Private Blockchains Could Be Compatible with EU Privacy Rules
A joint study between Queen Mary University of London and the University of Cambridge concluded that, whilst challenging, it is […]
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It’s Amateur Hour in the World of Spyware and Victims Will Pay the Price
We’re living in the golden age of spyware and government hacking, with companies rushing to join a blossoming billion dollar […]
This tech aims to prevent incidental facial captures from IoT devices
The internet of things is virtually everywhere. Billions of IoT devices are deployed to monitor people through CCTVs, capture police […]
Alarm over talks to implant UK employees with microchips
Britain’s biggest employer organisation and main trade union body have sounded the alarm over the prospect of British companies implanting […]
Researchers Defeat Most Powerful Ad Blockers
Perceptual ad blockers will come out on the losing side in the war against internet advertisers and expose users to […]
Predictions 2019: The Internet Of Things
Business stakeholders and CIOs in both B2B and B2C environments are planning and deploying IoT solutions to power digital transformation […]
CNIL issues guidaince on Blockchain and the GDPR
When a blockchain contains personal data, the GDPR is applicable. The architecture and characteristics specific to blockchains will, however, have […]
Facial image matching system risks ‘chilling effect’ on freedoms
Civil rights groups have warned a vast, powerful system allowing the near real-time matching of citizens’ facial images risks a […]
China surveillance tech can ID people by their walk
Chinese authorities have started using “gait recognition” software – artificial intelligence that identifies people by their body shape and the […]
Europe’s AI ethics chief: No rules yet, please
In a global race to dominate artificial intelligence technology, Europe needs to keep its urge to regulate under control — […]
Using Wi-Fi to “see” behind closed doors is easier than anyone thought
With nothing but a smartphone and some clever computation, researchers can exploit ambient signals to track individuals in their own […]
Google will now take you through your privacy settings step-by-step
Google has introduced a handful of new security measures as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, starting with a risk assessment […]