Tag: data_security
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IRS and Security Summit Stress Mandatory Data Security Plans for Tax Professionals
The IRS and Security Summit urge tax professionals to implement a Written Information Security Plan (WISP) to protect client data. Federal law mandates these plans, with resources available to help firms comply and prevent identity theft.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentLegalComputers and InternetEducationLaw Enforcement IRSSecurity SummitWritten Information Security PlanData SecurityTax ProfessionalsGramm-Leach-Bliley ActFederal Trade Commission
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IRS and Security Summit Urge Tax Professionals to Implement Data Security Plans
The IRS and Security Summit partners are reminding tax professionals of the federal requirement to maintain a Written Information Security Plan (WISP). This initiative aims to protect client data from breaches and identity theft, offering resources for compliance and outlining…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalComputers and InternetEconomyEducation IRSSecurity SummitWritten Information Security PlanWISPTax ProfessionalsData SecurityIdentity Theft
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Federal Banking Agencies Issue Joint Statement on Handling Sensitive Data During Examinations
The OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC issued a joint statement on handling highly sensitive information during bank examinations. It outlines a coordinated approach to identify and minimize sensitive data collection, committing to notify banks of material data breaches within 72…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyFederal ReserveFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationBank ExaminationsHighly Sensitive InformationData SecurityData Breach NotificationOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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IRS and Security Summit Launch Campaign to Protect Tax Professionals from Identity Theft
The IRS and Security Summit partners have launched a five-week campaign, "Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself," to equip tax professionals with tools against evolving identity theft threats, focusing on emerging scams and data security.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEducationComputers and InternetEconomy IRSSecurity Summitidentity thefttax professionalsdata securityscamstax forums
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IRS, Security Summit Launch Campaign to Protect Tax Pros from Identity Theft
The IRS and Security Summit partners launched a five-week campaign to help tax professionals combat identity theft. The initiative focuses on emerging scams, security safeguards, and data breach response, coinciding with the 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalEducationComputers and Internet IRSSecurity SummitIdentity TheftTax ProfessionalsData SecurityScamsTax Forums
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Media Monitor: Gulf AI Ambitions Face U.S. Dependency and Security Risks, IISS Reports
The International Institute for Strategic Studies reports that Gulf states' ambitious AI infrastructure projects are creating significant dependencies on the United States, raising questions about technological sovereignty and physical security amid regional conflicts.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessConflictArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastGeneral PoliticsEconomyMilitary Gulf statesTechnological sovereigntyIran conflictDonald TrumpData securityIISS