify those who may have been affected by it.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

27) for the data breach in 2016 that impacted millions of users. Meanwhile, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) fined Uber $678,780. The fines stem from a data breach in 2016 in which the names, mobile phone numbers and email addresses of 57 million users around the globe were compromised. regulators.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

With an increasing number of data breaches and the ongoing debate on where to draw the lines of personal privacy, many consumers are taking the protection of their personal information into their own hands. It’s no surprise many consumers are more concerned than ever about how their data is being shared and used.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This new law, approved by the president on August 11, 2023, dictates how organizations handle personal data. The DPDP Act is not yet enforceable as the Data Protection Board of India is still being established. These measures ensure lawful, transparent processing of personal data while maintaining privacy.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Another day, another data breach – at least it seems that way sometimes. Breaches and other issues don’t just reflect poorly on the ordering platform. In a survey conducted two years ago, consumers’ top concerns with using voice-controlled devices to buy things were security (38 percent of respondents) and privacy (33 percent).

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