Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
This is a very interesting report from the ICO about the use of messaging apps, in particular WhatsApp, during the pandemic and the issue of information being lost or unaccountable because “backed-up”, “approved” channels were not used. Behind the Screens (ico.org.uk) We have an issue at the moment similar to …
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Various departments of the US Government have issued a joint advisory about MedusaLocker ransomware as part of their #stopransomware initiative. #StopRansomware: MedusaLocker | CISA Knowledge of circulating ransomware malware helps all organisations and individuals respond to the threats, when organisations that have been compromised, delay reporting the attacks or even …
Sorry but the headlines below all contain the obvious biscuit pun! Knowing, explicitly, what an organisation plans to do with your personal data when you access a web site or sign up for an online service is an essential step in maintaining your privacy. Have a look at this article …
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The ICO has taken action against Clearview AI Inc for using the images of UK residents to create a global face recognition database and has prohibited them from collecting images of UK residents from the internet. This was a joint investigation between the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) …
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If you run an online service that is aimed at children, or children will use, then read this and check you and your developers are following the code. Best interests of the child self-assessment | ICO
