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Cybersecurity group sues DOGE over data access

Mashable Tech

The lawsuit calls Musk's actions "the largest data breach in American history." Musk and his team, which includes people as young as 19 years old , seized access to a system with sensitive data about government employees, like home addresses, Social Security numbers, and birth dates. Elon Musk might bring him back. government.

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Study of Lyft rideshare data confirms minorities get more tickets

Ars Technica

Study after study has shown that minority drivers are ticketed at a higher rate, and data from speed cameras suggests that it's not because they commit traffic violations more frequently. But now, Lyft has given a group of researchers access to detailed data from their drivers. But this leaves open the question of why.

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How MTSBA improved its advocacy program with real-time data

Nimble AMS

Leveraging your data to inform how your organization should approach a situation is a great place to start. Many associations use data-driven decision making to move their missions forward, advance public policy, and enhance advocacy programs. What is data-driven decision making? What challenges did MTSBA face?

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7 Tech Trends Nonprofit Golf Tournament Planners Should Know for 2025

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Online registration powered by a golf event management platform saves tournament organizers a ton of time and effort with automated receipts and data management. QR codes that link to the tournament website can be displayed on signage, at check-in, on golf carts, and on handouts, providing quick access.

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5 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If your website has been taken offline or your data compromised in a cyberattack, you are going to need fast-responding, knowledgeable customer service. 2FA is the easiest way to prevent your social media accounts from being accessed by unauthorized users. 5) Update your software often and backup your data daily.

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Major U.S. banks pause data sharing with this federal bureau after a cyberattack exposed sensitive information

Fast Company Tech

Bank of America is working to transmit data through what it considers more secure electronic channels, according to the report. The moves come after hackers reportedly accessed more than 100 accounts within the OCCs email system over the course of a yeara breach the OCC and U.S. Treasury have labeled a major incident.

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Apple revokes iClouds Advanced Data Protection in the UK over government privacy dispute

Mashable Tech

Apple has removed its strongest iCloud data protection for customers in the UK, as a refusal to comply with a government order demanding backdoor access to user data. According to The Washington Post , the UK government order demanded blanket access to Apple users' encrypted iCloud data.