IT Security & Privacy

ESAs & ENISA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Boost Cybersecurity Cooperation

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) have signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement formalizes ongoing discussions and sets the framework for strengthened cooperation and information exchange between the agencies.

Australian Privacy Watchdog Initiates Civil Penalty Action Against Medibank Over 2022 Data Breach

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has filed civil penalty proceedings against Medibank Private Limited in the Federal Court, alleging serious privacy breaches related to the health insurer's massive data breach in October 2022.

Live Nation Faces Data Breach, Criminal Hacker Extortion Attempt

Live Nation Entertainment, the global entertainment and ticketing giant, has fallen victim to a cyber attack where company data was accessed and stolen by a criminal hacker. The company disclosed the incident in a regulatory filing.

Safeguarding Mission-Critical Data in the SaaS Era

As organizations increasingly rely on software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to power their operations, the need to secure sensitive data has become paramount. While SaaS providers offer convenience and scalability, they often fall short in providing robust data protection measures, leaving the onus on businesses to safeguard their critical information.

Navigating the Rising Cybersecurity Threat Landscape

The escalating cybersecurity threat environment is keeping compliance professionals on their toes, according to the latest Wall Street Journal survey. An overwhelming majority of companies (90%) reported an increase in cybersecurity risks over the past year, with nearly half describing the risk as having shot up substantially.

ICO Proposes £750,000 Fine Against PSNI Over Workforce Data Breach

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has announced its intention to fine the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) £750,000 for failing to protect the personal information of its entire workforce.

CMA Investigates Meta Over Suspected Anti-Competitive Use of Data

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Meta (formerly Facebook) under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998. The investigation concerns Meta's conduct related to the collection and use of data in providing online advertising services and its single sign-on function.