Published: November 25, 2022
By Annie articles
We’re keeping it short this week so we can enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends. We hope you do the same. We will return with regular content next week!
Apple urged to address privacy gaps to protect reproductive health data
SC Magazine: Ten state attorneys are recommending that Apple address possible gaps in privacy protections to ensure reproductive health data for consumers are secure and not used to obtain location information in states where abortions become illegal. Studies over the years confirm that health and mental health apps often share user data with third parties – with users mostly unaware that their information is being shared. The attorney generals are urging Apply to conduct audits to ensure reproductive health information is protected “from being wrongfully exploited by those who would use it to harm pregnant people or providers” and also increase privacy protections of the apps.
CISO considerations for data privacy & compliance in 2023
Security Magazine: CISO’s must continue to stay ahead of the ever-changing privacy landscape in 2023 and beyond. Privacy and security teams need to work together instead of being siloed and CISO’s need to have a clear understanding of their company’s privacy strategy. Leaders must continually assess their security plans and procedures and also ensure their company is complying with all laws and regulations.
For 83% of companies, it’s not if a data breach will happen, but when (source)
Cybercrime will cost companies worldwide an estimated $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, up from $3 trillion in 2015 (source)
Charlies is a 14 year cyber security expert. He started his career in the U.S. armed forces and then transitioned into commercial roles. A security engineer by training, he's well-versed in tool deployment and administration.
Ellen bring a decade of GRC expertise to the TalPoint community. She's knowledgeable on a variety of frameworks and employs a methodical approach to compliance. She's available for needs assessments, gap assessments, internal audits, and for certain frameworks running independent 3rd party audits.
Zachary bring a 20+ year career in risk management to the TalPoint community. He's worked across healthcare, finance, and supply chain manufacturing. His broad experience offers both a holistic view of risk as well as a common sense approach to risk management.