data-privacy

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legislation
Therecord
4 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Lawmakers set sights on data minimization as states seek to limit companies from capturing vast amounts of personal info

Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act includes tough data minimization standards
Other states like Maine and Vermont are also progressing with strong data minimization provisions
www.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Banning TikTok Would Do Basically Nothing to Protect Your Data

Potential national security threat linked to TikTok
Banning TikTok may not solve bigger data privacy issues
www.vice.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

America's TikTok Ban Passed the Lower House. What Does that Mean for Australia?

Australian politicians are urging the government to follow the US in making TikTok divest from Chinese ownership.
Concerns over Chinese Communist Party's access to data collected on TikTok are prompting calls for stricter regulation in Australia.
Patently-O
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Banning TikTok: Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act

Growing calls for Section 230 modifications and social media censorship
Legislative actions against Chinese-owned tech companies like TikTok
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Europe on verge of adopting world's first AI rules targeting ChatGPT, other chatbot systems

EU lawmakers endorsed the world's first AI rules.
AI Act regulates high-impact AI models and biometric surveillance.
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Marketing

What's at stake for TikTok as Congress moves to force a sale of the wildly popular Chinese app - or ban it

Legislation poses a threat to TikTok in the US if not sold within six months.
Bipartisan opposition to TikTok due to security concerns.
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Privacy professionals
Therecord
4 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Insurer unveils policy covering drivers from connected car hacks and data leaks

Specialty insurer Munich RE introduces Cyber for Auto product covering cyber threats on the road.
Connected cars collecting personal data present new vulnerabilities and require insurance protection.
ZDNET
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Your smart TV is snooping on you. Here's how to limit the personal data it gathers

Smart TVs come pre-hacked, collecting personal data without user consent.
Turning off Automatic Content Recognition can reduce data snooping on smart TVs.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Why you should never charge your phone at an airport

Using public USB ports for phone charging can expose devices to malware
Charging stations can transfer data in addition to power, posing a security risk
AdExchanger
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

There's No Reason Why Marketers And Privacy Lawyers Can't Speak The Same Language | AdExchanger

Regulators are attentive to companies not adhering to stated privacy claims, risking legal consequences.
Data privacy attorney emphasizes the need for companies to honor opt-out and disclosure statements to avoid potential legal issues.
Theregister
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

UK health department republishes redacted Palantir contract

The UK health department republished contracts with Palantir with fewer redactions after facing legal pressure for lack of transparency.
Detroit Free Press
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

GM cuts ties with 2 data firms amid heated lawsuit over driver data

GM severed ties with data brokers post lawsuit
More lawsuits may follow for data sharing violations
morePrivacy professionals
AdExchanger
15 hours ago
Marketing tech

Sins Of The Cookie: How Third-Party Cookies Set The Industry Back | AdExchanger

The third-party cookie hindered digital advertising's development.
The cookie led to issues like lack of focus on context and reliance on questionable data.
MarTech
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Ad industry steps up to meet signal loss, privacy challenges: IAB | MarTech

The ad industry is adapting to privacy-by-design ecosystem.
Challenges include tracking conversions, measuring ROI, and data balance.
The Nation
11 hours ago
Marketing

Loath as I Am to Agree With Marjorie Taylor Greene...

The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act aims to prevent apps controlled by certain countries like China from being hosted in the US.
The bill received bipartisan support but faced opposition from both progressive Democrats and Freedom Caucus Republicans due to various concerns like data privacy and national security.
AdExchanger
16 hours ago
Marketing

Maybe 'Everything Is An Ad Network' Isn't A Good Thing; The Ghostbusters Prequel Nobody Wants | AdExchanger

Retail media networks have seen significant expansion with many regional and midsize chains now having their own ad networks.
Advertisers can leverage new inventory and data sources but face challenges with marketing measurement due to various platforms claiming credit.
The Drum
3 days ago
Marketing

The Drum

Brands must adapt to the privacy-first era by focusing on zero- and first-party data and leveraging new communication channels like SMS.
Consumers are increasingly interested in texting with brands, highlighting the importance of personalized and consent-based SMS marketing.
Washington Post
1 week ago
Marketing

Opinion | Is banning TikTok 'idiotic'? Or would it 'empower parents'? Readers weigh in.

TikTok is a significant platform for Gen Z and part of brand social portfolios.
Data privacy concerns extend beyond TikTok to all social media platforms.
The American Conservative
1 week ago
Marketing

Cons of TikTok

The TikTok bill is narrowly written to target TikTok specifically, showing conservative use of government power.
Divestment from China is viewed as a legitimate policy objective, especially concerning data privacy and security.
www.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Marketing

Stop The Bullsh*t': Fox Host Blasts Politicians Supporting TikTok After Trump Backs Platform

Mark Levin criticized U.S. leaders supporting TikTok for being influenced by wealthy individuals with ties to the Chinese social media platform.
Donald Trump expressed concerns about banning TikTok, suggesting it would benefit other social media companies like Facebook.
ComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago
Business intelligence

HPE taps GenAI to bolster AIOps on Aruba Networking Central | Computer Weekly

HPE integrates GenAI LLMs in Aruba Networking Central for enhanced network management capabilities
Data privacy is enhanced with self-contained LLM models in Aruba Networking Central
HPE's industry-leading data lakes power predictive analytics and recommendations for network management.
Mashable
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Zoom unveils all-in-one AI work platform for more than just video conferencing

Zoom Workplace is an AI-powered collaborative platform with tools to automate tasks and improve workflow.
Zoom clarified its Terms of Service to address concerns about using customer data for training AI models.
Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Zoom unveils all-in-one AI work platform for more than just video conferencing

Zoom Workplace is a new AI-powered collaborative platform that consolidates AI tools for improved team workflow.
Zoom clarified its data training practices, affirming customer consent is required for using audio, video, or chat content.
www.fastcompany.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Healthcare leaders and Microsoft team up to promote responsible' integration of AI and medicine

Responsible AI practices in healthcare are crucial for quality and safety
Establishment of TRAIN can ensure reliable and ethical application of AI in healthcare
Alleywatch
3 days ago
NYC startup

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/17/24 - 3/23/24

Wonder raised $700M in funding led by top investors like NEA and Accel.
BigID secured $60M in funding from Riverwood Capital for its data privacy platform.
The Verge
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Senators push to declassify TikTok briefings

Growing bipartisan calls for declassification of TikTok briefings to address national security concerns.
Evidence shared in briefings suggests TikTok poses risks to democratic institutions and national security through user data manipulation.
Axios
1 week ago
Marketing

Senators get "shocking" look at TikTok's spy potential

China can harvest user data through TikTok for propaganda.
Senators concerned about TikTok's spying abilities and push for regulation.
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Marketing

The U.S. could ban TikTok. These countries have blocked or restricted it.

The House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill concerning TikTok's parent company, ByteDance.
Growing concerns about China accessing American data and influencing users are leading to potential actions against TikTok.
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Marketing

China could use TikTok to influence US elections, spy chief says

China could use TikTok to influence 2024 US elections
Concerns about Chinese government accessing user data on TikTok
TNW | Ecosystems
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

How regionalised data sovereignty is changing the marketing landscape

TikTok shifts focus to privacy measures in advertising.
Global trend towards regional data sovereignty reshaping data handling practices.
ReadWrite
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Your data is likely getting shared a lot further than you might think

Websites now show number of data-sharing partners on pop-ups
Data from top websites shared with over 1,000 companies
The Drum
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

The Drum

Privacy changes like Apple's ATT are forcing advertisers to reassess data practices.
Different advertising channels are impacted differently by privacy policies.
New York Post
1 week ago
Digital life

Glassdoor meltdown as users urged to flee site after posters' real names added without permission

Glassdoor is reportedly revealing staffers' real names, causing concerns over privacy violations.
The shift in Glassdoor's policy towards collecting and verifying real names started after integrating features from Fishbowl, prompting backlash.
Relay FM
1 week ago
Digital life

Clockwise #546: Taco iPad - Relay FM

Tips for minimizing vehicle data tracking
Desired GenAI features on Apple's platforms and future iPad features
ReadWrite
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Glassdoor want employees to now review their workplace with their real names

Glassdoor may soon require users to verify their real names, raising concerns about anonymity.
Acquisition of Fishbowl led to Glassdoor's policy change requiring user verification and potential loss of anonymity.
cybersecurity
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Is your smart device safe from hackers? New FCC program will label cybersecure technology

Every internet-connected device is vulnerable to hackers.
Consumers need to take steps to protect their devices against cyber threats.
TNW | Data-Security
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Experts call for stricter femtech laws to safeguard women's data

Femtech apps collect highly personal data like menstrual cycles, sexual activity, and pregnancies.
Many femtech companies lack proper safeguards and may leak personal data to third parties.
Therecord
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Biden order will limit how much data can be sold to Russia and China

The Biden administration issued an executive order to limit the transfer of Americans' sensitive data to adversarial countries like Russia and China.
The focus is on protecting data such as genomic, biometric, health, geolocation, and financial data from being used for cyber-enabled activities and espionage.
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Iapp
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Understanding marketing privacy: Overlooked aspects, key questions and practical audits

Privacy by design and compliance are strategic imperatives in marketing.
Website modifications, cookie considerations, and partnerships impact privacy and compliance.
Amazic
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

5 best practices in log management to follow in 2024 - Amazic

Log management is crucial for security, compliance, and organizational success.
Global log management market projected to reach USD 4338.84 million by 2027 with a CAGR of 10.52%.
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Marketing

TikTok es su propio peor enemigo

Prohibiting TikTok may benefit US tech giants
Data privacy concerns regarding TikTok are complex
Iapp
1 week ago
EU data protection

IAB releases State of Data 2024 report

The digital advertising industry is not prepared for data privacy changes
82% of surveyed advertisers have been impacted by legislation and user-tracking signal loss.
New York Post
1 week ago
Marketing

Time to ban TikTok: Letters to the Editor - March 16, 2024

Bipartisan bill in the House aims to ban TikTok if Chinese owner doesn't sell stake
Concerns raised about national security, youth culture impact, and misinformation on TikTok.
Above the Law
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

A TikTok Ban Is A Pointless Political Turd For Democrats

The House passed a ban on TikTok with 352 in favor and 65 opposed. Support for the ban is dropping, yet Democrats helped it pass. The U.S. tech press has not covered the story well.
Amazon Web Services
2 weeks ago
DevOps

Run an audience overlap analysis in AWS Clean Rooms | Amazon Web Services

Data collaboration is crucial for advertisers, publishers, and ad tech providers.
Audience overlap analysis helps in media planning and assessing partnerships.
Engadget
1 week ago
Marketing

Engadget Podcast: Why is the US trying to ban TikTok again?

The US House passed a bill that could potentially lead to the ban of TikTok if not sold off by ByteDance in six months.
The potential TikTok ban raises concerns about civil rights violations and the need for comprehensive data privacy laws in the US.
Iapp
1 week ago
Public health

Provisional agreement reached on European Health Data Space

Provisional agreement on European Health Data Space
Enhancing access and control of health data for EU citizens
Marketing Dive
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Advertising budgets are shifting due to privacy legislation, signal loss, IAB finds

Marketing professionals foresee continued privacy legislation and signal loss.
Ad buyers are shifting personalization tactics due to privacy regulations.
Axios
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

China's strict national security laws are fueling TikTok sale

TikTok faces scrutiny due to CCP ties and cybersecurity concerns.
A recent House bill targeting TikTok is questioned for being unfair.
www.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Marketing

Aha. I Smell a Rat' Joy Reid Suspects TikTok Debate All a Ploy to Enrich Billionaire American

Debate over TikTok ban may be about enriching American billionaires
Concerns over ByteDance and China's influence on TikTok's algorithm and data
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Marketing

TikTok Is Its Own Worst Enemy

Banning TikTok in the U.S. was initially opposed due to concerns about data privacy and competition with tech giants.
Recent bipartisan efforts to force ByteDance to sell TikTok have led to a reconsideration of the ban's necessity.
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Europe's Digital Markets Act forces tech giants to make changes to be 'fairer' - here's what that means

Europe implements new Digital Markets Act regulations for tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok owner ByteDance.
DMA aims to make digital markets fairer and more contestable by targeting 22 services from operating systems to social media platforms.
The Christian Science Monitor
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Congress talks big game about reining in Big Tech. Europe is doing it.

Europe introducing new rules under Digital Markets Act for tech giants like Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and TikTok.
DMA aims to make digital markets 'fairer' and more competitive, targeting 22 services including search engines, browsers, operating systems, and social media platforms.
Iapp
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Large language models present privacy risks

Large language models can inadvertently reveal personal information without consent.
Data privacy concerns arise from AI data leaks through accidental disclosures or malicious circumvention of privacy controls.
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Will the United States ban Tiktok?

TikTok's future at risk in the US
Bipartisan concerns over Chinese platform's data usage
WIRED
2 weeks ago
Marketing

How a TikTok Ban Would Play Out

TikTok's parent company ByteDance may be required to sell the app to avoid a US ban due to national security concerns.
US House of Representatives approved a bill targeting TikTok, raising concerns about data sharing and national security.
The Business of Fashion
2 weeks ago
Marketing

The US TikTok Ban Clears Its First Hurdle. What's Next?

The US House of Representatives passed a bill that could force the sale of TikTok or lead to a total ban in the US.
The legislation would give ByteDance 180 days to sell TikTok or face removal from app stores and web-hosting services in the US.
BBC News
2 weeks ago
Marketing

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide

US House of Representatives approved a bill that could ban TikTok if ByteDance does not sell its controlling stake in six months.
Lawmakers are concerned about China's influence on TikTok due to ByteDance's obligation to share data with Chinese officials.
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Former Trump official Steve Mnuchin puts forward plan to buy TikTok app

Steve Mnuchin plans to lead a group of investors to buy TikTok amid security concerns and legislative attempts to ban the app.
Legislators in the US worry about user data security on TikTok due to its Chinese ownership and are pushing for US ownership.
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he's interested in buying TikTok

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin plans to lead an investor group to purchase TikTok amid concerns over Chinese ownership.
The House passed a bill that could force Bytedance to sell TikTok within six months, citing national security concerns about data access by China.
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Steve Mnuchin exploring TikTok buyout as bill advances

Former US Treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin considering buying TikTok amid TikTok ban bill passing in the US House of Representatives.
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Thursday Briefing: U.S. Targets TikTok

The House of Representatives passed a bill to force ByteDance to sell TikTok within six months or face a ban in the U.S.
Concerns exist about TikTok's Chinese ownership posing a national security risk and potential data privacy issues.
ReadWrite
2 weeks ago
Marketing

TikTok could soon be launching new app 'TikTok Photos'

TikTok may be introducing 'TikTok Photos' as a separate app for photo-sharing content.
The House of Representatives is voting on the future of TikTok in the U.S., potentially leading to a ban.
Intelligencer
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Why the TikTok Ban Is Scrambling Washington

TikTok could potentially face a ban through a bipartisan bill.
Lawmakers are conflicted on TikTok ban, with Trump changing his stance.
WKU Public Radio | The Public Radio Service of Western Kentucky University
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Content creators blast a potential TikTok ban

Possible ban on TikTok leading to content creators' concerns
Bipartisan lawmakers supporting legislation for potential TikTok ban
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Bay Area business owners say they'd be upset over a TikTok ban. Here's how it would impact them

TikTok users' concerns about a potential ban
Businesses leveraging TikTok for marketing and growth
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Here's what TikTok ban could mean for users, businesses ahead of Congress vote

Potential forced divestment of TikTok's parent company ByteDance could lead to a U.S. ban, impacting the app's popularity.
TikTok users and businesses face significant repercussions if a nationwide ban is implemented, affecting small American businesses and content creators.
The Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Could a TikTok Ban Actually Happen?

Efforts to ban TikTok in the United States have bipartisan support in Congress.
Lawmakers are concerned about TikTok potentially sharing data with the Chinese government and spreading misinformation.
Future of Privacy Forum
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Little New About Hampshire - Future of Privacy Forum

New Hampshire enacted SB 255, becoming the fourteenth state with a comprehensive privacy law.
SB 255 features unique provisions including narrow rulemaking authority and addressing conflicts with other laws.
HuffPost
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Senate Hits Brakes On Possible TikTok Ban

Senate hesitates on bipartisan TikTok ban proposal
Concerns about the impact of legislation on TikTok and broader implications
Forbes
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Council Post: 14 Mega-Trends In Marketing Right Now

Enterprises are relying more on marketing for growth, with 78% of CEOs looking to marketing.
Consumers are demanding a seamless experience, with zero tolerance for friction like delays and confusing checkouts.
Axios
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Why Congress wants to keep you off TikTok

U.S. legislation aims to force ByteDance to divest from TikTok due to national security concerns.
Concerns arise about potential Chinese government access to user data through ByteDance's relationship with TikTok.
WIRED
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

How Apple's Advanced Data Protection Works, and How to Enable It on Your iPhone

Enabling Apple's Advanced Data Protection (ADP) enhances security for iCloud backups, iCloud Drive, Photos, Notes, and Reminders.
End-to-end encryption provided by ADP ensures data safety even in cases of rogue employees or data breaches, but it also limits Apple's ability to access or help recover encrypted files.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Privacy First and Competition

Fix privacy first to address a multitude of technological problems.
The current state of federal privacy law in America is severely outdated and urgently needs a comprehensive update.
english.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Why the iris offers the most precious biometric data

The Spanish Data Protection Agency has banned Worldcoin orbs for three months due to concerns over iris data collection.
The biometric data collected by Worldcoin's orbs in Spain is blocked pending an international investigation into its legality.
Federal Trade Commission
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

FTC Cracks Down on Mass Data Collectors: A Closer Look at Avast, X-Mode, and InMarket

FTC focusing on extraction of sensitive data
Privacy threats from data monetization
AdExchanger
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Google's Privacy Sandbox Isn't As Bad As Critics Claim | AdExchanger

Google's Privacy Sandbox has more benefits than drawbacks
Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) strengthen data privacy compliance
The Drum
2 weeks ago
Marketing

The Drum

Blis launches Prospect Targeting to help brands reach more customers with accurate data
Prospect Targeting combines real-world behaviors with consumer data and online insights for deep customer insights
Engadget
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Lawmakers have a new plan to force ByteDance to sell TikTok

Lawmakers introduce bill to force ByteDance to sell TikTok in the US
The bill allows ByteDance a six-month window to sell TikTok before app store bans take effect
Therecord
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Biden administration takes steps to investigate and potentially block China-made car tech

Cars imported from China under investigation for potential national security threats.
Concerns raised about connected vehicles collecting sensitive data and being remotely accessed or disabled.
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Punkt rocks its minimalist roots with 'privacy-first' MC02 smartphone | TechCrunch

Punkt launches first smartphone with focus on utility, privacy, and minimalism
Challenges faced by companies trying to challenge Apple-Google duopoly in the smartphone market.
Forbes
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

California's Privacy Law: 3 Takeaways For B2C Marketers

The broad definition of sale in California includes non-monetary transactions.
Consent in data sharing agreements must be actively managed, not assumed.
MarTech
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

3 future-proofing strategies for Google's third-party cookie crackdown | MarTech

Google restricts third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users
The death of third-party cookies will impact marketers and advertisers significantly.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Sen. Wyden Exposes Data Brokers Selling Location Data to Anti-Abortion Groups That Target Abortion Seekers

Near sold location data of individuals seeking reproductive healthcare to anti-abortion groups for targeted advertising.
Near enabled the targeting of anti-abortion content at people who had visited Planned Parenthood and similar clinics using location data.
english.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Biden orders US investigation of national security risks posed by Chinese-made smart cars'

China-made smart cars under investigation for national security risks
Concerns about Chinese technology in electric vehicles leading to potential regulations
TechRepublic
4 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Free VPN vs Paid VPN: Which One Is Right for You?

Free VPNs typically sell data to third parties and provide weaker encryption. Some paid VPNs offer free plans with limited features.
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