This little-known facial-recognition accuracy test has big influence
The closely watched NIST results released last November concluded that the entire industry has improved not just incrementally, but “massively.” […]
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GDPR Will Pick Up Momentum In 2019
Data protection authorities (DPAs) across Europe have their hands full fielding an influx of inbound grievances. The number of data […]
Department of Commerce Updates Privacy Shield FAQs to Clarify Applicability to UK Personal Data
On December 20, 2018, the Department of Commerce updated its frequently asked questions on the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield […]
What We Can Learn About Online Privacy From Climate Change
Deleting accounts and giving up on offending services can be good moves. But let’s be realistic: They’re small measures when […]
US Supreme Court case may have far-reaching privacy implications
A case currently making its way through the Supreme Court’s docket may have far-reaching implications for the future of privacy […]
After GDPR, The New York Times cut off ad exchanges in Europe – and kept growing ad revenue
When the General Data Protection Regulation arrived last year, The New York Times didn’t take any chances. The publisher blocked […]
The four scenarios of Data Protection and a no deal Brexit
With Brexit talks still up in the air, Data Protection People look at the several scenarios that could play out […]
Apple chief calls for laws to tackle ‘shadow economy’ of data firms
Apple’s chief executive has called for regulation to tackle the “shadow economy” of data brokers – intermediaries who trade in […]
ICO consults on its proposed Freedom of Information strategy
The ICO continues to promote the reform of access to information legislation so it remains fit for purpose. Later this […]
Largest collection of breached data ever seen is found
The largest collection of breached data ever seen has been discovered, comprising of more than 770m email addresses and passwords […]
Battle Lines Forming Ahead of a Looming U.S. Privacy Law Fight
Consumer advocates and the data-hungry technology industry are drawing early battle lines in 2019 in advance of an expected fight […]
Parliament fails to approve the EU Withdrawal Agreement: Data protection implications
On 25 November 2018 the UK Government and the EU agreed a draft withdrawal agreement which set out the terms […]