#data-protection

#data-protection

AI companies are robbing the American people blind while leaving artists, writers, and other creators with zero recourse.

Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) allows inexperienced threat actors to launch large-scale attacks, exfiltrate sensitive data, and disable recovery infrastructure, pushing businesses to reassess their strategies.

As companies explore new ways to use AI, the challenge of balancing innovation with data protection is more important than ever. Security teams are tasked with protecting information while developers face pressure to deliver. Misalignment results in exposed data and overlooked policies, leading to a lack of responsibility.

"This isn't just about social embarrassment, it's a serious data protection issue," legal expert at HD Claims Adam Douglas shared in a statement to Travel + Leisure.

The Leipzig District Court has awarded Facebook users EUR 5000 in compensation for data protection violations from Meta's Business Tools, highlighting significant legal repercussions for privacy violations.

Ian Brown warned that if the European Commission continues to support its employees for independent positions, it could undermine the integrity of oversight across EU institutions, stating it would be "a disaster for the independence of oversight of the EU institutions."

"USDA has a lot of data that people should be very concerned about protecting for a lot of different reasons," said one current USDA employee who requested anonymity due to ongoing fear of retaliation. "Farmers' financial and production data should be protected at all costs, for privacy reasons and because of competition. If you got access to disaster payments, you would be able to layer a lot of data and arrive at a lot of valuable conclusions about productivity and U.S. farmland, futures markets, and commodity prices. You can hedge a lot of bets and make a lot of money if you know what's happening with U.S. agriculture."

"We can confirm that our Paddy Power and Betfair businesses have suffered a data incident involving personal information for some of our customers."

Containers can deliver application and data portability, allowing users to build and run applications anywhere, leading to greater agility and speed in deployment.

When storing or moving sensitive documents, using secure packaging is crucial. Security envelopes with tamper-evident seals ensure privacy and maintain the integrity of the paperwork.

The security flaws were discovered by a German IT firm when the Coros Watch 3 was paired with an Android smartphone, allowing unauthorized access to private data.

Google has implemented new universal opt-out mechanisms and privacy controls in response to laws from several US states, enhancing user privacy in ad targeting.

Meike Kamp, Germany's data protection commissioner, told the companies that DeepSeek did not provide 'convincing evidence' that users' data was protected as required by EU laws.

"I am relieved to have been cleared of some serious and damaging accusations. The claims of computer hacking were shown to be completely unfounded, with no evidence of criminal intent or harm."

Service workers, though beneficial for improving performance and enabling offline capabilities, can also introduce security vulnerabilities when they come from unknown or untrusted sources.

When your tablet goes missing, quickly use Find My on Apple or Google to locate it. Remotely lock or erase data to protect personal information.

"In its report, Incogni examined nine popular generative AI services and applied 11 different criteria to measure their data privacy practices."

"Thales had strong hardware security modules and data encryption solutions, but more is needed," explains Steven Maas, highlighting the necessity for comprehensive data security solutions.

The DP7400 offers advanced ransomware protection and rapid recovery, making it ideal for organizations aiming to secure and recover data seamlessly.

Microsoft's approach highlights its commitment to maintaining European data on the continent, emphasizing compliance with local regulations and strengthening relationships with policymakers.

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At one point, I literally had to take a month off work from this because I was so stressed out.

We're incredibly excited to have Dan on board. He'll be leading an already strong and experienced team dedicated to helping organizations protect their data.