BEUC supports data protection safeguards in EU-New Zealand Trade Agreement
The European Consumer Organisation released an opinion paper on the EU-New Zealand Trade Agreement, highlighting strong safeguards for personal data under the deal.
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Chinese tech company data breach potentially affects 800M records
Chinese technology company Xinai Electronics' database of facial images and license plates experienced a “massive” data breach, TechCrunch reports. The breach is believed to be the second largest in China, behind only to the breach of a Shanghai police database in June.
Dissecting the privacy job market for employers, employees
The global demand for privacy professionals has never been higher and the privacy job market reflects as much. Join the IAPP Sept. 28 on LinkedIn Live for a discussion about the current recruiting and hiring landscape, including employer tips for finding the best candidates and predictions for how the coming months may continue to shape the market.
Number of US data breaches dropped in first half of 2022
Publicly-reported data breaches fell in the first half of 2022, Government Technology reports. Citing a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center, cybercriminals adjusted their targets toward businesses and government institutions. In the first half of this year, 817 data breaches were reported in the U.S., which represents a 4% decrease from the same timeframe in 2021. The volume of affected persons decreased to 53.4 million, a decline of 45% from last year.
Working group takes on NIST Privacy Framework update
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology is in the process of updating its “Privacy Framework” document. To help develop the new framework, NIST created the Privacy Workforce Public Working Group, which is composed of approximately 750 privacy professionals from the commercial and public sectors, civil society, and academia. IAPP Staff Writer Alex LaCasse has the details.Full Story
Why FTC rulemaking pales in comparison to proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act
In a piece for Lawfare, Brookings Institution Tisch Distinguished Visiting Fellow Cameron Kerry discusses how proposed U.S. Federal Trade Commission privacy rulemaking is motivation, not a substitute, for passing the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
California Age-Appropriate Design Code receives final passage, awaits enactment
The California Legislature moved to address children's online safety concerns with final passage of Assembly Bill 2273, the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. The bill, which awaits enactment by Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., after unanimously passing the State Assembly and Senate, contains unique privacy requirements to protect minors age 17 and under. If enacted, the bill would come into force Jan. 1, 2024.
ANPD seeks feedback on high-risk data processing guidance
Brazil's data protection authority, the Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados, seeks stakeholder feedback on potential guidelines for processing high-risk personal data. The ANPD's intention with the guidance is to "assist small processing agents in the evaluation of the processing of personal data carried out by them." The two-part questionnaire for feedback is aimed at processing agents and the general public. The comment deadline is Sept.
Indonesia House of Representatives member emphasizes importance of passing PDP Bill
Indonesia’s House of Representatives Commission I Chairperson Meutya Viada Hafid said personal data breaches are a growing problem and reaffirmed the commission's commitment to finalizing the Personal Data Protection Bill. Hafid speculated the breaches could be linked to social media platforms and online commerce websites.Full Story
Sweden's DPA creates pilot program for decentralized AI
Sweden’s data protection authority, the Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, launched a pilot project with Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Halland and AI Sweden. The IMY will provide the three partners with legal guidance for decentralized artificial intelligence.