Spoiledlunchhttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/Nerdy Stuff. Tech Talk. Zero Freshness. Analysis and commentary on GRC, security, and AI.Hugo 0.160.1en-usThu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000EDPB Sharpens Research Guidance and Speeds Up Anonymisation Workhttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-16-edpb-brings-clarity-to-data-processing-for-scientific-research-speeds-up-the-finalisation-of-the-anonymisation-guidelines-and-approves-first-european-data-protection-seal-as-a-tool-for-transfers/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-16-edpb-brings-clarity-to-data-processing-for-scientific-research-speeds-up-the-finalisation-of-the-anonymisation-guidelines-and-approves-first-european-data-protection-seal-as-a-tool-for-transfers/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • April 16, 2026

Topics: GRC

Summary: EDPB used its April plenary to tighten guidance on scientific-research processing, accelerate anonymisation work, and approve a new …

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]]>@spoiledlunchGRCgrcedpbresearchanonymisationNIST Publishes Hardware Security White Paper on Firmware-Based Monitoringhttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-15-nist-publishes-hardware-security-white-paper-on-firmware-based-monitoring/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-15-nist-publishes-hardware-security-white-paper-on-firmware-based-monitoring/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • April 15, 2026

Topics: Security

Summary: NIST published Cybersecurity White Paper 52, “Firmware-Based Monitoring for Bus-Based Computer Systems,” on April 15, 2026. The …

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]]>@spoiledlunchSecurityNISThardware securityfirmwareforensicsFTC Targets Noncompete Agreements in Pest Control Enforcement Actionhttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-15-ftc-takes-action-against-noncompete-agreements-securing-protections-for-workers/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-15-ftc-takes-action-against-noncompete-agreements-securing-protections-for-workers/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • April 15, 2026

Topics: GRC

Summary: The FTC ordered Rollins to stop enforcing noncompete agreements against thousands of workers and paired the action with warning letters to …

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]]>@spoiledlunchGRCgrcftclaborenforcementNIST Updates NVD Operations to Address Record CVE Growthhttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-15-nist-updates-nvd-operations-to-address-record-cve-growth/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-15-nist-updates-nvd-operations-to-address-record-cve-growth/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • April 15, 2026

Topics: Security

Summary: NIST is changing NVD operations to keep up with record CVE volume, signaling that vulnerability teams should expect continued prioritization …

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]]>@spoiledlunchSecuritysecuritynistnvdvulnerabilitiesFTC Bars Forever Living From Deceptive Earnings Claimshttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-14-ftc-order-to-prohibit-forever-living-and-its-operators-from-deceiving-consumers-about-potential-earnings/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-14-ftc-order-to-prohibit-forever-living-and-its-operators-from-deceiving-consumers-about-potential-earnings/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • April 14, 2026

Topics: GRC

Summary: The FTC settled with Forever Living and its operators, permanently barring deceptive earnings claims and reinforcing that consumer-protection …

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]]>@spoiledlunchGRCgrcftcenforcementconsumer-protectionEDPB Annual Report 2025 Highlights the Board's Enforcement Prioritieshttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-09-edpb-annual-report-2025-supporting-stakeholders-through-guidance-and-dialogue/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-09-edpb-annual-report-2025-supporting-stakeholders-through-guidance-and-dialogue/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • April 9, 2026

Topics: GRC

Summary: EDPB’s 2025 annual report summarizes the board’s guidance, coordination, and enforcement priorities, giving privacy teams a …

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]]>@spoiledlunchGRCgrcedpbenforcementprivacyOpenAI Opens Applications for a Safety Fellowship Focused on Alignment Researchhttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-06-openai-opens-applications-for-a-safety-fellowship-focused-on-alignment-research/Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0700https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-04-06-openai-opens-applications-for-a-safety-fellowship-focused-on-alignment-research/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • April 6, 2026

Topics: AI

Summary: OpenAI announced the OpenAI Safety Fellowship on April 6, 2026, describing it as a pilot program for external researchers, engineers, and …

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]]>@spoiledlunchAIOpenAIAI safetyalignmentresearchEDPB Publishes One-Stop-Shop Digest on Legitimate Interesthttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-26-one-stop-shop-case-digest-on-the-legal-basis-of-legitimate-interest/Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-26-one-stop-shop-case-digest-on-the-legal-basis-of-legitimate-interest/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • March 26, 2026

Topics: GRC

Summary: EDPB published a digest of one-stop-shop decisions on legitimate interest, giving privacy teams a clearer signal on how regulators are …

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]]>@spoiledlunchGRCgrcedpbgdprlegitimate-interestEDPB conference on cross-regulatory cooperation: what we learnedhttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-24-edpb-conference-on-cross-regulatory-cooperation-what-we-learned/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-24-edpb-conference-on-cross-regulatory-cooperation-what-we-learned/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • March 24, 2026

Topics: GRC

Summary: EDPB used its March conference to press for deeper coordination between privacy regulators and adjacent EU authorities, signaling that …

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]]>@spoiledlunchGRCgrcedpbregulationcoordinationNIST Releases CSF 2.0 Quick-Start Guides for ERM and Informative Referenceshttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-23-nist-releases-csf-2-0-quick-start-guides-for-erm-and-informative-references/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-23-nist-releases-csf-2-0-quick-start-guides-for-erm-and-informative-references/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • March 23, 2026

Topics: GRC

Summary: NIST announced two Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 quick-start guide updates on March 23, 2026. The agency released the final SP 1308 guide on …

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]]>@spoiledlunchGRCNISTCSF 2.0ERMgovernanceNIST Finalizes Revision 3 of Its DNS Deployment Guidehttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-19-nist-finalizes-revision-3-of-its-dns-deployment-guide/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-19-nist-finalizes-revision-3-of-its-dns-deployment-guide/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • March 19, 2026

Topics: Security

Summary: NIST published the final version of SP 800-81 Revision 3, “Secure Domain Name System (DNS) Deployment Guide,” on March 19, 2026. …

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]]>@spoiledlunchSecurityNISTDNSDNSSECzero trustEDPB and EDPS Back Stronger EU Cybersecurity Rules While Guarding Personal Datahttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-19-edpb-and-edps-support-strengthening-eu-s-cybersecurity-and-easing-compliance-while-protecting-individuals-personal-data/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-19-edpb-and-edps-support-strengthening-eu-s-cybersecurity-and-easing-compliance-while-protecting-individuals-personal-data/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • March 19, 2026

Topics: GRC

Summary: EDPB and EDPS issued a joint opinion on the Commission’s CSA2 and NIS2 proposals, arguing the EU can streamline cybersecurity …

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]]>@spoiledlunchGRCgrcedpbcybersecurityprivacyNIST Maps the Hard Parts of Monitoring Deployed AI Systemshttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-09-nist-maps-the-hard-parts-of-monitoring-deployed-ai-systems/Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-03-09-nist-maps-the-hard-parts-of-monitoring-deployed-ai-systems/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • March 9, 2026

Topics: AI

Summary: NIST published AI 800-4, “Challenges to the Monitoring of Deployed AI Systems,” on March 9, 2026. The report groups monitoring …

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]]>@spoiledlunchAINISTAI monitoringAI governancestandardsEDPB Sets a 2026-2027 Programme Focused on Compliance and Regulatory Coordinationhttps://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-02-12-edpb-sets-a-2026-2027-programme-focused-on-compliance-and-regulatory-coordination/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100https://072f2ff5.spoiledlunch.pages.dev/news/2026-02-12-edpb-sets-a-2026-2027-programme-focused-on-compliance-and-regulatory-coordination/ <![CDATA[

News Brief • February 12, 2026

Topics: GRC

Summary: The European Data Protection Board adopted its 2026-2027 work programme on February 12, 2026. The programme emphasizes making GDPR compliance …

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