Security News

Industry Reactions to Data Privacy Day
2019-01-28 13:48

January 28 is Data Privacy Day, an international holiday whose goal is to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices. read more

How to protect yourself this Data Privacy Day
2019-01-28 12:49

Today is Data Privacy Day. We asked around at Sophos for some tips from people that live security day in and day out.

Industry reactions to Data Privacy Day 2019
2019-01-28 07:30

The purpose of Data Privacy Day is to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices. Data Privacy Day began in the United States and Canada in January 2008 as an extension...

Microsoft Chief Calls for 'Global Standard' on Privacy
2019-01-25 12:16

Microsoft Joins Apple in Calling for Strong Privacy Legislation read more

Government Shutdown: Impact on Health Data Security, Privacy
2019-01-24 19:48

HIPAA Enforcement Agency Open, But Regulatory Activity Slows DownSome regulatory activity related to health data privacy and security is on hold as a result of the partial government shutdown. But...

Debunking conventional wisdom to get out of the security and privacy rut
2019-01-23 07:00

Given the unprecedented rate of technological change, the dizzying news cycle, and an always-on social media mentality, it may be surprising to learn that when it comes to security and privacy we...

Mergers & Acquisitions: Privacy and Security Considerations
2019-01-22 20:03

How do data privacy and security matters affect organizations that are contemplating a merger or acquisition? Attorney Iliana Peters offers insights into cybersecurity, data breach and compliance...

Looks like Uncle Sam has pulled its finger out and appointed a Privacy Shield ombudsperson
2019-01-22 16:30

White House to nominate former DocuSign boss The US may have finally complied with the European Commission's repeated requests to name a permanent Privacy Shield ombudsperson, The Register understands.…

Report: Facebook's Privacy Lapses May Result in Record Fine
2019-01-21 16:09

Facebook may be facing the biggest fine ever imposed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for privacy violations involving the personal information of its 2.2 billion users. read more

Marco Rubio Proposes New Federal Data Privacy Bill
2019-01-18 17:43

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced a bill on Wednesday designed to provide privacy legislation for the entire nation -- that is, federal law. It is based on the Privacy Act of 1974,...