The Rise Of The Data Unconcerneds
Consumers are increasingly willing to share data for benefits, a UK DMA/Acxiom study shows. They will even provide it for […]
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Data breach at tax agency allowed companies to peek in on competitors’ data
A data mix-up on a state tax portal inadvertently made private data from about 16,500 business taxpayers viewable to other […]
The False Teeth of Chrome’s Ad Filter
Today Google launched a new version of its Chrome browser with what they call an “ad filter”— which means that […]
What is Cybersecurity, and How Can it Affect the Winter Olympics?
The world in 2018 is interconnected. Cybersecurity threats are widespread — even at the 2018 Winter Olympics. As we recorded […]
Digital rights groups call for government to back away from encryption crackdown
Australian digital rights organisations have called for the data retention scheme to be suspended and for the government to back […]
After Apple’s fight with FBI, two groups say they can solve the encryption battle
The EastWest Institute has produced a report encouraging governments to allow encryption while creating legal frameworks for law enforcement to […]
GDPR not at odds with FCA Handbook, say UK authorities
New data protection laws are not at odds with regulatory requirements imposed on companies in the financial services sector, two […]
How to build and maintain a data governance system
While data mapping and inventory, and establishing a lawful basis for processing, are logically the first two steps on the […]
Law Enforcement Use of Face Recognition Systems Threatens Civil Liberties
Independent Oversight, Privacy Protections Are Needed San Francisco, California—Face recognition—fast becoming law enforcement’s surveillance tool of choice—is being implemented with […]
97% of Cybersecurity Leaders Evaluating Vendor Security, Including Law Firms
A report was issued on February 8 th by Ankura and Ari Kaplan Advisors entitled ” The Shifting Cybersecurity Landscape: […]
How Much Is Your Privacy Worth? A Lot, if You’ve Won $560 Million
As a court considers whether to let the winner of a huge lottery jackpot remain anonymous, people are offering to […]
Company previously fined for making nuisance calls is prosecuted for failing to change its ways
A company that has already been fined for making nuisance calls has now been prosecuted in a criminal court for […]