Controversial tech giant Huawei has filed a complaint in a U.S. federal court that challenges the constitutionality of government restrictions on its products.
Cybersecurity
Posted inData Privacy
Facebook: Can a data privacy dog really learn new tricks?
Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, wrote a long, detailed blog post on Wednesday to announce new data security and privacy initiatives. Has he seen the light, or is this yet another false promise from the social media giant?
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FTC proposes consumer data rule changes for financial institutions
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to rules under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act that protect the privacy and security of customer information held by financial institutions.
Posted inAccounting & Auditing
Internal audit still vexed by data, third-party risks
Internal audit is making strides in steering its focus and resources toward companies’ emerging risks—but there’s still some work to be done, the IIA says.
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Understanding NIST’s new Risk Management Framework
NIST’s new Risk Management Framework—used with the agency’s Cybersecurity Framework—offers companies direction in integrating cyber-security, privacy, and supply-chain risk management.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
NYDFS: Implementation deadline for cyber-security regulation approaching
The final implementation period for the New York Department of Financial Services’ landmark cyber-security regulation ends March 1, meaning that DFS-regulated entities and licensed persons covered by the regulation must be in full compliance by that time.
Posted inRisk Management
Deloitte: financial institutions reengineer risk management
Financial institutions are beginning new efforts to reengineer their risk management programs and tap into emerging technologies, according to a survey conducted by Deloitte Global.
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FAQ: Understanding U.S. privacy protections in place and under consideration
The following is a look at some of the many questions companies may have as debates continue over national and state laws and regulations pertaining to data privacy protections.