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U.S. lawmakers are split on how to implement a digital currency, with Republicans seeking to ensure citizens’ privacy and Democrats concerned with cybersecurity, Roll Call reports. However, members of both parties agree the U.S. Federal Reserve must be granted legislative authority to begin issuing a digital dollar, even though there is not yet a concrete proposal to do so. Democrats have said any legislation enabling the creation of a U.S.

The ever-evolving nature of online advertising often leaves children most vulnerable to their messages, whether knowingly or unknowingly. However, in the digital advertising world, children today are even more susceptible to ads that obfuscate the differences between commercials and entertainment, brought in part by so-called influencer culture. To discuss the future of online advertising to children, staff with the U.S.

New York’s Department of Financial Services reached a $4.5 million settlement with EyeMed Vision Care over Cybersecurity Regulation violations that led to a July 2020 breach. The DFS found EyeMed’s failure to conduct adequate risk assessments, implement multifactor authentication, and limit user access privileges enabled a threat actor to access its email mailbox containing more than six years of consumers’ sensitive and personal health data. Under the settlement, EyeMed will conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment and develop a plan to address identified risks.

In a report to the United Nations General Assembly, Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy Ana Brian Nougrères said digital technologies that process individuals’ personal data “in an invasive and large-scale manner” are not meeting their privacy expectations.