Episode 57 - News from the World of Data Protection

Welcome August... we start this month with interesting news from the world of data protection!   Today, Kellie and Regina will talk about three high-profile stories: • Story of a solicitor reprimanded for lack of care and disclosure of client electronic confidential information stored on a non- encrypted USB stick (law firms lack of care and subsequence disclosure of confidential document and information already in podcast 53). Useful tips for organisation to prevent this kind of events and be protected.• UK ICO replacement and New Zealand ICO approach, with focus on ICOs challenges in the near future.• Final note on safety of message chain forwarded/shared on Social Media/WhatsApp groups. Bring your coffee and enjoy your Monday.  ---------- Solicitor rebuked for losing unencrypted USB stick: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/solicitor-rebuked-for-losing-unencrypted-usb-stick-/5109408.article  Speculator the next ICO commissioner: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/facebook-hating-nz-privacy-commissioner-john-edwards-tipped-to-be-uks-privacy-tsar/YCR2HNHQPIMM6ZG4VXDDQDONEI/?utm_campaign=nzh_tw&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=nzh_tw#Echobox=1627178192-1