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Data Protection Officers and Their Key Responsibilities

VISTA InfoSec

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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How to Appoint a Qualified Data Protection Officer(DPO)?

VISTA InfoSec

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. Relevant Skills of a Qualified DPO Deep understanding of Data Protection Laws, such as GDPR, CCPA, and others to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

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California changed privacy compliance, and processors aren't ready

Payments Source

With many impacted businesses still not ready to comply with the now enforceable CCPA, CPRA affected payment processors should start preparing for this new piece of legislation, says Abine CEO Rob Shavell.

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US Retailers Confront Data Privacy Shifts

PYMNTS

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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Tech Lobbyists Oppose California Consumer Privacy Act

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Lobbying groups and trade associations representing tech giants such as Facebook and Apple have thrown their support towards legislation that could weaken California’s landmark privacy law. As they work to get the new legislation passed, privacy groups have warned that these proposed changes could severely weaken the CCPA.

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Are First Sued Under New California Privacy Law

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And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Get First Taste Of New California Privacy Law

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And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

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