NIST launches development of a privacy framework
On Tuesday, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology initiated its process for the development of a privacy framework. The […]
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Google Is Putting More Privacy Controls Directly in Search
The company will start showcasing privacy mechanisms directly within search, so you can review and delete your activity log without […]
Yahoo agrees to $50M settlement package for users hit by massive security breach
One of the largest consumer internet hacks has bred one of the largest class action settlements after Yahoo agreed to […]
Is the ICO’s view of “lawful processing” under the GDPR wrong?
What makes processing “lawful” under the GDPR? The Information Commissioner (ICO) has stated that the word “lawfulness” has general application, […]
Leading Tech Group Unveils Framework to Advance Consumer Privacy
ITI has released a legislative roadmap that advances the privacy rights of consumers and defines the responsibilities of companies in […]
82% of security pros fear hackers using AI to attack their company
Enterprise IT and security professionals recognize AI’s potential in cybersecurity, according to a new report from Neustar: 87% of the […]
Facebook fined £500,000 for Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook has been fined £500,000 by the UK’s data protection watchdog for its role in the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. The […]
EDPB dealing with 162 cross border cases but no fines issued as yet
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has by now 162 cross-border cases on its case register and are under investigation. Some […]
Internet Of Things: Major Security Issues and Their Possible Solutions
Internet of things security and privacy issues is one of the hottest topics in the industry. And it is as […]
Apple expected to say GDPR a model for US privacy regulation
According to a report from Reuters, Apple CEO Tim Cook will praise the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as […]
CNIL Adopts Referentials on DPO Certification
On October 11, 2018, the French data protection authority (the “CNIL”) announced that it adopted two referentials (i.e. , guidelines) […]
Intel released a paper on Privacy and Artificial Intelligence
During the 40th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners, Intel released a paper on Protecting Individuals’ Privacy and […]