New Mexico sues Google for violating privacy of minors
New Mexico is suing Google for alleged privacy violations against minors, specifically that it uses its Google Education program to mine children’s data.
Compliance & Privacy
CCPA and GDPR: Similarities and differences you must know
The GDPR and the CCPA are both aimed at protecting privacy. Although many similarities exist between the two, there are differences you should know about.
Binding corporate rules and GDPR: A data transfer and protection solution
To comply with GDPR, many companies have adopted binding corporate rules (BCRs) as a solution for transferring personal data—and its popularity is growing.
California Consumer Privacy Act starts Jan. 1 — Are you ready?
Ready for a New Year’s hangover? If you’re a large business that’s not ready for the California Consumer Privacy Act, you are in for a major headache.
The four most internationally significant recent privacy laws
GDPR has been covered endlessly, but it is only one of several recent privacy laws changing the handling of confidential personal data online and offline.
Facebook patches WhatsApp remote code execution vulnerability
Facebook found and patched a vulnerability in its WhatsApp service. While Facebook says no users were compromised, the event is still troubling.
ISO 27001 certification: Your step-by-step guide
ISO 27001 certification demonstrates that your business is serious about security. Here’s a roadmap to getting certified — and why you should do it.
COBIT 2019: An effective governance framework for IT pros
Every business with IT as part of its foundation needs a comprehensive governance strategy. This is where COBIT 2019 comes in.
HIPAA IT compliance: Privacy and security rules you must know
HIPAA is the mandatory health regulation that must be followed strictly. But if you’re an IT pro in the health-care sector, what’s your responsibility?
Thinkful educational website experiences data breach
Online learning platform Thinkful just got a lesson in online dangers. The company reported a data breach that affected all of its 40 million users.
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