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3M US citizens' personal data stolen in ransomware attack on insurer's software

More than 3 million members of a nationwide supplemental health insurer had personal information stolen in a ransomware attack on its transfer software, TechCrunch reports, citing figures from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights breach portal. Florida-based NationBenefits previously confirmed more than 7,100 state residents had their information stolen in a "mass ransomware attack," which targeted Forta's GoAnywhere file transfer software.

Tech-funded groups argue child protection bills would hurt user privacy

Tech trade groups representing large digital platforms are working to halt legislative efforts to protect children online, arguing the measures would hurt user privacy, The Washington Post reports. "A combination of very organized industry opposition as well as the short calendar of state legislative sessions can make it more of an uphill battle to be passing bills," Common Sense Media Policy Counsel Irene Ly said.

Similar principles, subtle differences between UK and California age-appropriate design rules

As lawmakers conclude new regulations are needed to support the online protection and development of children and young people, a recent proliferation of codes, laws, bills and regulatory guidance documents govern how online service providers interact with them. Key examples are the U.K. Age-Appropriate Design Code and the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. Baker McKenzie's Elizabeth Denham and Jonathan Tam, CIPP/C, CIPP/US, explore the similar principles and subtle differences between the two regulations.

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