European Union Implements Changes to Export Control Rules
The EU has updated its export control rules for dual-use items. read this article to learn more.
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Your Credit Score Should Be Based on Your Web History, IMF Says
IMF the researchers see the possibility of using the data from your browsing, search, and purchase history to create a more accurate credit rating.
Firefox to ship ‘network partitioning’ as a new anti-tracking defense
Firefox 85 will ship with a feature named Network Partitioning as a new form of anti-tracking protection.
Senate Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on the Invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and the Future of Transatlantic Data Flows
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a hearing on the Invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and the Future of Transatlantic Data Flows.
New EU-U.S. data transfer pact not any time soon
Companies hoping the EU and the new U.S. administration will soon strike a new transatlantic data transfer pact to replace one struck down by a court will probably have to wait months for any result.
Europol and the European Commission inaugurate new decryption platform
Europol has launched an innovative decryption platform, developed in close cooperation with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre.
Facebook and Instagram disable features in Europe
The company says some of its messaging features may need to be adapted to comply with EU rules.
UK Online Safety Bill may have implications for freedom of expression and privacy
The UK Online Safety Bill may have “implications for freedom of expression and privacy” as private messaging may fall within the scope of the regulatory framework.
Google Hit With 2nd Lawsuit Testing Its Monopoly Power
Ten state attorneys general accuse the tech giant of abusing its power to manipulate the digital ad market and crush competitors.
UK police unlawfully processing over a million people’s data on Microsoft 365
The roll-out of Microsoft 365 to dozens of UK police forces may be unlawful, because many have failed to conduct data protection checks before deployment and hold no information on their contracts.
A New Satellite Can Peer Inside Buildings, Day or Night
A satellite company called Capella Space just launched its platform for SAR imaging satellites that can peer through clouds and even some buildings.
Twitter fined by Ireland over bug that made private tweets public, in world first for EU data privacy law
Twitter has been fined over a bug that made private tweets public, in a world-first for data protection laws.