data

Close-up of the front right side of a shiny red car in a natural setting. The focus is on the sleek design featuring a modern headlight, honeycomb grille, and stylish alloy wheel. Tree reflections are visible on the hood, enhancing the polished look of the vehicle.

September 6, 2022

ICO commenced criminal proceedings over theft of road traffic accident data

ICO has commenced criminal proceedings against eight individuals over the unlawful obtaining of people’s personal information from vehicle repair garages.

A close-up of a smartphone screen displaying various app icons. In the center, WhatsApp has two notifications, highlighted with a red badge. Surrounding apps include Dropbox, Camera, Facebook, Notes, Threema, Telegram, and Messages. The background is dark and textured.

August 22, 2022

This website tells you what private information apps might be tracking

A new tool reveals how apps like TikTok and Instagram can potentially use JavaScript to view sensitive data.

Wide-angle view of a large, illuminated soccer stadium at night. The field is vibrant green, with players wearing red and blue jerseys. The stadium is partially filled with spectators. A circular, futuristic roof covers the stands, and bright stadium lights shine onto the pitch.

August 4, 2022

Manchester City smart scarf wraps data-collecting sensors around fans’ necks

Hungry for data, soccer club pilots The Connected Scarf.

Wooden library card catalog with multiple small drawers, each featuring a metal handle and a label slot. The drawers have visible labels, though the text is not legible. The wood has a rich, warm tone, and the overall appearance is vintage and orderly.

August 3, 2022

USA offers foreign states access to 1.1 billion biometric “encounters” in return for reciprocal database access

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is touting ‘Enhanced Border Security Agreements’, offering access to its vast biometric databanks in exchange for other states reciprocating.

July 20, 2022

European Commission sued for violating EU’s data protection rules

The EU Commission faces a lawsuit over allegations it is violating GDPR rules when transferring personal data from websites to the US.

A close-up of two people in soft focus. The person on the left, wearing a black turtleneck, looks directly at the camera. The person on the right has long dark hair and is facing downward slightly, with only part of their face visible. The background is blurred and light-colored.

July 16, 2022

UK data watchdog investigates whether AI systems show racial bias

ICO says AI-driven discrimination can lead to job rejections or being wrongfully denied bank loans or benefit.

A close-up of a laptop on a desk, showing a partially visible screen displaying a grid of photos. The keyboard is prominent in the foreground, with a reflective touchpad. The background is slightly blurred, featuring another device or monitor.

July 15, 2022

A New Attack Can Unmask Anonymous Users on Any Major Browser

Researchers have found a way to use the web’s basic functions to identify who visits a site—without the user detecting the hack.

A smartphone displaying a navigation app is mounted on a car dashboard. The dashboard has a large display screen showing a radio channel, "RFM." The steering wheel and part of the driver's hand are partially visible. The background is blurred, indicating motion.

July 15, 2022

Uber facing questions over how it knew Transport for London boss used app

Leaked files show cab-hailing firm noted Sir Peter Hendy ‘used an Uber car twice’ during one week in 2014.

July 15, 2022

MEPs propose strict limits on personal data use in political ads

Online platforms could face much stricter limits on the use of personal data in targeted political advertising under new proposals from the EU Parliament.