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Radisson Hotels: Data breach affected ‘limited’ number of sites, guests

ComputerWorld Security www.computerworld.com Retrieved 25 Aug 09 Go to Original Article Radisson Hotels: Data breach affected ‘limited’ number of sites, guests August 19, 2009 Radisson Hotels revealed Wednesday that a “limited” number of guests may have had their credit or debit card data stolen, due to a breach of the computer systems at some of …

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Probe Targets Archives’ Handling of Data on 70 Million Vets

www.wired.com By Ryan Singel ryan@ryansingel.net October 1, 2009  |   8:05 am Retrieved, Nov 12, 2009 Go to Original Article Probe Targets Archives’ Handling of Data on 70 Million Vets The inspector general of the National Archives and Records Administration is investigating a potential data breach affecting tens of millions of records about U.S. military veterans, Wired.com has …

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Corporate Breaches Increase Chances Of Consumer ID Theft, Study Says

DarkReading Retrieved Nov 04, 2009 | 07:03 PM By Tim Wilson Go to Original Article CorporateBreaches Increase Chances Of Consumer ID Theft, Study Says When their data is leaked by abusiness, individuals are four times more likely to suffer identity theft,Javelin study says Consumers who have received data breach notifications within thepast year are at …

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New cybersecurity role for NIST?

Federal Computer Week Retrieved Nov 04, 2009 By Ben Bain Go to Original Article House panel wants agency to coordinate international agreements A bill that would expand the National Institute for Standards and Technology’s role in cybersecurity cleared a House subcommittee today. NIST would be responsible for developing a plan to coordinate the government’s work with international organizations developing cybersecurity …

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Consumer Data Broker ChoicePoint Failed to Protect Consumers’ Personal Data

Federal Trade Commission Retrieved Nov 4, 2009 Go to Original Article Consumer Data Broker ChoicePoint Failed to Protect Consumers’ Personal Data, Left Key Electronic Monitoring Tool Turned Off for Four Months New Settlement Imposes Stricter Compliance Regimen   ChoicePoint, Inc., one of the nation’s largest data brokers, has agreed to strengthened data security requirements to …

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D3 Services to Host an Informational Meet and Greet Cocktail Hour

New Downtown Business and Chamber Member Meet and Greet Cocktail Hour at Café Matisse   October 30, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information please call 239.332.2800. FORT MYERS – On Friday, November 6th, from 4:00-6:00 PM, D3 Services, Digital Data Destruction Services, will be hosting an informational meet and greet cocktail hour. The event will be …

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HHS Strengthens HIPAA Enforcement

US Department of Health and Human Services http://www.hhs.gov Retrieved 6 Apr 2012 Go to original article News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2009 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 HHS Strengthens HIPAA Enforcement The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an interim final rule with request for comments today to strengthen …

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Indictments Unveiled In Major Data Breach

National Journal www.techdailydose.nationaljournal.com Retrieved 25 Aug 09 Go to Original Article Indictments Unveiled In Major Data Breach Two Russians and a Florida man were charged Monday in what the Justice Department said was the largest alleged credit card and debit card breach ever. The indictment names 28-year-old Albert Gonzalez of Miami, Fla., and two unnamed …

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Leahy Takes Third Shot at Data Breach Notifications

eWeek www.eweek.com By: Roy Mark Retrieved 25 Aug 09 Go to Original Article  Leahy Takes Third Shot at Data Breach Notifications Having failed twice before to convince the U.S. Senate of the necessity for a national data breach notification standard, Sen. Patrick Leahy tees up the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act again. Senate Judiciary …

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