VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 28, 2024

As cyber threats loom larger and data breaches become more frequent, safeguarding sensitive information cannot be ignored. Always provide clear, easily understandable privacy policies, and obtain explicit consent before collecting personal information. You should also regularly review stored data and purge what is no longer needed.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Merchants and their banks must therefore keep a close eye on how privacy and open banking trends are changing, as well as what data they can use to help authenticate these customers under these emerging laws. How NowRx Is Engineering Prescription Privacy During The Pandemic. Around The Data Protection World.

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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. Operational interruption happens when cybersecurity is breached.

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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. Expertise to assess and mitigate data privacy risks to ensure the organization remains protected from breaches.

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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. With this in mind, we set out to find out how regtech is enabling more robust data protection and privacy compliance. ” The post How is Regtech Enabling More Robust Data Protection and Privacy Compliance?

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This goes beyond current methods of managing sensitive information for individuals and organizations, ensuring data recovery without compromising privacy. “We Amidst rising regulatory pressures such as GDPR and high-profile breaches affecting millions globally, companies are searching for reliable solutions for data protection.

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Bank Automation

MAY 20, 2024

The Securities Exchange Commission is setting stricter guidelines on how financial institutions deal with data breaches as cyberattacks climb. The federal watchdog is looking to implement […]

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Payments Source

JUNE 24, 2019

failed to fend off a lawsuit over a data breach that affected nearly 30 million users, one of several privacy snafus that have put the company under siege. Facebook Inc.

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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. The virus is sweeping through the U.S.

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Payments Source

JULY 31, 2019

To address users’ privacy concerns, secure data and avoid litigation or fines while delivering a competitive customer experience, financial institutions must adopt a customer digital identity and access management (CIAM) strategy, says ForgeRock's Ben Goodman.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

However, this convenience comes with significant cyber risks that can compromise sensitive information and privacy. Enforcing these policies ensures consistent adherence across the organization, reducing the risk of security breaches. Common Cyber Risks in Video Communication Video communication offers numerous benefits.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

In fact, 63% of travelers are reluctant to store their payment details with travel companies due to concerns over fraud, data privacy, and unauthorized charges. A third of respondents said they do not trust travel companies to keep their payments data secure at all, fearing details would be lost during a data breach.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2018

According to the report citing the Irish Data Protection Commission, Facebook is under investigation by the regulator over allegations it failed to protect the privacy of its users. It confirmed to CNN late last week that it started a “statutory” inquiry into the social media giant after it received several reports of data breaches.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Data breaches, cyberattacks and misuse of personal information are severe threats challenging the privacy of customers data, they can not only damage a companys reputation but can also lead to heavy fines if compromised. This was part of its broader aim to strengthen data protection and privacy for individuals within the EU.

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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. This was part of its broader aim to strengthen data protection and privacy for individuals within the EU.

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PYMNTS

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

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

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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Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Congress should consider acting quickly or companies could treat the Golden State's new data privacy restrictions as a national standard.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2018

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. ” The French government joins a growing list of countries fining Uber over that data breach.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The penalties outlined in the table below underscore the Indian government’s steadfast commitment to data privacy. Nature, Gravity, and Duration of the Breach: This refers to the breach’s nature, including its severity and duration. Such breaches could lead to higher penalties. 4.Gain These include: 1.Nature,

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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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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

“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. There were sellers offering data from what could have been 278,531 accounts, although some may have been duplicates or fake, the report noted.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

GrabCar , a unit of Grab Holdings, a Singapore-based ridesharing company, has been issued a $10,000 Singapore dollar ($7,311) fine for a personal data breach, Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg reported the breach was related to an update of GrabHitch , the company’s carpooling service.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

The Privacy Collective , a London nonprofit whose mission is to protect privacy, has filed suit with the District Court of Amsterdam, accusing the software companies of breaching the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in their processing and sharing of people’s information by third-party tracking cookies.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

A breach of India’s SpiceJet, one of the country’s biggest independent airlines, exposed the data of more than a million passengers, per a report on Thursday (Jan. The breach was supposedly discovered via white-hat or ethical hacking , the security researcher said. SpiceJet was informed about the breach, but the response was minimal.

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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. The breach was believed to have seen 5 million cards compromised.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2020

But as Prideaux noted, that sparks privacy issues for many consumers, particularly in democracies where governments can’t simply order citizens to download tracing apps. So, there’s been a lot of political pressure about privacy. The technology to do [tracing and tracking] can balance the privacy of the user,” he pointed out.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Regarding data privacy concerns, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has emphasized the importance of robust data protection measures for organisations handling biometric data, including technologies like iris scanning, which Worldcoin uses.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Until then, businesses should adhere to existing Indian privacy laws, primarily the Sensitive Personal Data or Information Rules (SPDI) 2011. These measures ensure lawful, transparent processing of personal data while maintaining privacy. To achieve a detailed understanding of the DPDP, please refer to our previous blog post.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2020

Princess Cruises disclosed a potential data breach in a notice posted on its website. The kinds of personal information that could have been impacted by the breach might encompass name, social security number, address or government identification number and data related to health.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

MENA nations’ original rules involved data privacy, but they were focused on developing the open banking ecosystem and allowing information to move freely. The following Deep Dive analyzes how the pandemic has affected open banking and privacy regulations — especially in the MENA region — and implicated future regulations.

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The Finance Weekly

JUNE 7, 2022

Hack may not be the most comforting word in describing cyber security strategies, but it is nonetheless of paramount importance to defend against cybersecurity breaches. However, many still have to address the fundamental data security and privacy compliance consequences. Inadequate risk management, governance, and compliance.

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Segpay

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Privacy-Friendly Cryptographic Security in Compliance with the Law Resistance to traditional ID-based age verification is growing. While user ID-based methods remain effective and compliant, they are often seen as invasive and raise privacy concerns. These solutions aim to balance security, user-friendliness, and privacy protection.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 3, 2024

A big part of the GDPR is protecting people’s privacy and data from unauthorized access. According to a Verizon report , over 80% of hacking-related breaches are due to compromised passwords. CCPA compliance: California Consumer Privacy Act, focusing on consumer rights and data protection.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Under the proposed new law, citizens would be able to change their ID number if a data breach would possibly expose them to identity theft. Police in Finland said as many as 40,000 patients of the clinic could have had their data exposed in breaches in 2018 and 2019. The breach was first made known last month.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 27, 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. Expertise to assess and mitigate data privacy risks to ensure the organization remains protected from breaches.

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