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What is the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act also known as?
What is the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act also known as?
- Data Privacy Regulation 2010
- Revised Cybersecurity Act
- MA - 201 CMR 17.00 (correct)
- Massachusetts Data Security Law
When did the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act become effective?
When did the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act become effective?
- March 1, 2010 (correct)
- April 11, 2019
- February 28, 2020
- January 1, 2009
The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act applies to all businesses, regardless of their size or industry.
The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act applies to all businesses, regardless of their size or industry.
True (A)
Public WiFi hotspots are not covered under Cybersecurity Best Practices.
Public WiFi hotspots are not covered under Cybersecurity Best Practices.
The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act requires companies to have a Written Information Security Program (WISP).
The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act requires companies to have a Written Information Security Program (WISP).
Social Engineering Attacks may include on-site baiting to entice users to plug in infected media like USB drives.
Social Engineering Attacks may include on-site baiting to entice users to plug in infected media like USB drives.
Vishing Phone Calls involve using phone calls to impersonate a trusted client or vendor to obtain confidential information.
Vishing Phone Calls involve using phone calls to impersonate a trusted client or vendor to obtain confidential information.
Public WiFi networks are always safe and secure for use, with minimal risk of cyber attacks.
Public WiFi networks are always safe and secure for use, with minimal risk of cyber attacks.
What is a common method used in Remote Phishing Emails?
What is a common method used in Remote Phishing Emails?
What should individuals do to detect and avoid Vishing Attacks?
What should individuals do to detect and avoid Vishing Attacks?
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What is the official name of the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act?
What is the official name of the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act?
The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act (MDPA) is also known as 201 CMR 17.00, a regulation that outlines data privacy requirements in Massachusetts.
When did the MDPA become effective?
When did the MDPA become effective?
The MDPA went into effect on March 1, 2010, meaning companies must have been compliant since then.
Does MDPA apply to all businesses in MA?
Does MDPA apply to all businesses in MA?
The MDPA applies to all businesses, regardless of size or industry, operating in Massachusetts.
Are Public WiFi hotspots safe from cyberattacks?
Are Public WiFi hotspots safe from cyberattacks?
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What does the MDPA require for data security?
What does the MDPA require for data security?
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How can social engineering be used?
How can social engineering be used?
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What is Vishing?
What is Vishing?
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Are Public WiFi networks inherently secure?
Are Public WiFi networks inherently secure?
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How do remote phishing emails work?
How do remote phishing emails work?
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How can individuals protect themselves from Vishing attacks?
How can individuals protect themselves from Vishing attacks?
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