Investigation Launched into Data Breach Involving OnePoint Patient Care NEWTOWN, Pa., Nov. 29, 2024 — The law firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP has announced an investigation into potential data privacy violations stemming from a significant data breach at OnePoint Patient Care, a hospice pharmacy service provider based in Tempe, Arizona. The…
X’s Update on Block Feature Raises Data Privacy Concerns Under DPDP Act In a significant update that has captured the attention of privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts alike, social media giant X (formerly Twitter) has modified its block feature, enabling users who have been blocked to view public posts of…
Pedestrians walk past a Safaricom customer service center in Nairobi’s central business district during the launch of its 5G internet service on October 27, 2022. (Reuters) Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider, is currently under investigation by Kenyan legislators regarding allegations of subscriber privacy violations and potential state surveillance facilitation. The…
Is Google Tag Manager Keeping Your Data Secure? Concerns about the security of digital tracking tools are mounting, especially regarding Google Tag Manager (GTM). While many businesses have come to rely on GTM for managing tracking tags and pixels, a recent case study highlights the potential dangers of inadequate oversight.…
The frequency and severity of cyberattacks directed at businesses and government entities are escalating. In response, state legislatures across the United States are urgently working to implement stricter cybersecurity regulations. Currently, 19 states have enacted or passed comprehensive consumer privacy laws. For cybersecurity professionals, this rapidly evolving landscape presents compliance…
An analytical review of cyber claims trends from Allianz. Cyber claims have shown a notable rise over the past year, significantly fueled by an increase in incidents related to data and privacy breaches, as stated by Allianz Commercial in its latest annual report on the cyber risk outlook. The frequency…
Marriott International has taken significant steps to enhance its information security protocols in light of a series of data breaches that collectively impacted approximately 344 million individuals globally between 2014 and 2020. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the proposed settlement on Wednesday, which includes commitments from Marriott to improve…
Mondelez Global Workers Pursue $750,000 Settlement Over Data Breach On October 4, 2024, attorneys representing workers from Mondelez Global LLC filed a motion in an Illinois federal court, seeking judicial approval for a $750,000 settlement. This agreement aims to resolve proposed class action lawsuits related to data privacy that have…
