eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

are subject to laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the HITECH Act), as well as regulations such as the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA). Security, Privacy and Compliance Can Conflict.

Data Privacy 143

Data Privacy Compliance Privacy Security 143

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

Bitmarck, one of the largest IT service providers for social insurance carriers in Germany, announced yesterday that it has suffered a cyber attack. “We very much regret the inconvenience caused to our customers, service providers and insured persons and are working to restore the systems as quickly as possible.”

IT 98

IT Insurance Data breaches Education 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The network also includes a children’s hospital, rehabilitation centers, and partnerships with academic institutions to support medical education and research. It also added that “the information for a limited number of individuals included clinical images of patients during treatment.”

Data breaches 124

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Education 124

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Its mission is to improve the lives of people worldwide through research, clinical care and education. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is an independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Washington. The center’s research focuses on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. ” Robert M.

Ransomware 142

Ransomware Insurance Education Marketing 142

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In theory, this should be no different when it comes to cyber security. Whether it’s a top-level role, such as a CISO (chief information security officer), or a member of the IT team who takes on security-related tasks, there are plenty of job roles suited for varying levels of seniority and experience.

Security 120

Security Insurance Education Government 120

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

CISA updated its Secure by Design guidance, and the EUs Cyber Resilience Act and NIS2 added new requirements. Proactive collaboration and cyber risk quantification are key to ensuring operational resilience and security. Overemphasizing compliance risks diverting resources from advanced security challenges.

Compliance 130

Compliance Cybersecurity Risk Privacy 130

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Not disclosing, subject to specified exceptions, a consumer’s genetic data to certain entities ( e.g. , those responsible for making decisions regarding health insurance, life insurance or employment). Violations of the Act are subject to civil penalties.

Privacy 85

Privacy Insurance Marketing Information governance 85

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

Meanwhile, you can subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses. With that out of the way, it’s time to move on to May 2023.

Data breaches 118

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 118

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

According to the notice published on the website of the OAG on August 07, 2023, exposed personal information includes names, addresses, social security information, health information, and health insurance information. The Dallas City Council has approved a budget of $8.5

Ransomware 135

Ransomware Encryption Systems administration Cybersecurity 135

Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2023

The US State Department offered a $10 million reward for any information which would link members of the Cl0p ransomware gang to a foreign government. In June a ransomware attack hit the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), now the organization disclosed a data breach. state of Colorado.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Ransomware Education Access 98

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2020

With that in mind, Geraint Williams, IT Governance’s chief information security officer, discusses his cyber security predictions in the upcoming year. Cyber insurance has in some regions encouraged victims to pay as it is cheaper than remediation in some cases. Our predictions. Ransomware will continue to increase.

Security 98

Security IoT Phishing Ransomware 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

The public availability of such kind of information could expose the owners to identity theft and other scams. The experts also discovered a large number of insurance certificates that expose various personally identifiable information (PII), such as names, phone numbers, postal and email addresses.

Military 104

Military Insurance Education Phishing 104

Data Matters

APRIL 20, 2021

DOL guidance provides a series of questions that should serve as a starting point for this review and includes topics such as the service provider’s information security standards, track record, cybersecurity insurance coverage, and cybersecurity validation techniques.

Cybersecurity 68

Cybersecurity Insurance Risk Compliance 68

Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2019

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) locations to secure educational materials, enroll in programs, and work with representatives from the Department of Homeland Security to better understand and confront cyber threats and risks. What Does the SBCAA Seek to Accomplish? Until the U.S. implements a similar measure, U.S.

Cybersecurity 95

Cybersecurity Education Government Risk 95

IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2022

Morrow, OD notifies patients of data security incident (unknown) Ukrainian websites struck by DDoS attacks as Russia launches invasion (unknown) Cookware distribution giant Meyer discloses data breach (unknown) CVS Pharmacy discloses security incident (6,221) Ethos Technologies targeted in ‘sophisticated’ cyber attack (13,300) South Shore Hospital (..)

Data breaches 134

Data breaches Ransomware Government Blockchain 134

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 17, 2019

The settlement resolves a multistate litigation arising out of a May 2015 data breach in which hackers infiltrated WebChart, a web application run by MIE, and stole the electronic Protected Health Information (“ePHI”) of over 3.9 million individuals. Notably, the lawsuit was the first-ever multistate litigation alleging claims under HIPAA.

Data breaches 58

Data breaches IT Insurance Privacy 58

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

ViperSoftX uses more sophisticated encryption and anti-analysis techniques Atomic macOS Stealer is advertised on Telegram for $1,000 per month CISA warns of a critical flaw affecting Illumina medical devices OpenAI reinstates ChatGPT service in Italy after meeting Garante Privacy’s demands Cisco discloses a bug in the Prime Collaboration Deployment (..)

Security 98

Security Ransomware Cybersecurity Authentication 98

IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Incident details: Network disruption likely caused by a cyber attack, as “third-party information security experts” are involved. Casio Issues Apology and Notice Concerning Personal Information Leak Date of breach: 11 October 2023. Breached organisation: ClassPad.net, an educational web application operated by Casio Computer Co.,

Data Privacy 95

Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 95

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Of the businesses surveyed, those in the finance and insurance industries had the highest levels of awareness (79%), followed by information and communications (67%) and education (52%). It is important to remember that a key component of any organisation’s GDPR compliance framework is staff awareness and education.

GDPR 50

GDPR Government Education Compliance 50

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

ICICI Bank’s response Threat to financial accounts Finance and insurance are one of the most targeted industries by cybercriminals. Unfortunately, Cybernews journalist’s email was rejected, and, at the time of writing, we’ve received no official response from the bank.

Personal data 98

Personal data Phishing Risk Communications 98

IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2023

Commenting on the report, Cofense Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Tonia Dudley highlighted the increase in cyber attacks conducted by nation states. You can help educate your staff with IT Governance’s Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme.

Phishing 107

Phishing Passwords Ransomware Insurance 107

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 17, 2023

Controller Obligations Controllers would be required to implement reasonable security practices, provide a compliant privacy notice to consumers and enter into agreements with processors that handle the controller’s personal data.

Privacy 72

Privacy Personal data Sales Insurance 72

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 7, 2012

Several of the boxes went missing and have yet to be recovered, though there is no evidence that the information on the missing tapes has been misused.

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Privacy Insurance Education 40

IT Governance

JANUARY 30, 2019

The GDPR considers personal data to be anything that identifies, or can be used to identify, a living person, such as your name, National Insurance number or email address (personal or work). Things get a little more complicated when you factor in that each piece of information doesn’t have to be taken on its own.

GDPR 77

GDPR Compliance Personal data Data breaches 77

Armstrong Archives

DECEMBER 19, 2023

No matter the size of a business, a well-defined record retention policy serves multiple purposes: ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, aiding in efficient document management, and securing sensitive information. This act mandates the retention of financial records and audits for a minimum of five years.

Compliance 52

Compliance Archiving Digital transformation Records Management 52

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The Attorney General alleged that the breach was a result of BIDMC’s failure to lawfully protect the personal and protected health information of its patients and employees in violation of the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, the Massachusetts Data Security Law, and the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Security 40

Security Insurance Data breaches Education 40

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Penetration testing : Tests security controls to verify correct implementation, detect vulnerabilities, and confirm adequate security controls for risk reduction goals. Cybersecurity training : Educates employees regarding basic best practices to recognize attacks, avoid scams, and protect against breaches or data loss.

Security 107

Security Cloud Cybersecurity Access 107

Hunton Privacy

JULY 11, 2017

According to the Draft Regulations, this may include network facilities and information systems operated and managed by (1) government agencies and entities in the energy, finance, transportation, water conservation, health care, education, social insurance, environmental protection and public utilities sectors; (2) information networks, such as telecommunications (..)

Energy and Utilities 45

Energy and Utilities Security Cybersecurity Manufacturing 45

Information Governance Perspectives

MAY 10, 2020

Session Description: Tackling data privacy and maintaining consumer trust is harder than ever, especially with the sheer amount of information you need to manage and with constantly evolving privacy laws (CCPA, GDPR, etc) moving the goalposts. Some other components here… internal monitoring and auditing.

Compliance 52

Compliance Information governance Privacy Data Privacy 52

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

At present, these include data users in the communications, banking and finance, insurance, health care, tourism and hospitality, transportation, education, direct sales, services, real estate and utilities sectors. The law allows the Minister to designate classes of data users who must register their data processing activities.

Personal data 63

Personal data Marketing Communications Insurance 63

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The databases also held special category personal data including ethnic origin; religion; details of disabilities; sexual orientation, and health information relevant to ill-heath retirement applications. On the face of it, this is a sizeable fine issued to a non household name controller for perceived failings in information security.

Security 52

Security GDPR Personal data Insurance 52

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

LogicManager’s GRC solution has specific use cases across financial services, education, government, healthcare, retail, and technology industries, among others. Its features include: Compliance education & management. Insurance & claims management. Additionally, Forrester named it a Contender in its Q1 2020 GRC Wave.

Compliance 68

Compliance Risk Government Retail 68

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Information security is not yet a science; outside of the handful of issues falling under the field of cryptography, there is no formalized system of classification. The most prepared cybersecurity programs of today will not attempt to implement a static, “out-of-the-box” solution to cyber risk. Principle 5.

Cybersecurity 60

Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

The Texas Record

MAY 1, 2020

3.1.031 Employee Benefits – Other than Insurance Bucketed into Employee Benefits (3.1.011). 3.2.010 Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Reports This type of record should be classified under Reports and Studies (Non-Fiscal) (1.1.067). 5.3.002 Freight Bills Paid Bucketed into Accounts Payable Information (4.1.001).

Computer and Electronics 52

Computer and Electronics Insurance Paper Sales 52

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

LogicManager’s GRC solution has specific use cases across financial services, education, government, healthcare, retail, and technology industries, among others. Its features include: Compliance education & management. Insurance & claims management. Additionally, Forrester named it a Contender in its Q1 2020 GRC Wave.

Compliance 58

Compliance Risk Government Retail 58

Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 15, 2017

With respect to the consumer perspective, panelists noted that consumers view data as one aspect of the transaction and are willing to pay with information rather than money. They may not, however, be aware of what disclosing their information means and consumer education efforts to date have largely been ineffective.

Privacy 42

Privacy Risk Retail Insurance 42

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

It means physically securing servers and user devices, managing and controlling access, application security and patching, maintaining thoroughly tested, usable data backups and educating employees. Here are some data security measures that every organization should strongly consider implementing. Define sensitive data.

Security 40

Security Data breaches Data Privacy Compliance 40