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Supreme Court finds claim for compensation under data protection legislation cannot proceed on "opt-out basis" in high profile Lloyd v Google case
In its judgment this morning the Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal's decision in the high profile Lloyd v Google case, which would have opened the floodgates for class actions for compensation for loss of control of personal data to be brought on behalf of very large numbers of individuals without identifying class members: Lloyd v Google LLC [2021] UKSC 50.
Cyber Monthly Wrap-up (UK, EMEA and the US) - April 2024
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Welcome to HSF’s April wrap up which features our top picks for cyber-related news in the UK, EMEA and US. In a world overflowing with individual incidents and long-form analysis, our short articles are aimed at cutting through the noise, pointing you to key developments, providing you with learning points at a glance and signposting you to longer form content. If you would like to find out more, do reach out to one of our international team.
By Andrew Moir Verified, Miriam Everett, Peter Dalton, Joseph Falcone, Jonathan Cross, Kate Macmillan, Ridvan Canbilen
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Cyber Monthly Wrap-up (UK, EMEA and the US) - February 2024
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Welcome to HSF’s February wrap up which features our top picks for cyber-related news in the UK, EMEA and US. Our short summaries and commentaries are aimed at pointing you to key developments and stories in the world of cyber, giving you the awareness and insights you need at a glance, while pointing you to longer form content if you would like to find out more.
By Andrew Moir Verified, Miriam Everett, Peter Dalton, Joseph Falcone, Jonathan Cross, Kate Macmillan, Ridvan Canbilen
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The details of the fine imposed on Equifax Ltd by the Financial Conduct Authority
Equifax Ltd, the UK subsidiary of US company Equifax Inc, has been fined £11m by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) six years after the 2017 data breach which affected over 13.7m UK consumers.
Cyber Monthly Wrap-up (UK, EMEA and the US) - November 2023
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Welcome to HSF’s November wrap up; our top picks for cyber-related news in the UK, EMEA and US. Our short summary and commentary is aimed at giving you the awareness and insights you need, with minimum time investment. Below you will find: Developments in regulatory requirements and guidance; Wider cyber industry news; and Particularly noteworthy (reported) cyber incidents.
By Andrew Moir Verified, Miriam Everett, Peter Dalton, Joseph Falcone, Jonathan Cross, Kate Macmillan, Ridvan Canbilen
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SEC Sues SolarWinds And CIO Timothy Brown For Federal Securities Laws Violations Based On Failure To Maintain Adequate Cybersecurity Protections
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against SolarWinds Corporation and its chief information security officer, Timothy G Brown, alleging the defendants violated federal securities laws by misleading investors as to the adequacy of SolarWinds' cybersecurity measures.
SEC sues SolarWinds and CIO Timothy Brown for federal securities laws violations based on failure to maintain adequate cybersecurity protections
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against SolarWinds Corporation and its chief information security officer, Timothy G Brown, alleging the defendants violated federal securities laws by misleading investors as to the adequacy of SolarWinds’ cybersecurity measures.
Insights on outsourcing and other lessons from a data breach - the UK FCA perspective
On 13 October 2023, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its press release and Final Notice to Equifax Limited (Equifax Ltd), the UK subsidiary of US company Equifax Inc, in relation to a major 2017 data breach which affected over 13.7 million UK consumers. The FCA determined that the firm had breached Principles 3, 6 and 7 of its Principles for Businesses and imposed a fine of over £11m on Equifax Ltd.
Institutionalising cyberattack mitigation strategies to safeguard SA’s energy sector
In an increasingly digitised world, where critical infrastructure and essential services rely heavily on interconnected networks, the threat of cyberattacks looms large. This menace has become a pressing concern in SA’s energy sector, underpinned by high-profile incidents that have created the urgent need for enhanced cyber resilience strategies.
High profile cyberattacks increase emphasis upon cyber resilience in South Africa’s energy sector
CYBERATTACKS ON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA On Thursday the 25th of July 2019, the City of Johannesburg’s electricity service provider, City Power, suffered a ransomware attack which encrypted its databases, applications and network. The attack disabled the utility’s website and prevented its customers from being able to purchase electricity from the utility which potentially impacted up to a quarter of a million customers.
High profile cyberattacks increase emphasis upon cyber resilience in South Africa’s energy sector
On 25 July 2019, the City of Johannesburg’s electricity service provider, City Power, suffered a ransomware attack which encrypted its databases, applications and network. The attack disabled the utility’s website and prevented its customers from being able to purchase electricity from the utility which potentially impacted up to a quarter of a million customers.
US SEC Moves Against Individual Directors Over SolarWinds Nation State Supply Chain Attack
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s issue of a Wells Notice to SolarWinds Corporation's former and current executives this summer is a sharp reminder that there can be serious consequences for individuals following cyber security incidents. There is a global trend towards holding senior people within companies personally responsible for cyber security.
US SEC moves against individual directors over SolarWinds nation state supply chain attack
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s issue of a Wells Notice to SolarWinds Corporation’s former and current executives this summer is a sharp reminder that there can be serious consequences for individuals following cyber security incidents. There is a global trend towards holding senior people within companies personally responsible for cyber security.
Data Class Actions: Claim For Misuse Of Private Information Could Not Be Brought As
The High Court has dismissed an attempt to bring a claim for misuse of private information as an "opt-out" representative action under CPR 19, where the representative claimant was seeking damages based on a "lowest common denominator" of the claimant class: Prismall v Google UK Ltd [2023] EWHC 1169 (KB). A representative action under CPR 19 can only be brought if the represented class has the "same interest" in the claim.
How Banking Managers Can Mitigate Cyber Risk Liability
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Processing Genetic Data On The Basis Of Scientific Research
UK: Processing Genetic Data On The Basis Of Scientific Research 07 February 2022 by Kate Macmillan and Katie Pryor Herbert Smith Freehills To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In earlier posts, we discussed the challenges in relying on anonymisation and consent as bases for processing genetic data in compliance with GDPR. An alternative ground for processing genetic data, relevant in this area, is the scientific research exemption.
Proposed U.S. navy weapons testing in Salish Sea alarms residents: Elizabeth May
Residents around the Salish Sea in B.C. are very concerned with a proposed U.S. military testing program that could harm critically endangered whales in the region, says Elizabeth May. The Green party’s parliamentary leader and MP for Saanich—Gulf Islands has raised the issue twice in the House of Commons and written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging him to protest the rules surrounding new U.S. navy tests, including torpedoes, sonar technology and underwater drones.
Future Cities Series: Creating a safe cyber and data future | Lexology
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November 5 2020 The pandemic has shown us just how dependent society is on computers connected to the internet and the information that is used and stored. This dependence has also increased, with many regarding the pandemic as an accelerator for digitalisation.
NDP grapples with tension over environment, economy as B.C. election approaches
Forestry and fish are playing out as pivotal B.C. election issues in the North Island, as two party leaders paid a visit to the riding in the final week of their campaigns. The Vancouver Island riding is an NDP stronghold where tourism and forestry, along with fishing and aquaculture, are the region’s economic pillars. And two of the riding’s candidates are heavily invested in some of those sectors.
B.C. politicians, show us your blueprint to protect our coast
At the end of August, the provincial government announced a new fund to support shoreline cleanup along B.C.'s central coast. The funding will help local communities, Indigenous nations and others remove marine debris from a coastline that includes the Great Bear Rainforest. The announcement was made from a wharf on the Victoria waterfront, a few feet above the waters of the Inner Harbour.
OPINIONISTA: Uyinene, your face and your name are everywhere today. A year later and we have not forgotten
I am a woman, I am a woman, I am a woman. I am a piece of meat in front of a hungry dog, or a Rolex in a dodgy area. I’ve discovered that I am daring the world to kill me. Last week, I went to the post office to collect a parcel. CLOSE A year ago, Uyinene Mrwetyana was raped and murdered for doing the same. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what to say on this horrific anniversary. All day, I’ve been running different approaches through my mind.
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