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 […]
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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 […]
Consumers say they want much more control over their personal data
Janrain, which polled more than 1,000 U.S. consumers. The survey found that two-thirds of US adults want government to pass […]
‘Do Not Track’ Privacy Tool Doesn’t Do Anything
When you go into the privacy settings on your browser, there’s a little option there to turn on the “Do […]