U.S. consumer groups plan to raise concerns on Wednesday about a proposed free trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, which they fear could weaken important government health, environmental and food safety regulations and undermine privacy on …
MetLife Auto & Home has enhanced its identity protection services to include assistance for digital threats, such as e-mail and social media compromise, as well as data breach victim assistance. The services are provided as part of the company’s identity …
Markel has launched a revamped IT professional policy, with a complete overhaul of the existing form. In addition to basic professional liability, the policy now includes configurable first and third party data privacy and security coverage, general liability and media …
ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, has added five new member firms to its ACE data breach team. This pool of independent, third-party professional service will help organizations and businesses execute data breach response plans. …
U.S. regulators are pressuring Internet companies to put in place by the end of the year a “Do Not Track” system that would give consumers more control over their personal data online, in a report released on Monday that privacy …
Facebook and lawmakers have warned employers against requesting Facebook passwords while screening job applicants, a controversial practice that underscores the blurring distinction between personal and professional lives the era of social media. The practice has reportedly grown more commonplace as …
The White House proposed last Thursday a “privacy bill of rights” that would give consumers more control over their data but relies heavily for now on voluntary commitments by Internet companies like Google Inc. and Facebook. The plan comes amid …
Officials at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kan., said they are anticipating a federal investigation and possible fine after an online security breach potentially compromised 8,000 patients’ financial information. The Lawrence Journal World reported that the hospital mailed letters alerting …
The Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. has introduced a new service to help businesses manage a data breach. In the event of a data breach, the service can refer business managers to a specialist law firm, which can conduct a …
Markel has updated its DataBreach cyber liability policy amidst recent reports of increased hacking activity. The new form will offer broader coverage and higher limits while maintaining the current structure, which is targeted towards small to medium-sized accounts. The Breach …
