Jim Koenig on Law Firm Hacks and How to Prevent Them
Jim Koenig thinks that law firms need to adopt comprehensive information security programs and train their employees to become better […]
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Recruiters Use ‘Geofencing’ To Target Potential Hires Where They Live And Work
Geofencing sets up virtual boundaries to enable tracking of mobile devices in an area. It can be used to send […]
WannaCry or WannaFixIt? Time for Action on Data Security
If government officials pour time and money into “solutions” targeting outdated issues, the public may remain as ill-prepared for the […]
EEA adopts EU-US Privacy Shield
The European Economic Area Joint Committee has formally adopted a decision to incorporate the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield adequacy decision into […]
Amazon and WhatsApp ‘falling short over privacy’, says pressure group
EFF’s annual Who Has Your Back report criticises world’s largest retailer and biggest messaging app for not keeping up on […]
UN survey finds cybersecurity gaps everywhere except Singapore
Singapore has a near-perfect approach to cybersecurity, but many other rich countries have holes in their defenses and some poorer […]
On Encryption, Archiving, and Accountability
“As Elites Switch to Texting, Watchdogs Fear Loss of Accountability“, says a headline in today’s New York Times. The story […]
Judge’s handwritten notes released under UK data laws for first time
Ministry of Justice hands over notes to couple who disagreed with his 2013 decision to reject constructive dismissal claim. Source: […]
Smart technology policy in Europe is a trend?
The “technology” in “ technology policy” should have a real meaning – there are signs it’s actually happening. With the […]
What Anthem’s Settlement Reveals About Future Data Breach Suits
Anthem’s decision to pay $115 million to settle a class action suit brought as a result of the 2015 data […]
Belgian DPA publishes recommendation on GDPR record keeping obligation
Belgian Data Protection Authority has published a recommendation on the records of processing activities. It aims to assist controllers and processors […]
To tackle Google’s power, regulators have to go after its ownership of data
The problem with regulating technology companies is that, faced with tough new rules, they can eventually innovate their way out, […]