Exposure of Sensitive Health Data from Confidant Health

Sensitive health details of thousands of people, including audio and video of therapy sessions, were openly accessible on the internet due to an unsecured database linked to virtual medical provider Confidant Health. The exposed information included personal therapy session reports, psychiatry intake notes, medical histories, and administration documents. Confidant Health quickly shut off access to the exposed database after being alerted by a security researcher.

Cyber Attack Causes Critical Blood Shortage at OneBlood

OneBlood, a major blood donation supplier, is facing a critical blood shortage after a cyber attack, urging Americans to donate blood, especially O positive, O negative, and platelets. The attack has disrupted operations, causing a chaotic shortage and manual processes. The organization is working to restore functionality and ensure data security.

Data Security and Credit Card Legislation

Americans are increasingly reliant on digital platforms, but must be vigilant about protecting personal data. Live Nation, parent company of Ticketmaster, experienced a significant data breach. Legislation introduced by Senators Durbin and Marshall threatens credit card security.

Data Security and Credit Card Transactions

The Electronic Payments Coalition discusses the importance of secure payment processing networks provided by banks and card companies, warning against proposed legislation that could compromise data security and credit card reward programs.

TikTok's Handling of U.S. User Data in Relation to ByteDance

Former employees claim that TikTok failed to effectively wall off U.S. user data from its parent company, ByteDance, due to a complex computer network structure, with internal systems maintaining control over user data sharing. TikTok denies these claims, insisting data was stored in Virginia and Singapore. President Biden signed legislation requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok within nine months or face a ban in the U.S. TikTok CEO plans to fight the legislation in court.

Tesla cars in China

Local Chinese authorities have removed restrictions on Tesla cars in China after the company's vehicles passed the country's data security requirements. Tesla's electric cars are popular in China but were banned from some government properties due to data collection concerns. Other electric vehicle manufacturers like BYD, Lotus, Nezha, Li Auto, and Nio also passed the data security rules. Tesla localized data storage in 2021 and is working towards making Full Self Driving available in China.

Ban on Chinese-Owned Tutoring Company for U.S. Military

Republican lawmakers are pushing to ban a Chinese-owned tutoring company, Tutor.com, from being used by U.S. military service members and their families due to concerns about data exposure to the Chinese Communist Party.