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Canada to Create Top Official to Police Artificial Intelligence Under New Data Law

Businesses could face criminal prohibitions and penalties if they attempt to obtain people’s data unlawfully under Bill C-27

Staff Reporter Jun 30, 2022 3 min read Human Resources

Feds Raid Dark Web Market Selling Data on 24 Million Americans

SSNDOB sold email addresses, passwords, credit card numbers, SSNs and more

Staff Reporter Jun 8, 2022 3 min read News

South Mediterranean Countries Face the Challenge of Protecting Personal Data

South Mediterranean countries should be aware of the “necessity” associated with the protection of personal data. These policies are not used adequately when cases such as identity theft, loss or theft of personal data are filed every day.

Staff Reporter Jun 5, 2022 2 min read Cybersecurity

Banking-Related Phishing Scams on the Rise Again in Singapore; Police Flag at Least 28 Cases Since May

At least 28 victims collectively lost S$114,000 to banking-related phishing scams since the start of May, the police said.

Staff Reporter Jun 5, 2022 3 min read Cybersecurity

Data Breach Disrupts UK Army Recruitment

Officials shut the computerised enrolment system down in the middle of March as a precaution after the personal data of more than 100 army recruits was found being offered for sale on the dark web.

Staff Reporter Apr 26, 2022 2 min read Cybersecurity

Medical Data Breach in Calif. Involves More than 300,000 Individuals

The exposed files contained patient information, including name, address, date of birth, medical record number, hospital or medical group, patient account number, health-related information and claim information.

Staff Reporter Apr 11, 2022 2 min read Healthcare Technology

Buenos Aires to Create Digital Identity Platform

The platform will be decentralized, public and non-permissioned. In the next 90 days, the city will define the architecture of the platform and decide what blockchain it will be built on.

Staff Reporter Apr 1, 2022 2 min read News

The Technology Modernization Fund Announces $9 Million for Transformative Projects to Protect Personal Data, Modernize Key Systems at Two Agencies

Two newest Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) investments funded by American Rescue Plan boost cybersecurity and public-facing services at small agencies

Staff Reporter Mar 14, 2022 5 min read Policy & Governance

Canadian Bankers Association and WEF Push for Canadian National Digital ID

Potentially, additional personal data such as a person’s sexuality, credit score, criminal record, gun license status, and vaccine status could be included in a digital ID.

Staff Reporter Mar 3, 2022 3 min read Civic Infrastructure

HHS Warns of EMR, EHR Security Risks

HHS' latest brief emphasized the severity of EMR and EHR security risks and urged organizations to implement technical safeguards.

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