Data security is a major issue in GDPR compliance
On Thursday, Cisco released its 2019 Data Privacy Benchmark Study which explored how the new privacy regulations have impacted the […]
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Google faces another GDPR probe
The Swedish Data Protection Authority (Datainspektionen) announced the investigation earlier this week. The probe is the result of a complaint […]
Data privacy rules in the EU may leave the US behind
The European Union has issued its first fine, cracking down on companies that misuse users’ personal data. Why hasn’t the […]
Smart glasses – tech dream, data protection nightmare?
The wearable tech industry has made huge strides since the early days (everyone’s favourite: calculator watches) and has been on […]
Researchers Allege ‘Systemic’ Privacy, Security Flaws in Popular IoT Devices
A new report found that a dozen connected devices are open to several security and privacy issues. Researchers said they […]
UK spying on asylum seekers by tracking debit card use
The Home Office has been accused of “spying” on asylum seekers after it was reported the department secretly monitors their […]
Davos develops drone regulation how-to for governments
At its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum launched what it’s calling the Advanced Drone Operator’s Toolkit. […]
2019: when personal data isn’t personal anymore
Government privacy regulations and calls for better self-governance of data collection by companies today all revolve around the concept of […]
ICO explains personal data flows after Brexit
UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) posted a myth-busting blog for small and medium businesses (SMBs) with facts on how data […]
EU data watchdog raises concerns over Facebook integration
Facebook’s plan to merge WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger could raise significant data protection concerns, according to the Irish commission […]
AI is sending people to jail—and getting it wrong
Modern-day risk assessment tools are often driven by algorithms trained on historical crime data. Using historical data to train risk […]
Privacy Groups Claim Online Ads Can Target Abuse Victims
Complaints filed in Europe claim internet companies categorize users based on potentially sensitive browsing habits, and then use those labels […]