WW 872: Go Skype Yourself

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In this episode, you guys were talking about there not being any requirement to disclose things like the recent hack. But this AP article says that the SEC has a new rule that requires disclosure of events like this.

FTA: " Microsoft’s latest disclosure comes three months after a new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule took effect that compels publicly traded companies to disclose breaches that could negatively impact their business."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/microsoft-says-it-hasnt-been-able-to-shake-russian-state-hackers/ar-BB1jzZ8V

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There are personal data breach reporting laws in many European countries. Here in the United Kingdom, all organisations are required to report a data breach within 72 hours of it being detected to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/advice-for-small-organisations/72-hours-how-to-respond-to-a-personal-data-breach/

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Also, if they have any data over Europeans on their system, they have a maximum of 72 hours to report it to the relevant authorities and inform those affected.

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