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Next Week Is Gonna Be a Big One...
Hello all, and happy Thursday!
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Hello all, and happy Thursday!
As always, there’s plenty of new developments in the privacy world we can focus on—but today, I’d like to draw your attention to The Privacy Pro Survival Summit.
On October 22nd, my colleagues at Osano and a slew of privacy, cybersecurity, and legal experts will be presenting a series of sessions throughout the day on topics like:
- Privacy program management
- AI governance
- Compliance cross-collaboration
- Avoiding burnout
- And more
The summit is right around the corner, and it’s an excellent opportunity to network with other privacy pros looking for the same thing you are: connection, insights, and indispensable tips for surviving the wild world of data privacy.
I'd love to see you there if you're available! I promise there will be plenty of follow-up and takeaways to boot—keep an eye on this newsletter in the upcoming weeks.
Best,
Arlo
P.S. Attendees are also eligible for 4 CPE credits for IAPP certifications (CIPM, CIPP, CIPT) and 0.75 CPE credits for IAPP AIGP certifications!
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Highlights from Osano
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4 Ways Privacy in Business Generates ROI
Investing in data privacy can generate returns by as much as $2.7 for every dollar spent. How? Find out in this blog.
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Data Privacy Buy-In: The Usual Suspects and What to Say to Them
Trying to secure resources for your privacy program? Find out how to approach stakeholders like the CFO, CIO, CISO, and others.
Upcoming Webinars and Events
The Privacy Pro Survival Summit
Join us for a one-day, virtual event designed to help privacy professionals survive and thrive in the world of data privacy.
October 22nd | Save your seat
Unlock Privacy ROI: Why Making Cross-Functional Allies Is Key
How can privacy prove its value to the business and be seen as more than "just" a cost center? Find out how to demonstrate ROI and gain allies in this webinar.
November 7th | Save your seat
Top Privacy Stories of the Week
Do Paid Data-Removal Services Pay Off?
Personal data is easily accessible from “people search” sites, which aggregate data from public records and social media. As data privacy grows in the public consciousness, data-removal services have become popular. Do they work? The short answer: no. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke to Yael Grauer, a researcher at Consumer Reports, who looked into the efficacy of the data-removal industry.
Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against TikTok Under SCOPE Act
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a lawsuit against TikTok for operating its platform in violation of the Texas Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act. The SCOPE Act, among other restrictions, prohibits digital service providers from sharing, disclosing, or selling minors’ personal information without the consent of a parent or guardian. In the complaint, the Attorney General alleges that TikTok unlawfully shared and disclosed minors’ personal identifying information to other TikTok users and several third parties, such as business partners and search engines.
Internet Archive Hacked, Data Breach Impacts 31 Million Users
Internet Archive's "The Wayback Machine" has suffered a data breach after a threat actor compromised the website and stole a user authentication database containing 31 million unique records. News of the breach began circulating Wednesday afternoon after visitors to archive.org began seeing a JavaScript alert created by the hacker, stating that the Internet Archive was breached.
EU AI Act Checker Reveals Big Tech's Compliance Pitfalls
A new tool approved by EU officials generates a score for AI models based on their compliance with the EU AI Act on a 0 to 1 scale. On average, Big Tech companies such as OpenAI and Meta, have received scores of around 0.75, but often demonstrate shortcomings in key areas.
California and Colorado Establish Protections for Neural Data
Two states, California and Colorado, have amended their respective data privacy regulations to categorize neural data as sensitive personal data. New emerging technologies, such as augmented reality devices with neural interfaces and other external devices capable of measuring neural activity, fall outside the scope of existing medical regulations, yet can record potentially highly sensitive information.
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