Poland's data protection authority, Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych, issued a PLN1.5 million fine to the American Heart of Poland after it experienced a data breach. The UODO claimed the medical company did not maintain appropriate safeguards, leading to a cyberattack that breached patients' and employees' sensitive information.Full story
Euronews interviewed former German Member of the European Parliament Patrick Breyer about his career of advocating for privacy rights. Breyer offered insight into the debate over the proposed ePrivacy Regulation negotiations, noting the European Commission may remove the file from consideration in the coming year.
Social platform X is facing privacy complaints with nine EU data protection authorities by privacy advocacy group NOYB after the company allegedly trained its artificial intelligence model on user data without consent, TechCrunch reports. NOYB Chairman Max Schrems said, "companies that interact directly with users simply need to show them a yes/no prompt before using their data.
The Philippines' National Privacy Commission published guidance, including an updated policy framework on the use of CCTV surveillance by personal information controllers and processors. NPC Privacy Commissioner John Henry D. Naga said, the "Circular ensures that the use of CCTV systems is both responsible and respectful of data subject rights."Full story
Former U.K. Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has been appointed as the Chair of the Jersey Data Protection Authority. Denham said her work with the JDPA "will be guided by international trends alongside foundational principles such as transparency, accountability and fairness."Full story
U.S. National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. said the White House is developing policies for cyber insurance to respond to "catastrophic" incidents, The Record reports. Coker said his office, along with the Department of the Treasury and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, will roll out a new policy by the end of the year.
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, fined Credit Agricole Auto Bank 1 million euros for illegally processing personal data of customers seeking to enter long-term vehicle leases.
Cash App users will be able to claim up to USD2,500 after the company agreed to settle its data breach lawsuit for USD15 million, The New York Times reports. The class-action lawsuit filed in the U.S.
Mint reports on the anxiety business leaders are feeling as India's government has yet to implement rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The lack of regulations means they cannot take action on issues like data transfer requests, and leaves business leaders uncertain on what practices to adopt.
The European Commission opened is soliciting stakeholder feedback toward its one-year review EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. The Commission seeks perspective on whether the DPF is functioning as intended. Public comments are due 6 Sept. and will be used toward a final report due for adoption third quarter 2024.Full story