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. […]
GDPR News
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 […]
Facebook restricts campaigners’ ability to check ads for political transparency
Facebook has restricted the ability of external political transparency campaigners to monitor adverts placed on the social network, in a […]
GDPR makes it easier to get your data, but doesn’t mean you’ll understand it
“Right of Access” says that, when requested, any company should be prepared to provide you with your personal data. They […]
Is Big Tech Merging With Big Brother?
The all-seeing Amazon, Google, and Facebook have every incentive to help the national security state undermine privacy, free speech, and […]
CoE publishes guidelines on AI
The Committee of the Council of Europe’s data protection treaty “Convention 108” has published Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence and Data […]
Ensuring your business utilises artificial intelligence ethically
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no different to any other modern data-related initiative in that its starting point must be data […]
Insurers seek clarity on coverage for GDPR fines
Insurers have called for clarity from global policymakers about the extent to which they can provide coverage for regulatory fines […]