If Apple is the only outfit capable of defending our privacy, it really is time to worry
A giant private company is doing the work governments should be doing on regulation of user data. That’s not a good thing.
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Microsoft EU Data Boundary dubbed ‘smoke and mirrors’
Data protection experts claim Microsoft’s decision to create an EU Data Boundary is a tacit admission that it routinely transfers and processes the personal data of European citizens outside the bloc.
France embraces Google, Microsoft in quest to safeguard sensitive data
Some of France’s most sensitive state and corporate data can be safely stored using the cloud computing technology developed by Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft, if it is licensed to French companies.
Google to give people more power over their personal data
New privacy controls include allowing people to quickly delete the last 15 minutes of their search history and more reminders about location tracking.
GDPR-readiness of EU Cloud Code of Conduct wins backing of European data protection authorities
The EU Cloud Code of Conduct, which aims to help IT buyers source GDPR-compliant cloud services, has found favour with the European Data Protection Board.
EU lawmaker wants stronger privacy rights in proposed EU tech rules
Proposed EU rules targeting Facebook, Google and other large online platforms should include privacy rights for users as well as their right to anonymity.
MEPs call for clear guidelines on transfer of data to the US
After the EU court rejected an earlier framework for data transfers to the US, EU authorities should set clear rules in line with the Court’s findings, MEPs say.
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.
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.