Information privacy

Media advisory - video conference of ministers of transport, 29 April 2020

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Information privacy, Information governance, Privacy law, Data security, Data protection, Security, Data Protection Act

Your request will be handled by the Press Office of the General Secretariat of the Council in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data.

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Illinois College Makes Data Privacy Program Smarter with Spirion

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Data security, Data protection, Information, Privacy law, Terms of service, Human rights, Identity management, Information privacy, Internet privacy, Data mining, Privacy, Computer security

The 191-year old institution turned to Spirion to take its data privacy and compliance programs to the next level, effectively moving them beyond the manual identification and securement of sensitive student data to an automated and persistent approach.

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  • The 191-year old institution turned to Spirion to take its data privacy and compliance programs to the next level, effectively moving them beyond the manual identification and securement of sensitive student data to an automated and persistent approach.
  • In preparing for their upcoming audit, Illinois College needed to identify where the personal information of students and their guardians resided so they could ensure its protection.
  • The first phase concentrated on getting all their data privacy processes automated through Spirion's data discovery and persistent classification capabilities.
  • Spirion ( http://www.spirion.com ) is a pioneer in designing the critical first step of data security and privacy through its data discovery, persistent classification, and behavior software and services.

Kiosk Manufacturer Association Joins PCI SSC as Participating Organization

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Technology, Retail, Other Professional Services, Banking, Restaurant, Bar, Professional services, Discount, Variety, Convenience store, Department Stores, Other Retail, Software, Supermarket, Data management, Security, Information privacy, Payment cards, Economy, Money, Finance, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, Payment card industry, PCI, Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council, Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Implementer, the PCI Security Standards Council, KMA

The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA), an organization focused on self-service, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a new Participating Organization.

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  • The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA), an organization focused on self-service, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a new Participating Organization.
  • KMA will work with the PCI SSC to help secure payment data worldwide through the ongoing development and adoption of the PCI Security Standards.
  • By joining as a Participating Organization, KMA demonstrates they are playing an active part in improving payment security globally by helping drive awareness and adoption of PCI Security Standards.
  • The PCI Security Standards Council is a global forum responsible for the development, management, education, and awareness of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and other standards that increase payment data security.

2020 CIO Management Toolkit - Impact of California Privacy Act and EU GDPR Mandated Requirements

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Monday, April 27, 2020
Information privacy, Data security, Privacy law, Data protection, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Privacy, Law

DUBLIN, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "CIO Management Tool Kit - 2020 Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "CIO Management Tool Kit - 2020 Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • They are:
    This tool kit has been updated to meet all of the EU's GDPR mandated requirement.
  • In addition, it now reflects all of the requirements of the newly enacted California Privacy Act and contains the Privacy Compliance Policy with its associated electronic forms and job descriptions.
  • This toolkit bundle is a collection of the latest CIO's tools which have proven to be the most productive.

Privacy protections in COVIDSafe contact tracing app

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Sunday, April 26, 2020
Digital rights, Human rights, Privacy law, Identity management, Law, Data security, Social issues, Information privacy, Privacy, Medical privacy, Privacy policy, Privacy Office of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Australian Government today released the COVIDSafe contact tracing app, a public health initiative to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

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  • The Australian Government today released the COVIDSafe contact tracing app, a public health initiative to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
  • Commissioner Falk welcomed the public release of the Privacy Impact Assessment commissioned by the Department of Health, which considered the apps privacy impacts and made recommendations to improve privacy protections.
  • The Privacy Impact Assessment has provided transparency and accountability for the use of personal information, and supports community confidence in the app, Commissioner Falk said.
  • This ensures that the app must be voluntary, and that personal information collected can only be used for purposes related to contact tracing.

FPF and Privacy Analytics Identify “A Practical Path Toward Genetic Privacy”

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Friday, April 24, 2020
Information privacy, Privacy law, Cryptography, Law, Differential privacy, Medical privacy, Privacy, Genetic privacy, Internet privacy

Techniques to de-identify genomic data to limit privacy and security risks to individualswhile that data is used for research and statistical purposesare at the center of discussions among stakeholders engaged in genetic research.

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  • Techniques to de-identify genomic data to limit privacy and security risks to individualswhile that data is used for research and statistical purposesare at the center of discussions among stakeholders engaged in genetic research.
  • The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and Privacy Analytics have partnered to publish A Practical Path Toward Genetic Privacy in the United States.
  • Observing this evolution, FPF and Privacy Analytics collaborated to create a practical path forward; one which will protect the privacy of those individuals who contribute their genomes to fuel such incredible discoveries.
  • The white paper explores and drives discussion around two prominent examples of privacy engineering solutions applicable to genetic privacy: differential privacy and secure (multi-party) computation.

Privitar To Host Inaugural In:Confidence Digital May 14th & 21st

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Technology, Infectious diseases, Security, Other Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Health, Data management, Data security, Articles, Data protection, Law, Privacy law, Internet privacy, Privacy, Information privacy, Analytics

Privitar, the leading data privacy platform provider, is hosting the first ever In:Confidence Digita l on May 14 and 21, 2020.

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  • Privitar, the leading data privacy platform provider, is hosting the first ever In:Confidence Digita l on May 14 and 21, 2020.
  • The first day of In:Confidence Digital (May 14) will feature interactive, digital sessions delivered by leaders from the data privacy and data analytics communities.
  • Attendees will walk away with the inspiration and the knowhow needed to address some of the biggest data privacy challenges today.
  • In:Confidence Digital will convene some of the foremost data privacy experts and offer attendees the unique opportunity to better understand and address these challenges.

European Data Protection Board - Twenty-third Plenary session: EDPB adopts further COVID-19 guidance

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Data security, Information privacy, Data protection, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Privacy law, Tracing, Privacy, Law

The GDPR foresees the possibility to process certain special categories of personal data, such as health data, where it is necessary for scientific research purposes.

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  • The GDPR foresees the possibility to process certain special categories of personal data, such as health data, where it is necessary for scientific research purposes.
  • Andrea Jelinek, Chair of the EDPB, said: Currently, great research efforts are being made in the fight against COVID-19.
  • While data and technology can be important tools, we need to keep in mind that they have intrinsic limitations.
  • In addition, the EDPB adopted a guide for contact tracing apps as an annex to the guidelines.

Acumera's comprehensive MNSP solution selected by Yesway to provide secure, PCI compliant services for its point of sale (POS) systems and entire store digital estate

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Peripheral Component Interconnect, Information privacy, Computer law, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, Conventional PCI, Computing, Digital technology, Information

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yesway , the country's fastest-growing convenience store chain, has partnered with Acumera to deliver an end-to-end PCI compliant solution that will fully secure its POS systems and entire store digital estate.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yesway , the country's fastest-growing convenience store chain, has partnered with Acumera to deliver an end-to-end PCI compliant solution that will fully secure its POS systems and entire store digital estate.
  • "Acumera's technology, services, and team have become an extension of our IT department," said Doug New, Chief Technology Officer of Yesway.
  • "They are able to alleviate much of the compliance burden through their PCI tools, whole-store network management, and cloud-based dashboard."
  • Acumera's app-based architecture will be instrumental in reducing the number of third-party connections and devices at Yesway stores.

Statement on Facebook proceedings

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Operating systems, Software, Digital media, Information privacy, Digital rights, Human rights, Privacy Commissioner, Privacy law, Privacy, Facebook, Internet privacy, Information commissioner

The Federal Court of Australia today granted leave to the Australian Information Commissioner to serve legal documents on US-based Facebook Inc and Facebook Ireland.

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  • The Federal Court of Australia today granted leave to the Australian Information Commissioner to serve legal documents on US-based Facebook Inc and Facebook Ireland.
  • The Commissioner lodged proceedings against those Facebook entities in the Federal Court last month,alleging the social media platform has committed serious and/or repeated interferences with privacy in contravention of Australian privacy law.
  • The Commissioner subsequently made an interlocutory application seeking leave to serve the initiating court documents on Facebook.
  • Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner Angelene Falk welcomed the Courts ruling and said this opens the path for the case to move forward to the substance of the proceedings.