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The increase in lobby spending by 12 large publicly traded cybersecurity firms: In 2019, spending more than tripled to $3.94 million In 2015 these firms spent $1.21 million What COVID cyber security issues are on their radars: health data like temperatures collected by businesses health data collected by COVID tracking COVID relief funding electric grid […]

Who: Congress 5 Key privacy elements: Transparency disclose to consumers at the point of collection how their data will be handled, to whom it will be transferred, and how long it will be retained Choice affirmative express consent Control over the collection and use of their personal data Data defined will include health, geolocation, and […]

To accommodate online voting, counties say the costs will be: $414 million for 5 states Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania 10%-20% the amount of federal funds available in COVID stimulus to cover the local costs 50 new coronavirus cases were linked to voting in Wisconsin’s primary What about state’s ability to match funds? Utah […]

In response to July 1 enforcement of California’s novel data privacy rules, data privacy supporters say COVIDs work from home requires more data security protection. In response to the July 1 enforcement of California’s novel data privacy rules, data privacy supporters say COVID requires more work from home data security protection. People are more vulnerable to […]

Where: California How have California’s data security rules been complicated by COVID? Staffing. State orders to stay at home led to losses and layoffs leaving companies unable to comply No final rules. Have left small businesses unsure how to comply New health data. What do companies do with new employee data like when workers temperatures […]

Who is monitoring privacy issues? “Privacy Hawks” & Civil Liberties Groups What top 3 issues are talked about? Will a person’s location be collected? Apple & Google apps will launch with bluetooth contact monitoring which does not collect location data Who will make contact to relay that a person has been in contact with a […]

34% higher revenue growth Less than 1/4 of boards are digitally savvy More than 3 digitally savvy board members brings economic benefits How does a company add digitally savvy board members? Use consistent terminology understood by all Treat digital strategies are business strategies Track company digital data (e.g. digital use, orders…) Talk about business digital […]

Innovation from local governments benefit a new normal? Electronic Signatures to reduce contracting times by days if not weeks Virtual Training for City Employees to allow employees to hit the ground running Courts Adopt Conference Calls to reduce courtroom time for conferences Electronic Bail Process speeds up the bail process and transfers documents electronically Benefits […]

Most common drone use: Reinforce social distancing rules via loudspeakers and a recorded message. This method was first used by Spain and China. Benefits of using drones for crowds/social distancing: drones can cover more ground drones have a greater vantage point over officers on the ground drones have an advantage getting to hard to reach […]

What companies are building COVID tracking? Apple together with Google How will it work? via bluetooth Android and iOS phones will communicate & track when individuals pass within 6 feet of someone who tested positive What privacy assurances are offered? “strong protections around user privacy” transparency and consent “are of utmost importance for the app […]