Privacy for Education Users
Jamf
JUNE 21, 2022
Protecting student data and privacy can mean many things for learning in classrooms and at home. Students and teachers often ask what MDM solutions can see, worrying it interferes with their privacy.
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Google sued by New Mexico attorney general for collecting student data through its Education Platform
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
New Mexico sues Google for allegedly using the Google for Education platform to gather personal and private data from children. Google is facing a new lawsuit for allegedly using the Google for Education platform to gather personal and private data from students with an age of less than 13 years.
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Data Privacy and Security: It Takes Two to Tango
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JANUARY 24, 2022
Data Privacy and Security: It Takes Two to Tango. The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) announced earlier this year that they have expanded the Data Privacy Day campaign into Data Privacy Week , a full week-long initiative. Data privacy and security: a delicate balance. Here’s where privacy and security must balance.
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The Trifecta of Consumer Data Privacy: Education, Advocacy & Accountability
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 18, 2023
It's time to build a culture of privacy, one that businesses uphold.
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FTC Announces Virtual Open Meeting to Discuss COPPA and Education Technology
Hunton Privacy
MAY 17, 2022
The meeting’s tentative agenda includes a vote by the FTC on a policy statement prioritizing the enforcement of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) as it applies to the use of education technology.
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News alert: NCA’s Data Privacy Week webinars highlight data protection for consumers, businesses
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 23, 2024
22, 2024 – Today, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) , announced the program for its third annual Data Privacy Week campaign, which will take place from January 22nd to January 27th. While you can’t control every bit of collected data, it’s crucial to assert your right to data privacy.
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CIPL Releases Paper on Privacy-Enhancing and Privacy-Preserving Technologies: Understanding the Role of PETs and PPTs in the Digital Age
Hunton Privacy
DECEMBER 14, 2023
On December 12, 2023, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (“CIPL”) released a white paper on Privacy-Enhancing and Privacy-Preserving Technologies: Understanding the Role of PETs and PPTs in the Digital Age.
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GUEST ESSAY: Few consumers read privacy policies — tools can now do this for them
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 14, 2022
When was the last time you read an online privacy policy in its entirety? Related: What happened to privacy in 2021. This document is called a privacy policy. We are supposed to read through the privacy policy before proceeding with using the app or service. Perhaps, never? Yet our world has moved online.
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X will collect biometric data from its premium users
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
The social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) has updated its privacy policy informing its premium users that the company will collect their biometric data to curb fraud and prevent impersonation. ” reads the updated privacy policy. The news was also reported by TheHackerNews. “ Biometric Information.
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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 9, 2022
Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. GDPR, the EU’s flagship data privacy and “right to be forgotten” regulation, has made the stakes of a data breach higher than ever. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S. with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) effective Jan.
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What it Takes to Be Your Organisation’s DPO or Data Privacy Lead
IT Governance
DECEMBER 6, 2023
As privacy professionals, we see consumers exercising their rights to withdraw consent to their data being processed via ‘opt out’ or ‘unsubscribe’ buttons, for example. Privacy is international It’s not just the EU GDPR, the UK GDPR and the DPA 2018 that we may need to ensure compliance with. ‘GDPR’ has become a familiar term.
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The Information Commissioner’s Office Issues UK Department for Education with Formal Reprimand
Hunton Privacy
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
On November 2, 2022, the ICO issued to the UK Department for Education (“ DfE ”) a formal reprimand following an investigation into the sharing of personal data stored on the Learning Records Service (“ LRS ”), a database which provides a record of pupils’ qualifications that the DfE has overall responsibility for.
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CIPL Publishes Discussion Paper on Digital Assets and Privacy
Hunton Privacy
JANUARY 20, 2023
On January 20, 2023, The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (“CIPL”) at Hunton Andrews Kurth published “Digital Assets and Privacy,” a discussion paper compiling insights from workshops with CIPL member companies that explored the intersection of privacy and digital assets, with a particular focus on blockchain technology.
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ICYMI –December in privacy and cybersecurity
Data Protection Report
JANUARY 4, 2024
December tends to be a busy time for everyone, so you may have missed a privacy update or two. We have set out some updates in the form of questions, with links in the answers where you can find more information. (For For those making this quiz a competitive event, we have included a tie-breaker/bonus question.) Answers are below.
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What are you doing for Data Privacy Week?
IT Governance
JANUARY 24, 2022
Data privacy is a concept that governs our everyday lives. It’s why, for the past fifteen years, 28 January has marked Data Privacy Day – an international event raises awareness about online privacy and educates people on the ways they can protect their personal information. Teach your children about data privacy.
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College Board Agrees to Settle with the New York Attorney General Over Student Data Privacy
Hunton Privacy
MARCH 5, 2024
On February 13, 2024, New York Attorney General (“NY AG”) Letitia James and New York State Education Department Commissioner (“NYSED”) Betty A. Rosa announced that College Board has agreed to settle charges in connection with allegations that it violated New York Education Law § 2-d, New York’s student privacy law.
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President Biden Issues Executive Order Protecting Privacy of Reproductive Health Data
Hunton Privacy
JULY 13, 2022
The Executive Order aims, in part, to “ [p]rotect[] the privacy of patients and their access to accurate information” regarding reproductive health care services.
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Protect, respect and educate students: school content filtering essentials
Jamf
AUGUST 23, 2022
But learners also need access for a good education. Our e-book "Content Filtering Essentials for K-12" answers the question: How can you create safe access for students while also protecting their privacy? It's important to protect students from dangerous and distracting content on the internet.
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Connecticut Enacts Consumer Privacy Law
Hunton Privacy
MAY 10, 2022
On May 10, 2022, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed An Act Concerning Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring , after the law was previously passed by the Connecticut General Assembly in April. Connecticut is now the fifth state to enact a consumer privacy law. As with most of the existing U.S.
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Managing AI risks and legal implications, effective cybersecurity, ensuring privacy and the integrity of organizational records
Data Protection Report
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
To help provide some guidance, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada hosted its 2023 technology, privacy and cybersecurity virtual summit. Our leading lawyers were joined by prominent industry leaders to discuss and explore the latest developments, challenges and opportunities in the technology, privacy, and cybersecurity landscape.
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Cookie Theft: What Is It & How to Prevent It
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 22, 2024
Long-term threats need a serious effort to secure stolen data and safeguard your privacy against further misuse. Attackers use stolen cookies to conduct unlawful transactions, violate privacy, and harm reputations. Violating privacy and control over your accounts might result in substantial data loss or misuse.
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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 4 – 10 December 2023
IT Governance
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Compromised information includes patients’ personal data, health and medical records, financial data, internal emails and software source code. Data breached: 5 TB.
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ICYMI – Late December in privacy and cybersecurity
Data Protection Report
JANUARY 30, 2023
Late December and early January tend to be a busy time for everyone, so you may have missed a privacy update or two during that time. Colorado’s privacy law does not have any “data localization” or “international data transfer” requirements. Answers are below. The list appears in proposed rule 6.04.A. 2. b.
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Bring-Your-Own-Device Programs: A Balance Between Privacy and Cybersecurity
Data Protection Report
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
1] While the BYOD approach may offer certain advantages, such as greater flexibility and cost savings, employers should be mindful of the cybersecurity and privacy risks when leaving employees to their own devices. In this article, we explore some of these risks along with best practices employers can implement to mitigate these concerns.
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New York Becomes First State to Require CLE in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection
Hunton Privacy
AUGUST 15, 2022
On June 10, 2022, New York became the first state to require attorneys to complete at least one credit of cybersecurity, privacy and data protection training as part of their continuing legal education (“CLE”) requirements. The new requirement will take effect July 1, 2023.
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An Agency Is Born: California Appoints Board of Its New California Privacy Protection Agency
Data Matters
MARCH 19, 2021
On March 17, 2021, California officials announced the appointment of five board members of the California Privacy Protection Agency ( the “CPPA”), the first data protection agency in the United States. Board appointees were drawn from academia, government, and public service: Jennifer M.
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MY TAKE: Apple users show strong support for Tim Cook’s privacy war against Mark Zuckerberger
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 8, 2021
Like a couple of WWE arch rivals, Apple’s Tim Cook and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg have squared off against each other in a donnybrook over consumer privacy. Cook initially body slammed Zuckerberg — when Apple issued new privacy policies aimed at giving U.S. Related: Raising kids who care about their privacy.
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GUEST ESSAY: 5 steps for raising cyber smart children — who know how to guard their privacy
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 13, 2021
The question isn’t whether we should educate children about online safety, but how we can best inspire them to learn to be thoughtful, careful, and safe in the cyber world for their lifetime. Similarly, teaching concepts like the value of information and the importance of privacy and discretion can be made simple for children.
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Italy’s Data Protection Authority temporarily blocks ChatGPT over privacy concerns
Security Affairs
APRIL 1, 2023
Italy’s data protection agency is temporarily blocking the popular chatbot ChatGPT due to a possible violation of the European data privacy regulation. “No way for ChatGPT to continue processing data in breach of privacy laws. “No way for ChatGPT to continue processing data in breach of privacy laws.
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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 4 – 10 March 2024
IT Governance
MARCH 11, 2024
We also found 14 organisations providing a significant update on a previously disclosed incident. Organisation(s) Sector Location Data breached? Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) IT services Taiwan Yes 2,451,197 RMH Franchise Corporation Source (New) Hospitality USA Yes 1.5 TB Paysign, Inc. TB Paysign, Inc.
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2020 VITAL RECORDS CONTROL (VRC) SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT via the ARMA International Educational Foundation
IG Guru
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Robert McLauchlinDec 10, 2020 Palmyra, NJ (December 10, 2020) – The Foundation (ARMA International Educational Foundation, AIEF) is pleased to announce Vital Records Control’s sponsorship of $3,500.
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GUEST ESSAY: The promise and pitfalls of using augmented reality– ‘AR’ — in cybersecurity
The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Quite like how pilots use AR simulation in training, cybersecurity professionals can use AR-enabled training simulations that immerse them in hyper-realistic scenarios, offering hands-on cyber defense training and education. Foremost among these are privacy and security concerns. Related: Is the Metaverse truly secure?
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HL Chronicle of Data Protection
APRIL 8, 2019
In June of 2018, California passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which seeks to give consumers additional safeguards regarding their personal information. The CCPA will become effective January of 2020 and may impact companies in the education sector, including the larger education technology companies.
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New York Legislature Considers New York Child Data Privacy and Protection Act
Hunton Privacy
OCTOBER 25, 2022
On September 23, 2022, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced S9563 , also known as the “New York Child Data Privacy and Protection Act.” collecting, retaining, processing or selling personal data of child users where the online product is intended primarily for educational purposes.
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GUEST ESSAY: 7 tips for protecting investor data when it comes to alternative asset trading
The Last Watchdog
JULY 11, 2023
Related: Preserving the privacy of the elderly As more traders and investors engage in these investment avenues, it is crucial to adopt robust security measures to safeguard sensitive and regulated information. When it comes to alternative asset trading, protecting investor data is of critical importance.
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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 27 November – 3 December 2023
IT Governance
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Source (New) Education USA Yes 3,022 Lakeview Healthcare System, LLC Source 1 ; source 2 (New) Healthcare USA Yes 2,495 The Hershey Company Source (New) Manufacturing USA Yes 2,214 Park Bank Source (New) Finance USA Yes 2,081 The Walker School, Inc. Source (New) Education USA Yes 1,493 Kimber Mfg.,
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California Privacy Protection Agency Holds Informational Sessions and Announces Stakeholder Meetings
Hunton Privacy
APRIL 15, 2022
On March 29 and March 30, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) held via video conference two public pre-rulemaking informational sessions regarding the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”). The CPPA Board has not at this time responded to the views expressed by the experts at the meetings.
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Canada: Changes to privacy regulations require BC public bodies to report privacy breaches and develop ?privacy management program
DLA Piper Privacy Matters
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Author: Keri Bennett As of February 1, 2023, two new sections of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Ac t (“ FIPPA ”) and associated regulations are in force. What is a privacy breach? Public bodies will also be required to provide notice to the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner.
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MY TAKE: Technologists, privacy advocates point to flaws in the Apple-Google COVID-19 tracing app
The Last Watchdog
MAY 29, 2020
If the devastating health and economic ramifications weren’t enough, individual privacy is also in the throes of being profoundly and permanently disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. In doing so, their proposed solution has a number of glaring technical and privacy-protection shortcomings, according to several technologists I spoke with.
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GUEST ESSAY: Why there’s no such thing as anonymity it this digital age
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 21, 2019
They presented LPAuditor, a tool to conduct “a comprehensive evaluation of the privacy loss caused by publicly available location metadata.” ” This research demonstrated that the exposure of such data causes serious privacy risks which can lead to de-anonymization or even physical threats.
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White House Publishes In-Depth Guidance on the Use of Automated Systems and Recognizes Privacy as Foundational Principle of Framework
Data Matters
OCTOBER 21, 2022
The AI Bill of Rights is a set of five principles : (1) Safe and Effective Systems, (2) Algorithmic Discrimination Protections, (3) Data Privacy, (4) Notice and Explanation, and (5) Human Alternatives, Consideration and Fallback. Data privacy is at the center of the framework. Public reporting is an element of each principle.
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Texas enacts comprehensive privacy law
Data Protection Report
JUNE 21, 2023
The new law has exclusions for Gramm-Leach-Bliley-covered financial institutions, HIPAA-covered covered entities and business associates, non-profits, institutes of higher education, and electric utilities, power generation companies, and retail electric providers. There is no private right of action.
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How to Keep Your Information Safe for Data Privacy Day 2020
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JANUARY 28, 2020
January 28, 2020 marks the 13th iteration of Data Privacy Day. An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. Identity and Access Management.
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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 29 January – 4 February 2024
IT Governance
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Organisation(s) Sector Location Data breached? Source 1 ; source 2 (New) Professional services USA Yes 11,556 Poder Judicial de Santa Cruz Source (New) Legal Argentina Yes 8,732 J.D.
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