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FCC Seeks Comments on Cybersecurity Labeling Plan for Smart Devices

You might start seeing the Cyber Trust Mark on products by late 2024.

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PSNI Chief Constable seeks to reassure representative groups after data blunder

Simon Byrne told the Catholic Police Guild he was ‘committed to supporting everyone affected’.

The Independent UK

Data leaks have given Irish republican groups ‘upper hand’ against police, analysts warn

Breaches hurt police morale and may help republican paramilitaries intimidate officers and their families

The Guardian - UK

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Cumbria police admit huge breach of data of officers and staff

Exclusive: Accidental publishing of names and salaries happened in March and follows scandal over PSNI leak

The Guardian - UK

PSNI leadership pressed for ‘full response’ following data breach

Scores of officers have expressed concern for their safety.

The Independent UK

PSNI and UK voter breaches show data security should be taken more seriously

There were 9,000 breaches of personal information last year but experts say not enough is being done to stop them

The Guardian - UK

Quiz of The Week: 5 - 11 August

It’s been another dicey week for democracy. UK intelligence services say they have “found evidence” linking Russia to a cyberattack on the Electoral Commission, which jeopardised the data of up to 40 million British voters: the biggest data breach in UK history.

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Dissident republicans claim to have data from PSNI breach, says chief constable

Simon Byrne says he is ‘deeply sorry’ and that force is advising officers and staff about potential risks

The Guardian - UK

The Great Disney+ Password Crackdown Of 2023 Is Coming, What You Need To Know

During a Q3 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger hints at an impending password-sharing rules change for Disney+.

Cinemablend

The personal details of Northern Ireland's main police force have been leaked – three reasons why that's incredibly dangerous

Data breaches are not a good look for any institution or organisation. But depending on the nature of the data leaked and the organisation, some breaches can be more serious and have greater consequences than others.

The Conversation

3 Tech Stocks to Watch for Possible Growth in August

While macroeconomic headwinds have impacted the IT sector, its long-term prospects appear promising, and we think tech stocks BlackBerry (BB), Ribbon Communications (RBBN), and Aviat Networks (AVNW) could be worth watching for growth. Keep reading.

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UK minister defends plan to demand access to encrypted messages

Technology secretary says move proposed in online safety bill is necessary to combat child abuse

The Guardian - UK

Dissident republicans claim to possess leaked police information – PSNI chief - OLD

Hundreds of police officers have voiced fears for their safety following the data breach.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland dissident republicans claim to be in possession of leaked police officer data

Head of PSNI apologises for ‘industrial-scale breach’

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A global law firm separates from its Chinese partner, citing cybersecurity and data rules

One of the world’s biggest law firms says it is separating from the Chinese firm that was part of its global network for eight years, citing changes in cybersecurity and other rules that have rattled foreign companies

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How to set up Gmail two-factor authentication

Learn how to set up Gmail two-factor authentication and make it harder for hackers to attack your account

The Independent UK

NI police chief under pressure as officers fear for safety after data breach

Some 40 officers at MI5 headquarters in Co Down are reportedly among the 10,000 affected by the breach earlier this week.

The Guardian - UK

We know the risks of policing Northern Ireland, but this data breach exposes us as never before

Every morning, we check under our cars for bombs. Now many worry about the new danger this disclosure could bring, says Andrew George, a chief inspector in the PSNI

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India passes data protection legislation in Parliament. Critics fear privacy violation

Indian lawmakers have approved a data protection legislation that “seeks to better regulate big tech firms and penalize companies for data breaches” as several groups expressed concern over citizens’ privacy rights

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Chief Constable to be questioned on data breach

Simon Byrne has returned from a family holiday to face questions from the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

Al Jazeera

India passes data protection bill amid surveillance concerns

The new law has drawn criticism from opposition lawmakers and rights groups over the scope of exemptions.

The Hindu

RS passes four Bills, including data protection Bill, in Opposition’s absence

The Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill and the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill. The four Bills were discussed and passed after the Opposition walked out demanding a discussion on Manipur violence.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Electoral Commission hack: democracy needs stronger safeguards

Editorial: A culture of complacency around data security and a government obsessed with partisan games have put electoral regulation at risk

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

The Bill sets out norms for data processing digitally for firms, creates an adjudicatory mechanism for resolving disputes, and provides for the creation of a Data Protection Board of India.

The Independent UK

NI Chief Constable cuts short family holiday to answer questions on data breach

Simon Byrne will appear before a meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board in Belfast on Thursday.

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