Right to Privacy Committee

Xiaomi Reaffirms Commitment to Data Security and Privacy

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Xiaomi also released updated white papers on security and privacy along with its annual transparency report detailing its data security activities.

Key Points: 
  • Xiaomi also released updated white papers on security and privacy along with its annual transparency report detailing its data security activities.
  • Xiaomi has built a comprehensive governance structure to protect data security and user privacy.
  • Cui Baoqiu, Xiaomi Vice President and Chairman of the Xiaomi Security and Privacy Committee, called data security and user privacy protection a key to the long-term, sustainable development of the company's global business.
  • Industry executives and experts discussed a wide range of issues from data security governance frameworks and cross-border data transfers to the security of internet-connected electric vehicles and solutions for software supply chain security threats.

Twist Bioscience to Become Voting Member of Storage Networking Industry Association

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced it has joined the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA www.snia.org ) as a voting member.

Key Points: 
  • Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced it has joined the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA www.snia.org ) as a voting member.
  • We believe DNA provides a long-term data storage medium for consideration under this charter and welcome Twist Bioscience as a voting member of SNIA, commented Pushpendra Kumar P.K.
  • SNIA leads the storage industry in developing and promoting vendor-neutral architectures, standards and educational services for storage professionals worldwide, said Emily M. Leproust, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Twist.
  • We are committed to actively participating and engaging with the group as a voting member to help guide the implementation of new standards for the storage industry.

Xiaomi Strengthens Data Protection with Independent Audit of Compliance

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

Xiaomi appointed TRUSTe LLC, a subsidiary of TrustArc, to conduct an independent audit of its data protection and security management.

Key Points: 
  • Xiaomi appointed TRUSTe LLC, a subsidiary of TrustArc, to conduct an independent audit of its data protection and security management.
  • The review comprehensively evaluated whether the processing of personal information conducted by Xiaomi is performed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU).
  • Cui Baoqiu, Xiaomi Vice President and Chairman of Xiaomi Security and Privacy Committee, said the GDPR Validation Assessment is an important step in continuously enhancing the company's data and security compliance.
  • I'm very pleased to see that Xiaomi has completed TRUSTe's annual audit of GDPR privacy compliance, which demonstrates our commitment to privacy protection."

Xiaomi Strengthens Its Position on Consumer IoT Security with Proposed Global Common Standards

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Monday, January 17, 2022

The guideline of Xiaomi meets the need of the consumer IoT industry as there is no such general standard that can be publicly queried and implemented.

Key Points: 
  • The guideline of Xiaomi meets the need of the consumer IoT industry as there is no such general standard that can be publicly queried and implemented.
  • Xiaomi offers the most comprehensive security protection to its users and explores the best industry solutions and common standards for other stakeholders.
  • The guideline comes as theBritish Standards Institution (BSI) confirmed that Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 has obtained the BSI IoT Kitemark Certificate, which has undoubtably proved the high degree of consistency between the Cyber Security Baseline for Consumer Internet of Things Device of Xiaomi and the international IoT security standards held by BSI.
  • In June 2021, Xiaomi published the Xiaomi IoT Privacy White Paper *[2], explaining the security and privacy policies and practices of Xiaomi's IoT products, gaining trust by increasing the transparency.

Mi 360° Home Security Camera and Xiaomi Home app gain BSI Kitemark™ for Residential IoT Devices and Secure Digital Apps

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Additionally, Xiaomi Home app obtained the Kitemark Certification for Secure Digital Applications.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, Xiaomi Home app obtained the Kitemark Certification for Secure Digital Applications.
  • Frank Zhang, Managing Director at BSI Greater China, commented, "We are glad to see that Xiaomi has achieved the Kitemark certifications for its Mi 360 Home Security Camera and Xiaomi Home app.
  • Xiaomi has put great efforts to embed international security standard into its products and build trust with consumers.
  • Cui Baoqiu, Xiaomi Vice President and Chairman of Xiaomi Security and Privacy Committee, said, "Mi 360 Home Security Camera and Xiaomi Home app are good examples of how we have been implementing the security and privacy framework in practice.

Avast plc Half Year Results For The Six-Months Ended 30 June 2021

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

LONDON, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast plc (LSE: AVST), together with its subsidiaries ('Avast', 'the Group' or 'the Company'), a leading global cybersecurity provider, announces its results for the six-months ended 30 June 2021.

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  • First half performance in line with the Board's expectations; full year revenue guidance maintained
    LONDON, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast plc (LSE: AVST), together with its subsidiaries ('Avast', 'the Group' or 'the Company'), a leading global cybersecurity provider, announces its results for the six-months ended 30 June 2021.
  • "In line with the Board's expectations, we are pleased to report a resilient set of group results for the first half of 2021, against the backdrop of a strong prior year performance.
  • The launch of our new flagship Avast One product remains on track for later this year.
  • The market release of the company's innovative integrated solution Avast One remains on track for the second half of the current year.