All Technology articles – Page 30
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DXC Technology appoints chief risk officer
DXC Technology announced Carla Christofferson has been appointed chief risk officer to lead the company’s risk and security efforts.
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ArticleApple, Walmart among compliance winners of 2019
Strong social stances, a dedication to doing what’s right, and leading by example highlight the qualities exemplified by our list of ethics and compliance winners of 2019.
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PremiumTop ethics and compliance failures of 2019
From antitrust and privacy concerns in the tech world to compliance officer liability in the pharmaceutical industry to unethical practices in the banking and accounting professions, more than a dozen companies made Compliance Week’s list of the biggest compliance fails in 2019.
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ArticleTop EU advisor: Clauses used for EU-U.S. data transfers ‘valid’
Big Tech can breathe a sigh of a relief that the mechanisms it uses to transfer data outside of the European Union to “third countries” provide sufficient privacy protection, according to a key advisor to the EU’s top court.
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ArticleCompanies deserve a break on rushed CCPA compliance
The CCPA has been rushed from the start, says CW Editor in Chief Dave Lefort, who believes the California attorney general’s plan to give leniency for companies making good-faith efforts is the right call.
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ArticleFuture-proofing the compliance professional
There may be many aspects of the future outside our influence, but something we can control is our ability to invest in our knowledge and skills to better prepare us for the opportunities and challenges we may be presented with.
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ArticleInternational banking regulator: Big Tech ‘may pose risks to financial stability’
Big technology firms like Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, and Google are a potential risk if they get more heavily involved in providing financial services, says the Financial Stability Board.
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GoDaddy announces new accounting chief
Web hosting company GoDaddy disclosed to the SEC the appointment of Nick Daddario to serve as chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer.
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ArticleRepublicans, Democrats spar over federal privacy bill
Republicans and Democrats have differing opinions on the rights and role of a federal privacy law, but both sides agreed at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Wednesday the time to act is now.
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Technology at center of Clayton-moderated discussion at SEC
“Message received,” SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said as panelists at his discussion on global macroeconomic trends emphasized how technology is affecting markets and why regulators must lead rather than follow.
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ArticleICO draft guidance helps U.K. firms clarify AI choices
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office has released guidance that lays out four principles—based on the GDPR—companies must consider when applying AI to their systems.
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ArticleSenate Dems propose ‘clear as a bell’ U.S. privacy law
Senate Democrats have proposed a new federal data privacy bill that seeks to empower consumers and support their civil rights in the digital economy.
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ArticleOFAC: Apple shows ‘reckless disregard’ for sanctions in ‘non-egregious’ violation
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control had harsh words for Apple’s sanctions compliance program in announcing a not-so-hefty $466,912 settlement with the technology giant.
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ArticleGuest column: Consumers embrace Big Tech
Mark Jamison of the American Enterprise Institute discusses why breaking up Big Tech would be bad for consumers, startups, and more.
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TrustArc acquires Nymity
TrustArc has announced its acquisition of Nymity, as the two privacy technology providers are combining forces with sights set on the future of technology-driven privacy solutions.
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Article‘Femtech’ wanders into uncharted regulatory territory
Applications that serve women’s health needs could soon be held to a higher standard of accountability for protecting users’ data if they become classified as “covered entities” under HIPAA.
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ArticleRegulators wary of crypto as digital assets go mainstream
Federal agencies struggle to categorize digital coins as currency, securities, commodities, property, or something else—but even as they dither, some big companies strive forward in the digital assets arena.
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ArticleSix steps for developing an AI ethics framework
Artificial intelligence can undoubtedly improve processes and create efficiencies, but it can also be an enormous risk if it’s not designed with ethics in mind.
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ArticleRegulators need experts in AI, too
Machine learning isn’t something that’s going to happen—it’s already happened. Ali Shah, head of tech policy at the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office, discusses how artificial intelligence will impact regulators.
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ArticlePrivacy warfare: Competitors, consumers pose new risks
With a new wave of privacy laws empowering consumers to police their own data, companies are facing increased risk in areas they might not have considered.