Lithuanian DPA launches investigation into D-Link
In response to publicly available information, the Lithuanian data protection authority – State Data Protection Inspectorate – launched an self-initiated […]
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Fingerprint case highlights importance of biometric policies and consent
An unfair dismissal case has highlighted the need for companies to update policies and procedures and to obtain full consent […]
Are users’ preferences about privacy relevant?
It is a well-documented fact that many users are willing to share information on social media and other platforms, also […]
ICO’s Interim Report on Explaining AI
On June 3, 2019, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), released an Interim Report on a collaboration project with The […]
UK Publishes Proposed Regulation for IoT Device Security
The United Kingdom’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is consulting on regulatory proposals regarding consumer Internet of Things […]
Amazon now lets you tell Alexa to delete your voice recordings
You’ll now be able to say, “Alexa, delete everything I said today.” Amazon stores recordings of every request you’ve made […]
Apple is now the privacy-as-a-service company
Apple unveiled a new single-sign on unified ID platform, as well as a new way it’ll operate as a go-between […]
Big Tech condemn GCHQ proposal to listen in on encrypted chats
An international coalition of civic society organizations, security and policy experts and tech companies — including Apple, Google, Microsoft and […]
ENISA publishes report on Industry 4.0 Cybersecurity
The EU Agency for Cybersecurity ENISA is stepping up its efforts to foster cybersecurity for Industry 4.0 by publishing a […]
The growing legal and regulatory implications of collecting biometric data
Although biometric technologies make the authentication experience easier, the actual collection and storage of the data is presenting new security […]
Apple has a plan to make online ads more private
Apple says it’s figured out some middle ground that keeps ads alive but without their nefarious ad tracking capabilities. The tech […]
Dutch DPA Issues Opinion on Use of Cookie Walls
Recently, the Dutch Data protection Authority has taken the position that the use of so-called “cookie walls,” whereby website access […]