Regulatory (59)
FCC Proposes Faster Data Breach Warnings for Telecom Customers
- Friday, 13 January 2023
- Regulatory
- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed rules that would eliminate the current mandatory waiting period of seven business days before telecommunications companies can notify customers about cybersecurity incidents. So reports Engadget.
Read more...FBI Director Warns of TikTok Security Concerns
- Wednesday, 07 December 2022
- Regulatory
- Written by Security Tech Brief Staff
The head of the FBI has sounded the alarm about national security risks from TikTok. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Meta Fined $275M by European Regulator Over Breach
- Thursday, 01 December 2022
- Regulatory
- Written by Security Tech Brief
The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Meta €265 million ($275 million) after a breach that led to more than 530 million Facebook users’ email addresses, mobile phone numbers and other personal data surfacing online. So reports TechCrunch.
Read more...EU Eyes Tighter Rules for Smart Devices’ Cybersecurity
- Monday, 21 November 2022
- Regulatory
- Written by Security Tech Brief
Manufacturers would be required to adhere to cybersecurity standards for Internet-connected devices under new legislation that has been proposed by the European Union’s executive body. So reports Claims Journal.
Read more...Drizly’s FTC Breach Case Raises Stakes for Execs
- Wednesday, 02 November 2022
- Regulatory
- Written by FinTech News Brief
A recent settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Drizly, a liquor delivery app owned by Uber, has upped the ante for executives who oversee lapses in cybersecurity.
Read more...Parent of Fast Fashion Brand Shein Fined $1.9M
- Thursday, 20 October 2022
- Regulatory
- Written by Security Tech Brief
The state of New York has fined Zoetop $1.9 million due to a data breach. Zoetop is the parent of fast fashion brands Shein and Romwe. So reports The Verge.
Read more...Twitter Agrees to $150M Fine Over Data Use
- Thursday, 02 June 2022
- Regulatory
- Written by Security Tech Brief
Federal regulators have announced that Twitter will pay a $150 million fine to settle allegations that it illegally used people’s phone numbers and email addresses to sell targeted advertising. So reports NPR.
Read more...SEC Breach Disclosure Proposal Would Force CISOs to Think Fast
- Thursday, 14 April 2022
- Regulatory
- Written by Security Tech Brief
The SEC has proposed a data breach disclosure rule that would require chief information security officers to more quickly assess the impact of a cyberattack. So reports GovInfoSecurity.
Read more...State Department Opens New Cybersecurity Bureau
- Friday, 08 April 2022
- Regulatory
- Written by Security Tech Brief
The State Department has begun operating a new Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy. So reports CNET.
Read more...Cyber Reporting Requirement Passes Congress in $1.5T Bill
- Friday, 08 April 2022
- Regulatory
- Written by Security Tech Brief
Congress has approved a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill that includes a mandate for critical infrastructure companies to promptly disclose cyberattacks and ransomware payments. So report Insurance Journal and Cybersecurity Dive.
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