Nebraska lawmakers have unanimously passed the Personal Privacy Protection Act, implementing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that protects Americans’ right to privacy when supporting nonprofit causes. The law prohibits state officials from demanding or exposing personal information and donation records to nonprofits, ensuring citizens can give safely and privately. The law was supported by bipartisan legislation and various nonprofit groups.
The US Department of State has expanded its list of security vendors beyond Microsoft following that major hacking incident last year. The breach, which compromised tens of thousands of State Department emails, led to criticism of Microsoft’s network security. The department now works with multiple vendors, including Palo Alto, Zscaler, and Cisco, and has implemented various security measures to prevent future breaches.
Another state with a privacy law.
Interestingly, Microsoft’s security struggles have opened the door for competitors. Companies providing cybersecurity services might find new opportunities to partner with government agencies, emphasizing the need for strong, reliable, and adaptive security measures.
This is an early sign the tides are changing on security… slightly.
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