TikTok’s Unchecked Access to User Data Raises Concerns
TikTok’s staff reportedly have unrestricted access to user data, including high-profile public figures, creating potential privacy and national security risks.
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ShareID promises ID verification without storing personal data
French startup ShareID introduces a privacy-focused online ID verification solution that doesn’t retain personal data, instead utilizing a unique hash for user re-authentication.
Consumer finance group seeks more privacy in digital euro use
Finance Watch highlights the need for robust privacy safeguards in the implementation of a digital euro, amidst Big Brother fears.
ICO Calls for Improved Handling of Domestic Abuse Victims’ Data
The UK Information Commissioner has urged organizations to protect the personal information of domestic abuse victims following several data breaches.
Finland lifts ban on transferring Yandex data to Russia
Finland’s data regulator lifts ban on Yandex’s ride-hailing app Yango, allowing data transfer to Russia after confirming Russian legislation doesn’t apply to taxi services.
French apps accused of illegally sharing user data
NOYB has filed complaints against three large companies, alleging their mobile apps illegally access and share users’ personal data.
UK data watchdog to review period and fertility apps amid security concerns
UK data watchdog to review period and fertility tracking apps over concerns about data security and privacy issues raised by users.
Britain Admits Defeat in Controversial Online Safety Bill
The UK government has backed down on enforcing a “spy clause” in the Online Safety Bill, a move welcomed by tech companies and privacy activists.
TikTok opens its first EU data center in Ireland
TikTok has begun to route European user data through its new data center in Dublin, Ireland in a bid to meet regulatory standards.
Researchers: Every New Car Is a ‘Privacy Nightmare’
Modern cars are collecting and sharing massive amounts of personal data, raising privacy concerns, according to a Mozilla Foundation study that scrutinized the privacy policies of 25 major car brands.
GDPR used by new ransom gang to extort victims
A new ransomware group Ransomed has emerged, using the GDPR fines to pressure victims into paying up, a tactic not observed before.
The GDPR highlights the problem in EU’s Cyber Posture
The EU’s stringent cyber posture, as reflected in the GDPR, while enhancing global norm building, inadvertently hampers small businesses and data-dependent public services due to its high compliance costs and limitations on data sharing.