Rishi Sunak faces calls to ban TikTok use by government officials
PM has come under immense pressure to mirror EU and US by taking action concerning anxieties over the potential cybersecurity risks of a Chinese-owned app.
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Signal app warns it will quit UK if law weakens end-to-end encryption
Signal will leave UK if online safety bill weakens end-to-end encryption.
UK Policing Riddled with Chinese CCTV Cameras
UK watchdog raised serious concerns about the widespread use of Chinese-made surveillance cameras by UK police forces.
TikTok planning 2 more data centers in Europe amid data security concerns
TikTok is taking steps to address safety and regulatory concerns by expanding its presence in Europe.
Want to Delete Your Twitter DMs? Good Luck With That!
Despite statements from Twitter about the supposed deletion of messages, it appears that this is not happening.
Controversial spyware technology group with links to Ireland to be investigated by Justice Committee
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice is set to delve into the question of whether companies based in Ireland are manufacturing and selling spyware.
New Cybersecurity Directives (NIS2 and CER) Enter into Force
Two new EU directives came into effect impacting how organizations across the European Union approach cybersecurity and critical infrastructure.
UK Proposes Making the Sale and Possession of Encrypted Phones Illegal
The UK government is pushing to make encrypted phones a criminal offense.
In 2023, Resolve to Fix Your Organization’s Meta Pixel Problem
It’s time to be proactive about user privacy. Find out if you’re sending too much data to Facebook—or if you need to send data at all.
AI-Generated Voice Firm Clamps Down After 4chan Makes Celebrity Voices for Abuse
4chan members used ElevenLabs to make deepfake voices of Emma Watson, Joe Rogan, and others saying racist, transphobic, and violent things.
Dutch hacker obtained virtually all Austrians’ personal data
The police did not elaborate on the consequences for Austrians’ data security.
TikTok CEO seeks to reassure on EU rules on privacy, child safety
TikTok CEO on a visit to Brussels sought to reassure theEU the app would respect the bloc’s tech rules and commitments to privacy and child safety.