Russian Data storage Decree “places great deal of pressure on telcos”
On 12 April 2018 the Russia’s Government issued Decree NQ 445, on Approval of the Rules for Storage by Telecommunication […]
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China’s social credit system keeps a critical eye on everyday behavior
It’s all part of the Chinese government’s new social credit system where people’s daily behavior is monitored and rated. If […]
Apple’s Consumer Data Collection Patents Prove Data Privacy Risks
Looking at Apple’s filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, it seems clear that, while Cook and Wozniak may […]
Do SMEs need to keep record of their processing activities?
With the GDPR being fully enforceable on May 25th, more and more questions arise regarding the scope of article 30 […]
How Looming Privacy Regulations May Strengthen Facebook and Google
Facebook and Google are dealing with a privacy backlash and new European rules on data collection. The rules, though, may […]
Competition Is at the Heart of Facebook’s Privacy Problem
Opinion: Until consumers can easily control their data, competitors to Facebook won’t thrive. Consumers are trusting companies with vast amounts […]
Facebook’s data changes will hamper research and oversight, academics warn
Leading researchers sign open letter saying privacy restrictions ‘likely to compound the real problem’. An open letter, signed by 27 […]
How to request your personal data under GDPR
A subject access request will require any company to turn over data it has collected on you, and it’s pretty […]
Match.com glitch reactivated old profiles and users are horrified
A Match Group spokesperson confirmed that a “limited number” of old accounts had been accidentally reactivated recently and that any […]
Hamburg data protection officer opens non-compliance procedure against Facebook
Hamburg’s data protection ombudsman has opened non-compliance procedures against Facebook, which has been accused of abusing its users’ data, a […]
Blockchain: Practical use cases for the privacy pro – Learning from Estonia
Many Americans would not be able to point out Estonia on a map, yet, the tiny country has become a […]
Is GDPR recharging cookie notice popups?
Will soon all websites greet users with interrupting and blocking pop-ups requiring to read a consent form and click “I […]