Data Privacy + Security Insider

Information governance and data retention have been important topics in the corporate world for years. As an executive, it’s crucial to ensure effective management, storage, and secure disposal of your company’s data. Having well-defined information governance and data retention policies helps maintain compliance with legal requirements and safeguards against data breaches and cyber-attacks. In this

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the California Attorney General teamed up against California company CRI Genetics, LLC, filing a joint complaint against the company alleging that it engaged in deceptive practices when it “deceived consumers about the accuracy of its test reports compared with those of other DNA testing companies, falsely claimed to have

The holidays are upon us, including “cyber week” filled with deals for shopping for the holidays. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) is warning shoppers about smart toys this holiday season. In its article, “Consumer watchdog: ‘Smart toys’ put kids’ privacy at risk,” PIRG outlines the privacy risks associated with smart toys. The

The rise of AI technology has prompted regulatory agencies to take action and protect consumers’ rights, as evidenced by the recent efforts of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA).

On November 16, 2023, the FTC approved a resolution that authorizes its staff to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs) in

On November 17, 2023, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a supplemental mitigation guide for the healthcare and public health sector to the Cyber Risk Summary for those sectors published on July 19, 2023.

“This guide provides defensive mitigation strategy recommendations and best practices to combat pervasive cyber threats affecting this critical infrastructure

Following the White House’s Executive Order on AI, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued its Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence this week “which is a whole-of-agency plan aligned with national AI strategy to address our efforts to: promote the beneficial uses of AI to enhance cybersecurity capabilities, ensure AI systems are protected from cyber-based

On November 13, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul released proposed cybersecurity regulations applicable to all hospitals located within the state of New York. The Governor has included $500 million in grant funding in her FY24 budget to assist health care facilities with upgrading their systems to comply with the new requirements.

According to the Governor’s press