Data Privacy, Data Security, Government Whistleblower Alleges Russia-linked IP Address Attempted Access During DOGE Data Breach Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 15, 2025 A whistleblower’s complaint claims DOGE personnel disabled monitoring tools to avoid detection by the National Labor Relations Board. (Image: Shutterstock) A federal whistleblower has raised significant allegations…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare HHS Highlights Security Vulnerabilities in Data Breach Affecting Nearly 300,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 11, 2025 (Image: Northeast Radiology) A medical imaging firm operating in New York and Connecticut has agreed to a settlement of $350,000 with federal regulators due to potential…
NEWTOWN, Pa., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a leading national class action law firm, is currently investigating allegations of data privacy breaches involving the United Domestic Workers of America, AFSCME Local 3930 (UDW). On or around January 17, 2025, UDW identified unauthorized activity within its IT…
Robert Cottrill, Technology Director at digital transformation firm ANS, discusses the critical balance between the advantages of AI and the risks it imposes on data security and privacy, with a specific focus on large enterprises. The UK Government is significantly boosting its investment through the AI Opportunities Action Plan, propelling…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare FTC Asserts 23andMe’s Privacy Obligations Must Be Honored Amid Bankruptcy Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • March 31, 2025 Image credit: 23andMe The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a communication to the bankruptcy trustees of 23andMe, emphasizing that any prospective sale of the genetic testing…
In a perplexing development that has raised eyebrows in the academic and cybersecurity communities, Xiaofeng Wang, a distinguished computer scientist at Indiana University, has seemingly vanished from public view. Wang, who has dedicated the past two decades to advancing knowledge in cryptography, privacy, and cybersecurity, has had his university profile,…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into TikTok and Truecaller amidst concerns regarding potential data breaches. This initiative aims to ensure that both companies adhere to the stipulations set forth in the Nigeria Data Protection Act. Vincent Olatunji, the NDPC’s national commissioner and Chief Executive Officer,…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has initiated an investigation into TikTok and Truecaller regarding potential data breaches connected to compliance failures under the Nigeria Data Protection Act. This announcement was made by Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, during a press conference…
Privacy Laws in the U.S.: A Complex Landscape In an age where our online interactions are increasingly scrutinized, understanding who is managing our personal data becomes crucial. While those ubiquitous “Accept Cookies” banners might seem trivial, they signify a deeper issue regarding how personal data is collected and managed in…
