Hackers erase 6,500 sites from the Dark Web in one attack
One of the most popular Dark Web hosting services – Daniel’s Hosting – was slaughtered last week when attackers hosed […]
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Draft Withdrawal Agreement does not guarantee frictionless free flow of personal data from EU
The draft Withdrawal Agreement at Article 71(2) implies an adequacy assessment by the European Commission could happen in future (this […]
A leaky database of SMS text messages exposed password resets and 2FA codes
A security lapse has exposed a massive database containing tens of millions of text messages, including password reset links, two-factor […]
Facebook May Face 100M Euro Lawsuit Over Privacy Breach
A French nongovernmental organization wants Facebook Inc. to pay 100 million euros ($113 million) and fix any problems stemming from […]
Algorithms can reduce discrimination, but only with proper data
If self-learning algorithms discriminate, it is not because there is an error in the algorithm, but because the data used […]
Some practical advice on data treatment in technology agreements
Technology agreements commonly involve transfer of rights in both intellectual property and data. While IP provisions are typically extensive and […]
A Rising Crescendo Demands Data Ethics and Data Responsibility
Data ethics is not a subject that you would have expected to be a centerpiece of conversation among Chief Data […]
Police access to personal data retained by ISPs is a matter of proportionality
On October 2nd 2018, the Court of Justice of European Union (CJEU) held a decision confirming the conditions of access […]
Controlling our health data before it controls us
As smart devices in health care evolve, the line between human and machine is blurring — and creating new concerns […]
Google Is Putting More Privacy Controls Directly in Search
The company will start showcasing privacy mechanisms directly within search, so you can review and delete your activity log without […]
Leading Tech Group Unveils Framework to Advance Consumer Privacy
ITI has released a legislative roadmap that advances the privacy rights of consumers and defines the responsibilities of companies in […]
Facebook fined £500,000 for Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook has been fined £500,000 by the UK’s data protection watchdog for its role in the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. The […]