Last Thursday I posted about how tomorrow (1/28) is International Data Privacy Day.
I was delighfully surprised to receive an email in response to my blog post from Leonardo Cervera, the coordinator of Data Privacy Day 2008! Be sure to check out his site to find comprehensive information about all the activities being done for Data Privacy Day, as well as seeing the world-wide support Data Privacy Day is being given…it is good to see government agencies and large corporations acknowledging the importance of preserving privacy.
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Some more information and ideas for Data Privacy Day, January 28
Sunday, January 27th, 2008The Deputy Director of National Intelligence Does Not Understand Key Concepts Of Privacy
Monday, November 12th, 2007I found a report yesterday, “Intelligence deputy to America: Rethink privacy” quite interesting. The impact on privacy…the actual definition, not the definition Donald Kerr, the principal deputy director of national intelligence, thinks it should be…would not only be a huge step backward for the country, but it would also increase the threats to personally identifiable information (PII) exponentially.
French Supreme Court Decision Points Out Importance Of Using Monitoring Notices Wherever In The World You Have Personnel
Sunday, November 11th, 2007I just read about a French Supreme Court decision made on October 10 (you can see a Google English rough translation of it here) that is significant to organizations who have employees in France, or anywhere worldwide for that matter, and the organization’s employee monitoring practices.
FTC Continues Active Compliance Enforcement: Applies $7.7 Million In Fines To 6 Do-Not-Call Violators
Saturday, November 10th, 2007This week the FTC once again demonstrated that they aggressively enforce compliance with those regulations for which they have responsibility.
In their press release, “FTC Announces Law Enforcement Crackdown on Do Not Call Violators” they detail their recent actions against six organizations for non-compliance with the Do Not Call (DNC) registry requirements. The involved settlements totaled close to $7.7 million in civil penalties. In addition to the following, actions against Global Mortgage Funding are pending.
Here is an overview of the non-compliance activities and associated fines/penalties:
3 Creative Ways to Fund Information Security and Privacy Awareness
Thursday, November 8th, 2007Several years ago I helped the information protection program at a large organization with getting supplies and prizes for the awareness program on an extremely limited budget. Having some type of prizes and/or recognition for awareness activities and contests is a very good motivator to get your folks involved, and to raise their awareness of important information security, privacy and compliance issues in the process!
Definitions For the Identity Theft Prevention Program Rule Under FACTA & Questions For Your Organization
Friday, November 2nd, 2007In addition to some great followup questions I got from Andy in response to my blog posting yesterday, “FTC Now Requires Organizations to Have an Identity Theft Prevention Program” I have also received some interesting questions from others about the new Identity Theft Prevention Program Rule, along with having the opportunity to have some interesting discussions with several folks today, such as Linda McGlasson at bankinfosecurity.com.
Definitions For the Identity Theft Prevention Program Rule Under FACTA & Questions For Your Organization
Friday, November 2nd, 2007In addition to some great followup questions I got from Andy in response to my blog posting yesterday, “FTC Now Requires Organizations to Have an Identity Theft Prevention Program” I have also received some interesting questions from others about the new Identity Theft Prevention Program Rule, along with having the opportunity to have some interesting discussions with several folks today, such as Linda McGlasson at bankinfosecurity.com.
FTC Now Requires Organizations to Have an Identity Theft Prevention Program
Thursday, November 1st, 2007Did you know that if you are a U.S. financial organization, *AND/OR* if you have information about your U.S. customers with which identity theft could occur, you are now legally required to have a documented Identity Theft Prevention Program to help prevent identity theft in connection with new and existing accounts?
