Data

Facebook's GDPR consequences are still up in the air following a data breach, as Irish regulators are waiting on more information before determining if the social network will face a fine.

https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/252449909/Facebook-GDPR-fate-uncertain-following-data-breach

From how we monitor air pollution and manage our public transport systems, to how we enable connected cars and the next generation of 5G mobile services, the forthcoming ePR could have a lasting impact on European society

https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Beyond-GDPR-Why-ePrivacy-could-have-an-even-greater-impact-on-Europe

The ICO revealed that between 6 January and 11 March 2017, a Bupa employee was able to extract the personal information of 547,000 Bupa Global customers and offer it for sale on the dark web.

https://www.insuranceage.co.uk/regulation/3622121/bupa-fined-ps175000-over-data-security

Facebook is under increased pressure to demonstrate that users’ personal data is protected as it faces a potential fine of more than a billion dollars for a data breach affecting millions of users

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449726/Facebook-could-face-up-to-16bn-fine-for-data-breach

The UK’s privacy watchdog has issued warning letters to organisations, including some NHS trusts and government organisations, for failing to pay a new data protection fee

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449372/ICO-threatens-fines-for-outstanding-fees

Despite the benefits of the payment card industry security standard, there is a concerning downward trend in compliance, a report reveals

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252449280/PCI-DSS-compliance-falls-despite-security-benefit

Facebook said attackers were able to exploit a vulnerability in a feature known as “View As” to gain control of people's accounts.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45686890

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has hit credit agency Equifax with a £500,000 fine for not protecting the personal data of 15 million UK customers.

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252448951/Equifax-fined-by-ICO-for-security-failings

Many businesses are disclosing minor personal data breaches to the UK's data protection watchdog, wrongly believing that they have to report those incidents under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the watchdog has said.

https://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2018/september/ico-warns-over-reporting-data-breaches/

FCA admits it will be unable to manage financial crime effectively if it cannot share data with EU authorities.

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252448523/FCA-warns-it-cannot-manage-financial-crime-risks-without-sharing-data-with-EU