Tag: personal data

Texas Slaps Allstate Owned Arity with Privacy Violation Notice

Angela Linders
Allstate data privacy violation

Texas Attorney General Accuses Arity of Violating Data Privacy Laws Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a notice of violation to Arity, a data broker owned by Allstate, for allegedly failing to comply with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). The notice, sent on November 29 and later made public, accuses Arity of failing to clearly notify consumers about the types of data it gathers and processes. It also claims the company sold sensitive data without user consent, raising concerns about privacy and ethical use of personal…

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Casino Cyber Siege: How MGM and Caesars Attacks Highlight the Power of Cyber Insurance

David Derigiotis
casino cyber security Insurance

In late 2023, two of the most iconic names in the hospitality industry—MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment—fell victim to significant cyberattacks. These breaches underscore the growing threat of cybercrime and highlight a dramatic shift in the digital battleground. Beyond a simple wake-up call for cybersecurity measures, these incidents showcase the pivotal role of cyber insurance in mitigating financial and operational damages and providing a lifeline during the chaos of a cyber crisis. The Attacks: What Happened? MGM Resorts International Russian hacker group, ALPHV, infiltrated MGM’s systems with a crippling ransomware…

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Newly drafted bill will oblige faster disclosure following data breach

Congress has been reviewing draft legislation requiring organizations to take greater care with the security of the personal data of their customers, and to offer faster disclosure should a data breach occur.  U.S. Representative Mary Bono Mack has circulated draft legislation of a bill for discussion on this topic after having held several hearings in order to reprimand Sony Corp. for taking so long to inform their customers about data lost during an attack to their PlayStation network.  Moreover, the proposed bill would include a regulation for businesses to start…

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