LinkedIn Hit With 310 Million Euro Fine for Data Privacy Violations From Irish Watchdog

October 25, 2024 at 09:47AM LinkedIn has been fined 310 million euros by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for violations related to data privacy. This enforcement action highlights ongoing concerns about compliance with data protection regulations. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** – LinkedIn has been fined 310 million euros. – The fine was imposed by Ireland’s Data Protection … Read more

Wireless Carriers Face $200M FCC Fine As Data Privacy Waters Roil

April 30, 2024 at 12:56PM The FCC fined top US wireless carriers a total of $200 million for sharing customers’ location information without consent. The investigation, initiated after a sheriff used a location-finding service to access customer data, revealed that the carriers had sold data to two firms. The carriers argue the fines are based … Read more

A New Way To Manage Your Web Exposure: The Reflectiz Product Explained

March 6, 2024 at 07:10AM Reflectiz offers a proactive website security solution that continuously detects, prioritizes, and validates web threats to mitigate security, privacy, and compliance risks. Its unique browser explores and monitors webpage activities, providing visibility into web exposure, managing sophisticated threats, and aiding PCI DSS compliance. Reflectiz also introduces an innovative web risk … Read more

The Danger of Forgotten Pixels on Websites: A New Case Study

October 26, 2023 at 08:42AM A case study by Reflectiz highlights the risks of forgotten and misconfigured pixels on websites. In one instance, a healthcare provider had a pixel that collected private data without user consent, potentially leading to fines and damage to the company’s reputation. Configuration drift and compliance issues related to privacy regulations … Read more