Google Sued Under Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Collecting biometric information (or using Google, Facebook etc that do it for you)? I expect to see legislation like BIPA rolled out (not in China obvs) so make sure you’re […]
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Ethics Rules for Using Social Media in Legal Matters
The same rules apply to employers e.g. don’t force your employees to ‘friend’ you…: Social media is increasingly important in eDiscovery, employment investigations and jury research. Using social media in […]
ICO raids business suspected of illegal pension cold calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) searched a business premises in Chichester today as part of an investigation into the making of nuisance calls related to pensions. Original article here
The notification dilemma – what can you tell the public when you don’t yet know the extent of a data security incident?
Useful tips about tuning your disclosure messages…: In June, BCLP hosted a high profile data breach seminar, in which industry specialists, the ICO’s Head of Investigations, a former convicted hacker […]
“Bulletproof” dark web data centre seized by German police
Thats one more set of scumbags removed from circulation…: German authorities scuppered a pervasive dark web operation on Friday, saying it was being run out of a former NATO bunker. […]
International Day for the Universal Access to Information 2019
Today marks the annual commemoration of the ‘International Day for the Universal Access to Information’. This year’s theme is ‘Leaving No One Behind!’ and looks at how we can ensure […]
CCPA Security FAQs: Can a consumer bring suit in a California state court under the CCPA even if they were not injured by a data breach?
Just in case you were wondering…: Yes, if they satisfy the elements of a CCPA data breach claim. Section 1798.150 of the CCPA permits consumers to “institute a civil action” […]
New California privacy initiative proposed for 2020 ballot
Looking over the Atlantic from GDPR-land it looks like California is evolving towards a similar approach to individuals’ privacy…: […] The new initiative hints at conflicts and concerns that have […]
Privacy and Data Security Alert
Tightening of privacy legislation on the West Coast…: […] Subject to the governor’s signature, California’s breach-notification law will gain additional requirements related to biometric information due to the passage of […]
Dirwy a hysbysiad gorfodi i Superior Style Home Improvements
Mae Swyddfa’r Comisiynydd Gwybodaeth (ICO) wedi rhoi dirwy o £150,000 i gwmni ffenestri dwbl o Abertawe am wneud galwadau niwsans. Original article here