UK spy agencies may be breaking data-sharing law
Challenge brought by Privacy International alleges MI5 and MI6 bulk data-sharing regimes and legal oversight system are illegal. Source: UK […]
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US Supreme Court to hear case against Microsoft on email privacy
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the federal government’s case against Microsoft, in which it seeks access to emails held […]
Government Requests for Google Data All-Time-High
Government Requests for Google Data Hit All-Time-High. Firm forced to revise up many FISA demands from previous years. Source: Government […]
WPA2 security flaw puts almost every WiFi device at risk
A security protocol at the heart of most modern Wi-Fi devices, including computers, phones, and routers, has been broken, putting […]
What’s new in the WP29 guidelines on DPIAs?
The Article 29 Working Party has published this week its “last revised” guidelines on data protection impact assessments and determining […]
UK says WhatsApp lets paedophiles and gangsters operate beyond the law
Britain said WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption communication services allowed paedophiles and organised crime groups to operate beyond the reach of the […]
Wifi security is vulnerable to hacking, US government warns
WPA2 protocol used by vast majority of wifi connections has been broken by Belgian researchers, highlighting potential for internet traffic […]
Equifax Credit Assistance Site Served Spyware
Big-three consumer credit bureau Equifax says it has removed third-party code from its credit report assistance Web site that prompted […]
Russia’s use of Kaspersky antivirus to spy on the US shows need for encryption
Any technology that allows U.S. agencies to lawfully access data will present an irresistible target for hackers and foreign intelligence […]
OTA releases new multi-industry privacy and security audit
The Online Trust Alliance has released the results of its ninth annual Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll, this year […]
US seeks input into Data Commissioner’s Facebook case
US government lawyers have said it is critically important its views are taken into account when the High Court finalises […]
Australian DPA seeks comments on data breach notification guidelines
The Office of the Australian Information and Privacy Commissioner has published draft resources for the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, asking […]