Exploring key EU, US cybersecurity policies
Join the IAPP 12 Dec. for a LinkedIn Live exploring high-level cybersecurity policies in the EU and U.S.
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Meta to restrict advertisers' data use
Meta announced plans to restrict advertisers' access to certain categories of user data on its platforms, Marketing Brew reports. The plans, as spelled out in an update to Meta's advertising policy, will limit advertisers' access to data by topic, which will include health and wellness, financial services, and politics.
US senators make final KOSPA push
The Hill reports U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced an amended version of the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act aimed at getting U.S. House consideration before the end of the year. Lawmakers amended Kids Online Safety Act provisions in the bill with input from the social platform X while the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act remains in the omnibus.
EPDS reviews European Commission's Microsoft 365 compliance report
The European Data Protection Supervisor is reviewing whether the European Commission fulfilled its obligations to stop data transfer flows related to its use of Microsoft 365. The Commission was ordered to stop the transfers after the EDPS ruled its use of the product resulted in unauthorized disclosures of personal data; its decision is being contested in court.Full story
New EU tech policy commissioner aims to enforce digital regulations equitably
The Financial Times reports European Commission Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen will not target any specific tech company accused of violating EU regulations. "This is not personal," Virkkunen said.
Argentina's AAIP releases children's online safety guides
Argentina's Agency of Access to Public Information released two guides on how to protect children in digital environments. One is aimed at giving adults tools and advice to work with adolescents on issues such as data protection and privacy. The other guide addresses the same topics with children directly.Full story
New York attorney general settles health care cyberattack case
The New York attorney general's office reached an agreement with HealthAlliance to resolve a complaint related to a cyberattack the provider sustained in 2023. HealthAlliance allegedly did not patch a vulnerability in its cybersecurity system after being made aware of an issue, allowing the attack to steal patient records. The agreement includes a USD550,000 penalty.Full story
CPPA Board to honor outgoing executive director
The California Privacy Protection Agency Board will honor outgoing executive director Ashkan Soltani at its 19 Dec. public meeting. The agenda also includes discussing upcoming legislative priorities and updates on the agency's intergovernmental work.Full story
Google makes strides on quantum computing
Google announced progress toward a quantum computer after it revealed a supercomputer capable of solving calculations several times faster than current technology, The New York Times reports. The hope is such tech will eventually progress to a place where it can supercharge AI products and chemistry research.Full story
CNIL publishes results from health data standard reform consultation
France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, published an overview of the first stage of the agency's efforts to overhaul health data standards. The overview contains all feedback received as part of the CNIL's public consultation on the effort, which will be presented during a 10 Dec. webinar.