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Post-Data Breach, Ecuador Pushes For Stricter Privacy Laws

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Ecuador ’s government has rushed a draft privacy law to Congress after the nation was hit with a massive data breach impacting more than 20 million people. While Ecuador had been working on a data privacy law for nearly two years, the breach prompted the government to finish its work and send the draft law to parliament.

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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. To overcome these challenges, data protection laws are established.

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GDPR and Biometric Data: Ethical Considerations and Privacy Implications

VISTA InfoSec

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.

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How is Regtech Enabling More Robust Data Protection and Privacy Compliance?

The Fintech Times

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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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. Ensuring adherence to data protection laws, internal policies, and overseeing responsibilities, training, and audits.

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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). Although the law has only been in effect since Jan.1, 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. Except when it’s a lawsuit. million.

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Senate Hearing Grills Equifax, Marriott CEOs On Data Breaches

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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.