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Bermuda To Host 2023 Global Privacy Summit

The Global Privacy Assembly [GPA] has selected Bermuda as the site to host its 2023 summit, with the event to “provide an opportunity for regulators and policy-makers to meet in person and set the agenda for global technology and data issues.” A spokesperson said, “The Global Privacy Assembly has selected Bermuda as the site to host... Read more of this article

Mosaic Expands Global Cyber Offering

Mosaic Insurance has expanded its cybersecurity business line internationally, with the addition of new team members to its UK-based unit. A spokesperson said, “The specialty insurer began underwriting global cyber coverage from Chicago April 1, just two months after launching with headquarters in Bermuda, a new Lloyd’s syndicate, 1609, and a network... Read more of this article

Digicel Launches Cybersecurity Service

Digicel has launched a new cybersecurity service titled Digicel Business Protect, representing a partnership between Digicel Business Solutions, Fortinet, HyperProtect, IBM, SentinelOne, MetaCompliance, and Cisco. A spokesperson said, “Many businesses have a tendency to treat cybersecurity in the same way as insurance – only deeming it necessary... Read more of this article

Cybersecurity Webinars To Help Businesses

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], the Department of Economic Development and the Cybersecurity Governance Board will be hosting a series of free webinars series to educate businesses about the importance of cybersecurity. A Government spokesperson said, “As online activity becomes more prevalent both locally and globally, it’s... Read more of this article

PrivCom To Host Educational Webinar On June 8

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda will be holding an educational webinar discussion entitled “Understanding ‘AdTech’ and how online advertising affects children” on Tuesday, June 8th. A spokesperson said, “On 8 June 2021, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda will hold an educational webinar... Read more of this article

Gateway Systems Provides Cybersecurity Tips

The recent ransomware attack on the U.S. Colonial Pipeline acts “as a stark reminder about the threats businesses and governments face today from all over the globe,” Gateway Systems said. A Gateway Systems spokesperson said, “The ransomware attack sparked widespread fuel shortages across the U.S., resulting in panic buying and fuel... Read more of this article

“Privacy By Design” Webinar On May 13

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda will hold an educational webinar discussion about Privacy by Design [PbD] on Thursday [May 13], with the event to feature the creator of the PbD principles, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, former privacy commissioner for Ontario. A spokesperson said, “On 13 May 2021, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner... Read more of this article

PrivCom Welcomes Assistant Commissioner

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda is welcoming Georgia W. Fevriere as Assistant Commissioner. A spokesperson said, “Assistant Commissioner Fevriere will lead the operations unit for the Office, with varied responsibilities for administration, project management, research, and policy development. “Ms. Fevriere possesses a... Read more of this article

CPCU Society To Host Data Breach Webinar

The CPCU Society Bermuda Chapter will be hosting a free webinar entitled ‘Is Your Company Ready To Handle Data Breach?’ on Monday [April 19] in order to bring awareness to cyber security. A spokesperson said, “Hackers know our mentality: it won’t happen to us, we don’t need to spend time preparing, we don’t have the information... Read more of this article

Mosaic To Launch Cybersecurity Coverage

Mosaic announced the launch of its cybersecurity coverage globally on April 1, through teams based in Chicago and London. A spokesperson said, “Mosaic’s Cybersecurity & Privacy coverage is designed to protect diverse industry types and focus on supporting insureds’ ability to not only proactively prevent an attack, but also respond and... Read more of this article

PrivCom Becomes Member Of ID2020 Alliance

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda has joined as the newest member of the ID2020 Alliance to promote privacy in digital identity solutions. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda has joined as the newest member of the ID2020 Alliance. Commissioner White will also serve on ID2020’s Ethics and... Read more of this article

AXIS & Elpha To Provide Cyber Security Software

AXIS Insurance has partnered with Elpha Secure to provide cyber insurance and software protection to small businesses to help improve their cybersecurity. A spokesperson said, “AXIS Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [AXIS Capital], and Elpha Secure, a cyber security company built for the insurance... Read more of this article