The FTC announced today that, at the request of several members of Congress, it is again extending the Red Flags Rule enforcement deadline to December 31, 2010.
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May 2010
FTC Investigating Privacy Risks to Data Stored on Digital Copiers
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz recently sent a letter to Congressman Edward Markey, Co-Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Privacy Caucus, announcing that the FTC will addresses the privacy risks associated with the use of digital copiers.
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HHS To Examine Breach Notification and Risk Mitigation Plans
HHS To Examine Breach Notification and Risk Mitigation Plans
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Russia Considers Improving its Data Protection Law
The Russian Federation is considering amending the country’s data protection law.
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Hague Conference Adopts Paper on Privacy and Data Protection
At a meeting held April 7-9, 2010, the Hague Conference on Private International Law adopted a document that outlines the organization’s possible future work in the area of privacy and data protection law.
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HHS Official Reports Uptick in HIPAA Security Rule Enforcement
The HHS Office for Civil Rights recently indicated that it has stepped up enforcement of the HIPAA Security Rule, and is conducting compliance reviews for all HIPAA data breaches involving more than 500 individuals.
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Uncertainty Reigns Supreme: What Impact Will a Coalition Government Have on Data Protection Law in the UK?
Following the first “hung parliament” since 1974, the UK is facing considerable legislative reform under the newly formed Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition government, and one issue that unites the parties is their commitment to strengthening the current data protection regime implemented under the Labour government.
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EU Agency for Fundamental Rights: Prosecutions and Sanctions for Violations of Data Protection Law Limited or Non-Existent
According to a report issued by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, European data protection authorities lack sufficient independence and funding.
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German DPA Imposes €120,000 Fine on Deutsche Postbank AG
On May 7, 2010, a German bank was fined €120,000 for illegally disclosing the account information of more than a million customers.
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Commerce Department Takes Lead in Developing U.S. Internet Privacy Framework
During its May 7, 2010, symposium on privacy and innovation on the Internet, the U.S. Department of Commerce signaled its interest in both domestic and international privacy issues.
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