White House officials are urging U.S. government agencies to carry out pre-deployment tests on the new federal encryption algorithm that aims to prevent cyberattacks from quantum computers, CyberScoop reports. The National Institute of Standards and Technology said testing the algorithm before production is important to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure the system is effective.Full story
The European Data Protection Board adopted the European Commission's report on its first review of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. A call for U.S. authorities to initiate monitoring activities for DPF-certified companies was among key takeaways from the EDPB's adoption.
In a recent keynote speech at the Global Privacy Assembly, European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders discussed the "increasing reality" of global data free flow due to growing global cooperation and alignment on data protection matters. Reynders also opined on the future of data protection enforcement in an "expanding digital regulatory framework," adding, "the need for bridges has never been as important as it is today."Full story
Join the IAPP for a LinkedIn Live 8 Nov. on the professional roles and emerging trends in AI governance. IAPP AI Governance Center Managing Director Ashley Casovan will speak with legal consultant Michael Brown, AIGP, CIPP/E, and PALS Hub founder Amaka Ibeji, AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP, on the developing characteristics around AI governance skills as well as what sorts of careers they may translate into.Full story
As cross-border data transfer regulations continue to evolve, they are also beginning to cover more categories of data.
Kenya's Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait spoke at the Global Privacy Assembly regarding enforcement efforts and challenges her office has faced when dealing with emerging technology.
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission issued a KRW21.6232 billion fine and a corrective order to Meta for alleged violations of the Personal Information Protection Act. The PIPC claimed Meta violated the PIPA by collecting Facebook users' sensitive personal information, including religious and political data, for ad-targeting purposes.Full story
Seven families in France filed a joint lawsuit against TikTok in Créteil's judicial court over claims the platform allowed underage users to view harmful content, Reuters reports. Boutron-Marmion Associates Partner Laure Boutron-Marmion said TikTok is a "commercial company offering a product to consumers who are, in addition, minors.
In an op-ed for MSNBC, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., claimed data brokers' access to sensitive personal information including location tracking data could mean women's reproductive health information is unnecessarily monitored. Wyden called for stronger privacy laws to protect consumers' personal information from being collected and sold.
A July ransomware attack on the City of Columbus, Ohio, allegedly breached more than 500,000 residents' personal data, TechCrunch reports.