What Police Can Do With Social Media Spy Tool ShadowDragon
The tool is the product of a growing industry whose work is usually kept from the public and utilized by police.
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Digital welfare fraud detection and the Dutch SyRI judgment
A ruling by a Dutch court in 2020 struck down the state’s digital welfare fraud detection system because it lacked protections to individual privacy.
EU considers canceling trade, data flow talks with US
The planned EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council meeting Sept. 29 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is now in jeopardy with the EU threatening to cancel.
Study finds growing government use of sensitive data to ‘nudge’ behaviour
National and local governments using targeted ads on search engines and social media.
Washington says a transatlantic data deal is close. Brussels disagrees.
The EU and the US have been working on a deal since July last year.
Microsoft is going password-free for consumer accounts
This is good news for the security-conscious — and the forgetful.
The Battle for Digital Privacy Is Reshaping the Internet
As Apple and Google enact privacy changes, businesses are grappling with the fallout, Madison Avenue is fighting back and Facebook has cried foul.
EU chief announces cybersecurity law for connected devices
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday (15 September) a Cyber Resilience Act aimed at setting common cybersecurity standards for connected devices.
Law Enforcement’s Use of Commercial Phone Data Stirs Surveillance Fight
Agencies’ growing use of purchased data without warrants raises new legal questions.
Apple poised to reshape online advertising as investment and influence grows
Marketers will be turning to Apple for leadership on privacy issues that matter to their media spends in light of recent tech updates.
DPC launches two inquiries into TikTok concerning compliance with GDPR
The Ireland’s DPA has commenced two own-volition inquiries in relation to TikTok Technology Limited’s (TikTok) compliance with requirements of the GDPR.
Italian DPA opens investigation into smart glasses
Italian data protection authority Garante opened investigation into smart glasses equipped with the “Facebook View”.