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Trump Has Reeled in More Than $200 Million Since Election Day
The president-elect has boasted about the donations for his inauguration, library and political activities from those seeking favor or perhaps in some cases, atonement.
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‘The Interview’: Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls
At the end of a tenure marked by war and division, the outgoing secretary of state defends his legacy on Gaza and Ukraine and says he’s made America stronger.
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Privacy Tip #426 – CyberArk Report Confirms Employees Bypass Cybersecurity Policies
CyberArk, an identity security provider, has issued a new report on employee risk that is a must-read for IT Professionals and executives. The report highlights several findings that are directly related to the risks employees pose to an organization….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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Navigating the Future: Generative AI and Information Governance in 2025
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, unlocking new possibilities in automation, creativity, and problem-solving. However, as we look toward 2025, the success and sustainability of Gen AI will depend on one critical element: information governance. Governance frameworks will provide the foundation for ethical AI development and ensure compliance, accountability,…
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Rhysida Hits American Addiction Centers + Publishes 2.8TB of Data
American Addiction Centers (AAC) has notified 422,424 individuals that their personal information was stolen in a cyber-attack attributed to the Rhysida criminal organization. The incident was discovered on September 26, 2024, and the notification letter to affected individuals confirmed that the information exfiltrated included names, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy…
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EEOC Fact Sheet on Wearable Technologies Indicates Growing Concern Over Employee Monitoring
On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its new fact sheet, “Wearables in the Workplace: Using Wearable Technologies Under Federal Employment Discrimination Laws,” which provides “pointers” to employers that utilize wearable technologies in their workforce. The fact sheet demonstrates the growing concern from regulators and legislators about intrusive technologies in…
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A Year in Privacy and Security: Privacy Violations, Large-Scale Data Breaches, and Big Fines and Settlements
2024 was a year chock-full of data breaches and privacy violations. Many new data privacy and cybersecurity regulations were introduced (and became effective), and regulators sent a strong message to businesses that privacy must be at the forefront of their strategy and goals and that robust security controls are required to protect employee and consumer…
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Youth Eastside Services Sends Out Data Breach Letters Following November Cyberattack
On December 20, 2024, Youth Eastside Services (“YES”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unknown and unauthorized party accessed its computer system. In this notice, Youth Eastside Services explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being…
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Senior Citizens, Inc. Provides Notice of Data Breach to an Unknown Number of People
On December 31, 2024, Senior Citizens, Inc. (“Senior Citizens”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party previously had gained access to its computer network. In this notice, Senior Citizens explain that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive…
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Lexington Diagnostic Center Announces Recent Data Breach Involving Sensitive Patient Information
On December 24, 2024, Lexington Diagnostic Center (“LDC”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that there was unauthorized access to the company’s computer system. In this notice, Lexington Diagnostic Center explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being…