Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission issued an advisory regarding potential data breaches and leaks associated with remote work. PIPC offered two case studies and proper response measures for each data security incident. Both instances discuss ways to avoid virtual private network vulnerabilities, including safeguards like two-factor authentication.
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