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Published: August 5, 2022
TalPoint Weekly Wrap Up 8/5/2022
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TalPoint Weekly Wrap Up 8/5/2022
Connecticut Will Add More Privacy Requirements
SHRM: In May 2022, Connecticut’s governor signed legislation passing comprehensive consumer privacy law. While it doesn’t go into effect until July 1, 2023, businesses need to consider how to comply with the new law and put safeguards in place.
Twilio hacked by phishing campaign targeting internet companies
Tech Crunch:
Another week, another set of employees getting duped. Communications giant, Twilio, confirmed hackers gained access to customer data by tricking employees into providing their login credentials. The hackers didn’t use email but instead SMS phishing messages claiming to be Twilio’s IT department. The company revoked access to the compromised employee accounts and has increased its security training.
CA Health System Reaches $340K Settlement Over Healthcare Data Breach
Health IT Security: Another healthcare provider is settling a class-action lawsuit due to a data breach. Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System in California has reached a settlement with over 2,000 patients for $340,000. While social security numbers of bank accounts were not stolen, other sensitive patient information was accessed. The lawsuit should serve as another warning to healthcare systems to review their compliance controls and tighten up their security measures.
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