Senators roll out bipartisan data privacy bill
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is back with a bill to protect consumer data privacy when collected by large tech platforms like Facebook and Google.
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UK develops Ethics, Transparency and Accountability Framework for Automated Decision-Making
Framework is created to improve the general literacy of automated or algorithmic decision-making with clear information and practical steps for civil servants and ministers to support the agenda and provide appropriate challenge.
Venmo Exposes Old Profile Photos With No Way For To Remove Them
Old photos on Venmo, which is owned by PayPal, are easily exposed on its website. There’s no way to delete them or make a profile private.
Cyberinsurance giant AXA hit by ransomware attack after saying it would stop covering ransom payments
One week after the French branch of cyberinsurance giant AXA said that it would no longer be writing policies to cover ransomware payments, the company’s operations in Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the Phillippines have reportedly been hit by a ransomware attack.
Amazon extends moratorium on police use of facial recognition software
Amazon.com is extending until further notice a moratorium it imposed last year on police use of its facial recognition software.
UK to enhance cooperation between data protection and competition authorities
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a joint statement, stating they have complementary agendas.
Ecuador Approves Data Protection Law
the Ecuadorian National Assembly unanimously approved the Organic Law on Data Protection, which is based on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
TikTok to take additional measures to keep the youngest off the platform
TikTok committed themselves to taking new measures on the Italian market that will enhance those already in place to prevent the youngest from accessing their platform
Cybercrime thrives during pandemic: Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report
Verizon Business 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report sheds light on how the most common forms of cyber attacks affected the international security.
São Paulo court bans facial recognition cameras in metro
In a win for privacy, the Court of Justice of São Paulo blocks facial recognition on a public transport route.
Pentagon Surveilling Americans Without a Warrant, Senator Reveals
A letter obtained by Motherboard discusses internet browsing, location, and other forms of data.
Businesses fall into transatlantic privacy hole
Companies have begun to face costly problems abroad while they wait a new privacy deal.