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A view from DC: FTC inquiry response, commissioner vacancy and more

IAPP Managing Director, Washington, D.C., Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, CIPP/US, CIPM, breaks down the latest privacy happenings in the nation’s capital, including a look at a road less traveled for responding to an inquiry from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Other notes on FTC happenings include potential Republican minority replacements for outgoing Commissioner Noah Phillips.Full Story

A view from Brussels: How EU trade policies may dictate data transfer regime

US financial sector clamps down on secure client communications

CNBC reports asset managers are joining financial institutions in working toward improved security for employees' personal communication tools used for connecting with clients remotely. Fund management firms are scrutinizing how staff and clients interact using tools such as WhatsApp in an effort to comply with rules laid out by the U.S.

Vietnam decree details data localization, crime data collection requirements

According to Baker McKenzie's Connect on Tech blog, Vietnam's government issued a decree outlining provisions of the Cybersecurity Law. The decree covers requirements for data localization and law enforcement data collection related to criminal investigations. Localization provisions include types of data to be localized, company compliance thresholds and data retention periods. The decree becomes effective Oct.

The IAPP top 5 most-read articles for the week of Aug. 15, 2022

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a public forum to discuss plans for and take public comments on its proposed privacy and data security rulemaking, the Daily Dashboard reported.

Apple reports 'serious' security vulnerabilities in multiple devices

Apple announced iPhones, iPads and Macs are vulnerable due to “serious” security flaws, The Associated Press reports. These flaws could give hackers the ability to remotely take over a device. The company published two security reports on the vulnerabilities Aug.

US immigration rights groups sue LexisNexis for collection of personal data

Four immigration rights groups sued LexisNexis in Illinois state court, alleging it violated privacy and consumer rights, Computer Weekly reports. The lawsuit alleges LexisNexis’ Accurint data aggregator collected and combined “extensive” personal information on individuals without their knowledge or consent and distributed it to federal immigration authorities, among other third parties.

Expect conflicting provisions between Indonesia's PDPL, existing statutes

Despite clearing up potential discrepancies around its provisions for a supervisory authority, issues regarding Indonesia's proposed Personal Data Protection Law may not be totally resolved. Christian Teo & Partners Associate Glenn Wijaya opines the PDPL, which is expected to be promulgated this month, contains more conflicts across various Indonesian statutes covering personal data.

Australia joins Global CBPR Forum

Australia Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell jointly announced the country joined the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum.

Data transparency framework key to effective regulation

While data protection and privacy regulations emerge and develop around the world, personal data continues to be legally collected, aggregated, analyzed, packaged and resold. Proofpoint Resident Chief Information Security Officer J.C. Checco said the gap that exists in effectively regulating data practices "lies in the need for transparency in the flow of personal information." Checco outlines a potential resolution framework based on personal information privacy ontology.Full Story

IAPP appoints Mark Thompson as Chief Strategy Officer

The IAPP announced Mark Thompson, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, as its Chief Strategy Officer. Thompson was director of the IAPP Research and Insights team prior to the new appointment. In his new role, Thompson will develop strategy and provide executive oversight of operations for the IAPP globally.

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