Hacking Attack Has Security Experts Scrambling to Contain Fallout
The “ransomware” attacks across continents raised fears that people would not be able to meet ransom demands before their data […]
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IOT and data centres provide great opportunities
Interesting interview with Garry Connolly, from Host In Ireland, who will be giving a keynote Q and A at the […]
GDPR profiling curbs will wreck industry, argues DMA
GDPR profiling curbs will wreck industry, argues DMA. Industry body urges ICO not to usher in a return to the […]
New ePrivacy Rules will Transform Consent — But How?
Some time ago the European Commission published draft of so called ePrivacy Regulation. They acknowledged that cookie consent requirements required […]
Two-factor security is so broken, now hackers can drain bank accounts
Criminals have exploited a known flaw in how calls and text messages travel around the world to redirect a two-factor […]
Airport face recognition could extend to US citizens, says Customs
The US government has rolled out a plan to reshape airport security around facial recognition, playing off a wealth of […]
Why artificial intelligences should have to explain their actions
The emerging “right to an explanation” movement is focused on providing consumers with personalized, easy to understand algorithmic transparency. Source: […]
Encryption May Lower Fines Under New EU Privacy Regime
Companies can lower the risk of massive fines under the new European Union privacy regime by embracing encryption of personal […]
The boring truth about email security
Every copy of every email sent to/from you resides on some other email server. Email is out there – it […]
How Privacy Became a Commodity for the Rich and Powerful
It used to signal a quiet, anonymous life. Now privacy is a premium that may be out of reach for […]
Telefonica Gives Consumers Control Over Some Data
Telefónica in Germany has announced a partnership with U.K. firm People.io to power an app in which the telco giant’s […]
What do data protection and privacy look like in Macron’s republique?
As the smoke clears from the heated french presidential election, Emmanuel Macron is left standing but what does this victory […]