Russian Data storage Decree “places great deal of pressure on telcos”
On 12 April 2018 the Russia’s Government issued Decree NQ 445, on Approval of the Rules for Storage by Telecommunication […]
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China’s social credit system keeps a critical eye on everyday behavior
It’s all part of the Chinese government’s new social credit system where people’s daily behavior is monitored and rated. If […]
One month sprint to GDPR compliance: 5 things to do now if your business isn’t prepared
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) affects every company or organisation, anywhere in the world, that touches an EU citizen’s […]
Apple’s Consumer Data Collection Patents Prove Data Privacy Risks
Looking at Apple’s filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, it seems clear that, while Cook and Wozniak may […]
Almost half UK businesses suffered cyberattack or security breach last year
Nearly half the businesses in the UK have fallen victim to cyberattacks or security breaches in the last year, costing them each thousands of […]
Do SMEs need to keep record of their processing activities?
With the GDPR being fully enforceable on May 25th, more and more questions arise regarding the scope of article 30 […]
WhatsApp raises minimum age to 16 for Europeans ahead of GDPR
Facebook-owned messaging service will demand users confirm they are old enough to use app after raising age limit from 13. […]
How Looming Privacy Regulations May Strengthen Facebook and Google
Facebook and Google are dealing with a privacy backlash and new European rules on data collection. The rules, though, may […]
Competition Is at the Heart of Facebook’s Privacy Problem
Opinion: Until consumers can easily control their data, competitors to Facebook won’t thrive. Consumers are trusting companies with vast amounts […]
Facebook’s data changes will hamper research and oversight, academics warn
Leading researchers sign open letter saying privacy restrictions ‘likely to compound the real problem’. An open letter, signed by 27 […]
EU states urged to agree online privacy ‘cookie law’
The EU’s digital chief has urged European governments to end their resistance to a new draft “cookie law” aimed at […]
Government hacking tactics questioned at OURSA
Government hacking and surveillance received heavy criticism at the OURSA Conference by ACLU lawyer Jennifer Granick, who questioned how the […]