Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Virtually all companies like to say they take their customers’ privacy and security seriously, make it a top priority, blah blah. “Marketing and digital strategy roles drive top line revenue for firms—the latter is particularly important in retail and banking businesses as so much commerce moves online,” Conroy said.

Security 251

Security Marketing Cybersecurity Data breaches 251

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

As reported on the Insurance Recovery blog , earlier this week, retailer Tesco Plc’s (“Tesco”) banking branch reported that £2.5 The loss, which is about half of what Tesco initially estimated, is still substantial and serves as a strong reminder that cyber-related losses are a real threat to retailers and other industries.

Insurance 45

Insurance Retail IT Cybersecurity 45

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Hunton & Williams Insurance Litigation & Counseling partner Lon Berk reports: As the demand for cyber insurance has skyrocketed, so too has the cost. New payment technologies, however, will change the need for this type of cyber insurance. As these payment technologies become prevalent in the U.S.,

Insurance 40

Insurance Retail Sales Risk 40

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Turn the corner into 2019 and we find Citigroup, CapitalOne, Wells Fargo and HSBC Life Insurance among a host of firms hitting the crisis button after their customers’ records turned up on a database of some 24 million financial and banking documents found parked on an Internet-accessible server — without so much as password protection.

Risk 147

Risk Financial Services Insurance Cybersecurity 147

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 14, 2019

From physical threats to cyber attacks targeting a wide range of critical infrastructure, companies in diverse sectors, such as the financial, retail, entertainment, energy, transportation, real estate, communications and other areas, face a challenging landscape of risks and potential liabilities. Join us on October 28, 2019, at 12:00 p.m.

Insurance 49

Insurance Security Retail Risk 49

erwin

APRIL 11, 2019

Some suggest the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which takes effect January 1, 2020, sets a precedent other states will follow by empowering consumers to set limits on how companies can use their personal information. For example, many retailers have robust, data-driven e-commerce operations that are international.

GDPR 100

GDPR Compliance e-Discovery Metadata 100

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

On September 15, 2016, the New Jersey Senate unanimously approved a bill that seeks to limit retailers’ ability to collect and use personal data contained on consumers’ driver and non-driver identification cards. The bill, known as the Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act , must now be approved by the New Jersey Assembly.

Privacy 45

Privacy Retail Personal data Insurance 45

IT Governance

JULY 1, 2021

discloses ransomware incident (unknown). million drivers’ details (3.3

Data breaches 129

Data breaches Ransomware Computer and Electronics Retail 129

Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2022 National Meeting (Summer Meeting) August 9–13, 2022. 1. NAIC to Develop New Privacy Model Law. This post summarizes the highlights from this meeting in addition to interim meetings held in lieu of taking place during the Summer Meeting.

Insurance 78

Insurance Paper Privacy Risk 78

IT Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

million) Brazilian retailer Fast Shop confirms cyber attack (unknown) ADM Associates announces security incident (unknown) Guardian Fueling Technologies has been hacked (unknown) Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. hit by cyber criminals (unknown) Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. hit by cyber criminals (unknown) Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. Data breaches.

Data breaches 135

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Blockchain 135

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It’s worth noting that there’s no reason a legitimate retailer would need that last one — the skeleton key to your identity — to process a purchase.). Shop at reputable and recognizable retailers. If you’re shopping at a retailer that is new to you, research the company’s standing on the Better Business Bureau website.

Retail 97

Retail e-Delivery Passwords Phishing 97

Reltio

OCTOBER 24, 2018

privacy law , similar to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), is appropriate and timely. But today modern data management solutions that include technologies like machine learning empower organizations to implement data governance and privacy initiatives at scale, and are an essential part of their overall Customer 360 data strategy.

Data Privacy 74

Data Privacy Privacy GDPR Compliance 74

Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2021 National Meeting (Summer Meeting) August 14-17, 2021. Highlights include, among others, adoption of revised risk-based capital bond factors for life insurers, amendments to SSAP No. NAIC Adopts Revised Risk-Based Capital Bond Factors for Life Insurers.

Insurance 88

Insurance e-Delivery Paper Cybersecurity 88

Hunton Privacy

JULY 24, 2017

On July 21, 2017, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a bill that places new restrictions on the collection and use of personal information by retail establishments for certain purposes. to record, retain or transmit information by a covered entity pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

Privacy 40

Privacy Retail Insurance Sales 40

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 21, 2016

The very acronym evokes head scratches and sighs of angst and frustration among many lawyers in the retail industry. But what is it and why has virtually every retailer been hit with a TCCWNA class action demand letter or lawsuit in the past few months? You have probably heard about it. You may have even been warned about it.

Retail 40

Retail Compliance Insurance Risk 40

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

MCNA Insurance MCNA Insurance, also known as MCNA Dental, was caught up in a cyber hacking incident last week, in which 112 covered entities were affected. MCNA Insurance later confirmed that 8,923,662 people were affected in the incident and said the breach was a result of a ransomware attack.

Data breaches 118

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 118

Bill Schmarzo - Dell EMC

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

If you complete the full Fluvastatin prescription, then we’ll reduce your monthly healthcare insurance payment by 5%.”. eBay: One of the world’s most valuable retailer has no inventory. 80% of customers want a personalized experience from their retailer. 2] “ Retail: How to Keep it Personal & Take Care of Privacy ”.

Artificial Intelligence 102

Artificial Intelligence Analytics Customer Experience Big data 102

IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Adopting AI in business at scale is not without its challenges, including data privacy concerns, integration complexities and the need for skilled personnel. One of the largest children clothing retailer in the US utilizes this solution to streamline its complex supply chain.

Analytics 77

Analytics Retail Cloud Insurance 77

eDiscovery Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

As covered in Alston & Bird’s Privacy and Data Security Blog ( Google-Style GDPR Fines for Everyone? The companies audited were from industries ranging from online retail to sports to banking & insurance to media, even automotive & electronics and home and residential. Well, you may want to think again.

Privacy 46

Privacy Data Privacy GDPR Compliance 46

Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2020 National Meeting (Summer Meeting) from July 27 to August 14, 2020. NAIC Considers Comments to the Group Capital Calculation Template and Instructions and Related Revisions to the Insurance Holding Company Act . GCC Template and Instructions.

Insurance 68

Insurance Paper Artificial Intelligence Big data 68

Data Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (the NAIC) held its Fall 2019 National Meeting (Fall Meeting) in Austin, Texas, from December 7 to 10, 2019. The draft revisions include a requirement for producers to act in the “best interest” of a retail customer when making a recommendation of an annuity.

Insurance 60

Insurance Risk Artificial Intelligence Privacy 60

Data Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (the NAIC) held its Fall 2019 National Meeting (Fall Meeting) in Austin, Texas, from December 7 to 10, 2019. The draft revisions include a requirement for producers to act in the “best interest” of a retail customer when making a recommendation of an annuity.

Insurance 60

Insurance Risk Artificial Intelligence Privacy 60

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Big Yellow and Avira weren’t the only established brands cashing in on crypto hype as a way to appeal to a broader audience: The venerable electronics retailer RadioShack wasted no time in announcing plans to launch a cryptocurrency exchange. Twitter acknowledges that it was relieved of phone numbers and email addresses for 5.4

Passwords 270

Passwords Ransomware Computer and Electronics Access 270

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 19, 2014

On June 12, 2014, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed a bill into law that may require retailers to modify their existing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) authorizations for pharmacy reward programs. That the consumer is entitled to a copy of the signed HIPAA authorization.

Retail 40

Retail Insurance Privacy Access 40

Adam Levin

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Whether you invest only as much as can be insured, or you use different financial managers with unique areas of expertise, your goal is to maximize your capital. Facebook and Google) have prompted industry-wide rethinking about privacy and online advertising. When investing, it’s always a good idea to spread the wealth.

Retail 61

Retail Privacy Insurance GDPR 61

Collibra

APRIL 3, 2019

Yet along that path there will be numerous obstacles to overcome – chiefly related to data privacy and governance. The Internet-of-Things has the potential to transform a range of industries – from automotive and agriculture through to healthcare, home appliances and insurance services. Data governance holds the key.

IoT 56

IoT Agriculture Digital transformation Energy and Utilities 56

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Consumer privacy rights in California are well established. The California Constitution expressly grants California citizens a right to privacy. The International Association of Privacy Professionals estimates at least 500,000 U.S. The ballot initiative largely mirrored what is now the language in the CCPA.

Privacy 58

Privacy Sales Compliance Government 58

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Promote cross- and up-selling Recommendation engines use consumer behavior data and AI algorithms to help discover data trends to be used in the development of more effective up-selling and cross-selling strategies, resulting in more useful add-on recommendations for customers during checkout for online retailers.

Artificial Intelligence 82

Artificial Intelligence Retail Unstructured data Insurance 82

Data Protection Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

and self-appointed privacy watchdogs seeking to exploit alleged privacy failures. Our clients have included publishers, retailers, health care providers, financial institutions, airlines, mobile game companies, and clients in other industries. Sensitive Data —Sexual orientation, ethnicity, union membership, etc.

Privacy 40

Privacy Risk Data collection Analytics 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Consumer privacy rights in California are well established. The California Constitution expressly grants California citizens a right to privacy. The International Association of Privacy Professionals estimates at least 500,000 U.S. The ballot initiative largely mirrored what is now the language in the CCPA.

Privacy 58

Privacy Education Sales Government 58

Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2019 National Meeting (Summer Meeting) in New York City from August 3 to 6, 2019. The amended regulation took effect on August 1, 2019, for annuity products and will become effective on February 1, 2020, for life insurance products.

Insurance 68

Insurance Paper Risk Big data 68

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Eventually, governments will address the risk by beefing up security and purchasing cyber insurance, which go hand in glove. Small banks, credit unions, retailers, manufacturers and service professionals are in much the same boat as local governments.

Ransomware 153

Ransomware Government Security Retail 153

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 20 – 26 November 2023 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. In the meantime, if you missed it, check out last week’s round-up. Please do also let us know what you think about our new table format.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Energy and Utilities Data breaches 52

erwin

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance and Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) particularly affect sectors such as finance, retail, healthcare and pharmaceutical/life sciences.

Metadata 110

Metadata Digital transformation Government Healthcare 110

Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

CVS Pharmacy (“CVS”), reportedly the largest retail pharmacy chain, has agreed to pay the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) $2.25 CVS Pharmacy (“CVS”), reportedly the largest retail pharmacy chain, has agreed to pay the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) $2.25

Privacy 49

Privacy CMS Compliance Information Security 49

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

that losses resulting from the theft of customers’ banking information from a retailer’s computer system are covered under a commercial crime policy’s computer fraud endorsement. In February 2005, a computer hacker gained access to the main computer system of shoe retailer DSW Shoe Warehouse, Inc. (“DSW”) Retail Ventures, Inc.,

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Insurance Retail Communications 40

Reltio

OCTOBER 4, 2018

based healthcare insurer, one of the largest U.S.-based based pet retailers, one of the largest mortgage providers – rely on Reltio for their digital transformation and customer engagement initiatives. These are exciting times for enterprises looking to transform themselves and leapfrog the competition.

MDM 69

MDM Cloud Analytics GDPR 69