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More companies in the U.S. and Canada are incorporating the use of biometric data into their operations, raising unease for some consumers, and prompting a number of class-action lawsuits over information that may be collected improperly. Airports are among the latest industries to join the trend, with CBC News recently reporting on airlines like Air Canada and various airports implementing…

Family members\' names, birth years, relationship labels, shared DNA information and more were recently exposed in a data breach against genetic testing company 23andMe in an attack that impacted 6.9 million individuals. While the biotech firm explained in an announcement that less than 0.1% of user accounts were accessed in the October breach, this gave hackers access to about 5.5…

Organizations face a multitude of risks at any given time, yet the top cause of stress for business leaders, for the third time in four years, remained cyber risks. Given mounting concerns, the demand for risk mitigation efforts and Cyber & Privacy Insurance policies have drastically increased. While security tools and training have become much more advanced in their effectiveness,…

The risk of a cyberattack is a leading concern for a majority of business owners, yet many have not taken some of the key steps needed to prevent or respond to a cyber incident, according to a new survey of business leaders. The Travelers Risk Index, an annual report that studied more than 1,200 business decision-makers, found that cyber risks…

During this webinar, our experts gathered for a discussion on the current state of the Cyber Liability market. Our panel explored cybersecurity controls, discussed claims examples, and provided tips for brokers and agents.   https://vimeo.com/864574556/afa5fa8144?share=copy

As artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into the business landscape, experts are raising concerns over the risks it could introduce to data security — particularly with the rise of generative AI models such as ChatGPT. Forbes recently reported on how the platforms could affect the data privacy of businesses, and companies like Apple and Samsung have taken steps to prevent…

A candle company in Mayfield, Kentucky, is being accused of threatening to fire factory workers who wanted to leave the building before dangerous weather approached. A new lawsuit filed in December by employees of Mayfield Consumer Products claims multiple workers were prohibited from leaving the facility Dec. 10, 2021, despite the company having at least three hours of notice about…

The U.S. government is working with the private sector to bolster the country’s cybersecurity, the White House recently announced. During a meeting on Aug. 25, President Joe Biden called on companies to “raise the bar on cybersecurity” and outlined a number of initiatives to address the growing threat of cybercrime, including plans for the National Institute of Standards and Technology…