Remove CCPA Remove Cybersecurity Remove Data Breach
article thumbnail

Securing Your Wealth: How Cybersecurity Affects Investment Decisions

VISTA InfoSec

The frequency and sophistication of cyber threats make cybersecurity a critical factor in any company. Therefore, investors should be more vigilant, recognizing that a company’s cybersecurity posture can significantly impact its financial health and stability.

article thumbnail

How to Appoint a Qualified Data Protection Officer(DPO)?

VISTA InfoSec

Their key responsibilities as per article 39 of GDPR include: Guiding the controller, processor, and employees on their data protection obligations under relevant regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, and others. Ensuring adherence to data protection laws, internal policies, and overseeing responsibilities, training, and audits.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Appoint a Qualified Data Protection Officer(DPO)?

VISTA InfoSec

Their key responsibilities as per article 39 of GDPR include: Guiding the controller, processor, and employees on their data protection obligations under relevant regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, and others. Ensuring adherence to data protection laws, internal policies, and overseeing responsibilities, training, and audits.

article thumbnail

How to Create a GDPR-Compliant Password Policy?

VISTA InfoSec

The Importance of a Strong Password Policy A strong password policy is a cornerstone of any cybersecurity strategy. According to a Verizon report , over 80% of hacking-related breaches are due to compromised passwords. CCPA compliance: California Consumer Privacy Act, focusing on consumer rights and data protection.

MFA
article thumbnail

Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Are First Sued Under New California Privacy Law

PYMNTS

And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

article thumbnail

Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Get First Taste Of New California Privacy Law

PYMNTS

And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

article thumbnail

Deep Dive: Credit Unions Work To Keep Members’ Data Private

PYMNTS

Failing to prevent a data breach is a surefire way to lose that trust, however. Credit unions possess vast troves of personal information such as credit card data and Social Security numbers that could devastate members if leaked. Data Breaches Within And Without. Credit unions are no strangers to data breaches.