How can blockchain assist data protection?
The Internet of Things has created a reliance on technology for many of us on both a personal and a […]
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How Facebook’s Scandal Impacted Privacy Regulation
Facebook’s data harvesting scandal rocked the privacy world earlier this year, in part because the incident occurred at a time […]
Managing commercial risk within the supply chain post
In the pre-GDPR days, it was fairly clear where risk and liability lay with regards to data protection issues within […]
Classified: The Art of Restricting Personal Data
Despite our hesitation, we routinely provide the very same personal information to both critical and noncritical requests. We shouldn’t. Personal […]
Google and Mastercard Cut a Secret Ad Deal to Track Retail Sales
Google and Mastercard brokered a business partnership that gave Google an unprecedented asset for measuring retail spending, part of the […]
Two French location data companies receive GDPR consent warnings
The French privacy regulator CNIL recently issued official notices to two French data companies: Fidzup and Teemo. CNIL said that […]
Do I need a Data Protection Impact Assessment to avoid GDPR fines?
Essentially, Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a tool that is proposed under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for […]
Firefox’s New Browser Will Keep Brands From Stalking You
Future versions of Firefox will block third-party tracking codes, and trackers that take too long to load, by default. Users […]
Here’s why the first GDPR fines could still be months away
It’s been three months since the introduction of the European Union’s much-heralded General Data Protection Regulation, which gives the bloc’s […]
ICO publishes new guide for students to demand more information about their exam results
The United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner’s Office has published a new guide for students on demanding more information about their exam […]
Woman sues US border patrol over data copied from seized iPhone
An American Muslim citizen is suing the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for seizing her iPhone at an airport, […]
Is data security a waste of money?
The study surveyed about 1,000 consumers and 660 business and cyber security professionals from over 600 companies earning at least […]