Right to privacy

San Diego Blood Bank and LunaPBC Provide Blood Donors an Opportunity to Contribute to Health Research

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Blood Bank and LunaPBC are partnering to invite blood donors to further support health research through blood donation. This new collaboration expands upon San Diego Blood Bank's earlier work with Luna that enrolled blood donors interested in participating in COVID-19 research.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Blood Bank and LunaPBC are partnering to invite blood donors to further support health research through blood donation.
  • This new collaboration expands upon San Diego Blood Bank's earlier work with Luna that enrolled blood donors interested in participating in COVID-19 research.
  • "Regular blood donation has been a cornerstone to global health, with donor blood being used for surgeries, cancer treatments, chronic illnesses, and injuries," said Doug Morton, Chief Executive Officer for San Diego Blood Bank.
  • The Blood Bank serves hospitals throughout Southern California.San Diego Blood Bank is dedicated to community health by providing a reliable supply of blood to patients in need.

Playboy Names Cardi B As First-Ever Creative Director In Residence

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Playboy, the globally-recognized, iconic lifestyle brand owned by leading pleasure and leisure lifestyle company PLBY Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLBY), announced today an expansive collaboration with multi-platinum music superstar, entrepreneur, and social activist Cardi B. In her new role as Playboy’s first-ever Creative Director In Residence, Cardi will provide artistic direction across co-branded fashion and sexual wellness merchandise collections, digital editorial, experiential activations and more. In addition, Cardi B will serve as the Founding Creative Director and a founding member of Playboy’s upcoming creator-led platform, CENTERFOLD.

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  • In her new role as Playboys first-ever Creative Director In Residence, Cardi will provide artistic direction across co-branded fashion and sexual wellness merchandise collections, digital editorial, experiential activations and more.
  • In addition, Cardi B will serve as the Founding Creative Director and a founding member of Playboys upcoming creator-led platform, CENTERFOLD.
  • Cardi B continued, Im also excited to launch our new creator-led platform, CENTERFOLD.
  • Cardi B is a creative genius and we are absolutely thrilled and honored to bring her immense talent and creative vision to Playboy, said Ben Kohn, Chief Executive Officer of PLBY Group.

Scott Cole & Associates Announces U.C. San Diego Health Data Breach Investigation

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

San Diego on claims of negligence and invasion of privacy arising out of the health care facilitys recent high-profile data breach.

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  • San Diego on claims of negligence and invasion of privacy arising out of the health care facilitys recent high-profile data breach.
  • The volume of data admittedly gathered in this attack is shocking, says Scott Cole, the principal attorney at the investigating firm.
  • Scott Cole & Associates is collecting all available information regarding this latest cyber-attack and is interested in learning how it affected the patients, employees and students of U.C.
  • Since its inception in 1992, Scott Cole & Associates has litigated countless matters against businesses of all types, and in nearly every industry imaginable.

Reaching out to Enterprises - Hang Seng Bank

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Friday, July 23, 2021

What's New

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    Reaching out to Enterprises - Hang Seng Bank

    The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, delivered a presentation at the Symposium on Commercial and Legal Considerations for Data Protection in the Digital Era organised by Hang Seng Bank for its staff on 15 July 2021.

  • The Privacy Commissioner talked about the significant impact of data breach incidents and elaborated on the requirements of the six Data Protection Principles and the importance of implementing a Privacy Management Programme to the participants.
  • The Privacy Commissioner, together with Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Acting),Ms Joyce LAI Chi-man, joined the panel discussion after the presentation to share their insights on various privacy issues such as the regulation of artificial intelligence, use of biometric data and the personal data risks in relation to open banking, and answered questions from the participants.

Ketch Helps Businesses Accelerate Data Privacy Compliance With Complimentary Solution, Ketch OTC Free

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Ketch OTC Free offers integrated policy management, consent management across web and mobile, notice management, data-subject requests, identity management, and all of this across jurisdictions--at no cost to the business.

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  • Ketch , the next generation data control platform for privacy, governance and security, is offering free solutions to help businesses struggling to comply with privacy regulations.
  • With the launch of Ketch OTC Free, businesses receive a comprehensive and free-to-use privacy solution that streamlines all aspects of privacy and enables them to build trust, conquer complexity, and ensure the success of their compliance programs.
  • Companies that use Ketch OTC Free will benefit from:
    Future-proof data privacy compliance including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD and others;
    Pixel-perfect privacy banners to record consent, deliver notices and disclosures across web and mobile;
    Flexible preference center for consumers to control their data and exercise their rights;
    Quick deployments with configurable policy templates and privacy language.
  • Over the past five years, weve seen too many privacy violations, too many businesses failing to safeguard and honor consumer privacy.

Security Industry Association Releases Privacy Code of Conduct

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

SILVER SPRING, Md., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released its new Privacy Code of Conduct , a resource designed to guide security technology companies in implementing privacy programs and protecting personal data.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released its new Privacy Code of Conduct , a resource designed to guide security technology companies in implementing privacy programs and protecting personal data.
  • The document was created by SIA's Data Privacy Advisory Board, a group of SIA members that produces resources and events aimed at promoting a better understanding of the role of privacy in the security industry.
  • SIA's Privacy Code of Conduct includes a set of principles based on the premises that privacy is a fundamental right and that privacy rights deserve the highest level of commitment from SIA member organizations.
  • SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,100 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry.

California District Court Rules in Favor of NaviStone on Privacy Issue

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

In November 2018, NaviStone was sued in federal court in California for alleged privacy law violations.

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  • In November 2018, NaviStone was sued in federal court in California for alleged privacy law violations.
  • United States District Judge Vince Chhabria of the Northern District of California on June 10, 2021, determined that the Plaintiff had failed to prove claims of wiretapping and invasion of privacy, and dismissed the case with prejudice.
  • The following statement can be attributed to Larry Kavanagh, CEO of NaviStone.
  • We are pleased the courts have once again found for NaviStone and its commitment to consumer privacy.

NCLA ‘Anchor Bracelet’ Lawsuit Granted Class-Action Status in Fight Against NOAA’s Boat Tracking

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Friday, June 11, 2021

In a class-action lawsuit against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NCLA objects to unconstitutional and warrantless surveillance of boating operations.

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  • In a class-action lawsuit against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NCLA objects to unconstitutional and warrantless surveillance of boating operations.
  • The ruling ensures that all members of the class will benefit from the Courts rulings on these privacy issues.
  • The plaintiffs, charter boat captains and companies that take customers fishing and sightseeing off the coasts of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, say that the rule is the regulatory equivalent of an ankle bracelet (or anchor bracelet!)
  • NCLA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group founded by prominent legal scholar Philip Hamburger to protect constitutional freedoms from violations by the Administrative State.

Fast Company's 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards Distinguishes IDX Privacy with Honorable Mention in Apps Category

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b'PORTLAND, Ore., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --IDX, the leading consumer privacy platform and data breach services provider, announced the mobile app of its flagship product, IDX Privacy, has received an honorable mention in Fast Company\'s World Changing Ideas Awards.

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  • b'PORTLAND, Ore., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --IDX, the leading consumer privacy platform and data breach services provider, announced the mobile app of its flagship product, IDX Privacy, has received an honorable mention in Fast Company\'s World Changing Ideas Awards.
  • With the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and consumer privacy issues being exacerbated with privacy threats and concerns, IDX Privacy became a critical technological solution to enable users to protect themselves against expanding privacy risks.\n"We couldn\'t be more excited to have IDX Privacy\'s mobile app honored in the Fast Company\'s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards.
  • "\nTo learn more about or purchase IDX Privacy, visit the IDX website .\nIDX is the only privacy company built for agility in the digital age.
  • Thousands of organizations trust their privacy platform to empower consumers to take back control of their privacy with their identity and privacy protection products.

Make privacy a priority in 2021: Joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia

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Saturday, May 1, 2021

b'Make privacy a priority in 2021: Joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia\nPrivacy Awareness Week recognises the essential value of personal information: to our economy and digital environment, to the delivery of vital services, and in our daily lives.\nIts importance has been highlighted through the COVID-19 pandemic, as the speed and success of public health responses depended on public confidence in the use of personal information.\nAs we strengthen our efforts to overcome the impacts of the pandemic, personal information will be a key factor in our recovery.\nFor Privacy Awareness Week, privacy authorities from around Australia are joining together to call on government agencies, business and the community to Make privacy a priority in 2021 and beyond.\nIn our increasingly connected world, securing personal information is critical to protecting privacy, maintaining data flows and preventing harm.\nOrganisations and agencies entrusted with personal information need to build in privacy protections to their systems and services from the ground up.

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  • b'Make privacy a priority in 2021: Joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia\nPrivacy Awareness Week recognises the essential value of personal information: to our economy and digital environment, to the delivery of vital services, and in our daily lives.\nIts importance has been highlighted through the COVID-19 pandemic, as the speed and success of public health responses depended on public confidence in the use of personal information.\nAs we strengthen our efforts to overcome the impacts of the pandemic, personal information will be a key factor in our recovery.\nFor Privacy Awareness Week, privacy authorities from around Australia are joining together to call on government agencies, business and the community to Make privacy a priority in 2021 and beyond.\nIn our increasingly connected world, securing personal information is critical to protecting privacy, maintaining data flows and preventing harm.\nOrganisations and agencies entrusted with personal information need to build in privacy protections to their systems and services from the ground up.
  • A privacy-by-design approach means assessing privacy issues early and minimising risks from the outset.\nIndividuals must also play their part and take steps to protect their personal information, including securing accounts and devices and being aware of what and where they share.\nAs privacy authorities, we will continue to work together to uphold privacy protections and promote awareness of rights and responsibilities.\nBy prioritising privacy, we can all contribute to a stronger network of protections for information online and offline, and increase confidence in personal information handling.\n'