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European Privacy Group Sues TikTok and AliExpress for Illicit Data Transfers to China

Austrian privacy group Noyb has filed complaints against companies for unlawfully transferring user data to China, violating EU data protection regulations.

Online Behavioral Ads Fuel the Surveillance Industry-Here's How

Real-time bidding (RTB) is a prevalent but largely unregulated process exposing personal data to numerous advertisers, risking privacy and security.

Ireland fines Meta $263 million for 2018 View As data breach

Meta faces costly legal consequences, including a $31.7 million settlement in Australia and a €251 million fine from the IDPC for data breaches.

The Breachies 2024: The Worst, Weirdest, Most Impactful Data Breaches of the Year

Data breaches are rampant, and often result from companies failing to minimize the data they collect, leading to increased harm to victims.

Here's how Apple protects your privacy with its new AI features

Apple emphasizes user privacy in AI, promising not to use personal data for model training, crucial for maintaining user trust.

Controversial EU ad campaign on X broke bloc's own privacy rules | TechCrunch

The EU's Commission breached its own data protection rules through a microtargeted ad campaign, sparking criticism and legal scrutiny.

European Privacy Group Sues TikTok and AliExpress for Illicit Data Transfers to China

Austrian privacy group Noyb has filed complaints against companies for unlawfully transferring user data to China, violating EU data protection regulations.

Online Behavioral Ads Fuel the Surveillance Industry-Here's How

Real-time bidding (RTB) is a prevalent but largely unregulated process exposing personal data to numerous advertisers, risking privacy and security.

Ireland fines Meta $263 million for 2018 View As data breach

Meta faces costly legal consequences, including a $31.7 million settlement in Australia and a €251 million fine from the IDPC for data breaches.

The Breachies 2024: The Worst, Weirdest, Most Impactful Data Breaches of the Year

Data breaches are rampant, and often result from companies failing to minimize the data they collect, leading to increased harm to victims.

Here's how Apple protects your privacy with its new AI features

Apple emphasizes user privacy in AI, promising not to use personal data for model training, crucial for maintaining user trust.

Controversial EU ad campaign on X broke bloc's own privacy rules | TechCrunch

The EU's Commission breached its own data protection rules through a microtargeted ad campaign, sparking criticism and legal scrutiny.
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#compliance

Product Walkthrough: How Satori Secures Sensitive Data From Production to AI

Securing sensitive data is increasingly difficult due to rapid data growth, changing user roles, and stricter compliance requirements.

Is It Time to Limit SaaS and Return to On-Prem?

SaaS offers benefits such as accessibility and cost savings, but also presents security and compliance challenges that businesses must heed.

Product Walkthrough: How Satori Secures Sensitive Data From Production to AI

Securing sensitive data is increasingly difficult due to rapid data growth, changing user roles, and stricter compliance requirements.

Is It Time to Limit SaaS and Return to On-Prem?

SaaS offers benefits such as accessibility and cost savings, but also presents security and compliance challenges that businesses must heed.
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The Absolute Minimum Every Python Web Application Developer Must Know About Security

Never store passwords in plain text; use salted hashes and delegate password management for security.

Witch-hunts and reputational damage - RTE's fears over publication of staff 'nixers' laid bare

RTÉ acknowledges the need for a public register of external activities to manage conflicts of interest effectively.
#cybersecurity

Safeguarding sensitive data: Essential practices for businesses

Organizations must carefully review and encrypt sensitive data before sharing to mitigate cybersecurity risks and safeguard trust.

The true cost of a security breach

Cybersecurity breaches can lead to immediate financial loss and long-term detrimental effects on company reputation and financial health.

Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape: Lessons Learned & What's Ahead

2024's cybersecurity landscape was challenged by severe breaches and heightened regulatory demands, necessitating a reevaluation of organizational data protection strategies.

Cyber innovation to address rising regulatory, threat burden | Computer Weekly

The evolving digital landscape demands proactive security strategies and compliance amidst increasing threats and regulatory changes.

Healthcare data breaches are out of control - here's how the US plans to beef up security standards

The HHS has proposed significant updates to HIPAA's security rule to enhance the protection of healthcare information.

How to detect this infamous NSO spyware on your phone for just $1

Smartphone threats like Pegasus spyware are resurging, prompting the need for enhanced user-level security measures.

Safeguarding sensitive data: Essential practices for businesses

Organizations must carefully review and encrypt sensitive data before sharing to mitigate cybersecurity risks and safeguard trust.

The true cost of a security breach

Cybersecurity breaches can lead to immediate financial loss and long-term detrimental effects on company reputation and financial health.

Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape: Lessons Learned & What's Ahead

2024's cybersecurity landscape was challenged by severe breaches and heightened regulatory demands, necessitating a reevaluation of organizational data protection strategies.

Cyber innovation to address rising regulatory, threat burden | Computer Weekly

The evolving digital landscape demands proactive security strategies and compliance amidst increasing threats and regulatory changes.

Healthcare data breaches are out of control - here's how the US plans to beef up security standards

The HHS has proposed significant updates to HIPAA's security rule to enhance the protection of healthcare information.

How to detect this infamous NSO spyware on your phone for just $1

Smartphone threats like Pegasus spyware are resurging, prompting the need for enhanced user-level security measures.
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Lords debate government approach to automated decision-making | Computer Weekly

The UK government believes existing reforms adequately address concerns about algorithmic decision-making in the public sector.

How to Bring Zero Trust to Wi-Fi Security with a Cloud-based Captive Portal?

Organizations must secure guest Wi-Fi infrastructure to protect sensitive data while accommodating visitors, contractors, and employees.
Zero-trust architecture combined with cloud-based solutions enhances guest Wi-Fi security.
#ftc

FTC Finalizes Children's Privacy Rule Minimizing Data Collection

FTC's new rules require companies to obtain opt-in consent for targeting children in advertisements and limit data retention.

GM banned from selling your driving data for five years

General Motors faces a five-year ban from selling customer geolocation data following FTC's findings on privacy violations.

FTC Finalizes Children's Privacy Rule Minimizing Data Collection

FTC's new rules require companies to obtain opt-in consent for targeting children in advertisements and limit data retention.

GM banned from selling your driving data for five years

General Motors faces a five-year ban from selling customer geolocation data following FTC's findings on privacy violations.
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Trump's NSA Pick Mike Waltz Tells Fox & Friends That TikTok Isn't Going Anywhere: We Will Keep it From Going Dark'

Trump's administration plans to prevent TikTok from being banned, citing legislative loopholes and the platform's importance for communication.
#cyber-resilience

Commvault Cloud now also offers automated recovery for Active Directory

Commvault Cloud now automates Microsoft Active Directory recovery, boosting business continuity and cyber resilience for enterprises.

India's Digital Data Protection Framework: Safety, Trust and Resilience

India prioritizes personal data protection through the DPDP Act, enhancing citizen safety in a digitally transforming governance landscape.

Commvault Cloud now also offers automated recovery for Active Directory

Commvault Cloud now automates Microsoft Active Directory recovery, boosting business continuity and cyber resilience for enterprises.

India's Digital Data Protection Framework: Safety, Trust and Resilience

India prioritizes personal data protection through the DPDP Act, enhancing citizen safety in a digitally transforming governance landscape.
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Google investigated by UK watchdog over search dominance

UK investigates Google for potential anti-competitive practices in search and advertising markets.
CMA's findings could reshape data sharing and content control for Google and news publishers.

Robinhood agrees to pay $45M in SEC settlement | TechCrunch

Robinhood will pay $45 million to settle SEC's investigation over data protection violations including a significant customer data breach.

Proton Pass review: A highly secure password manager with easy to overlook flaws

Proton Pass focuses on security and privacy with features to identify leaked information and protect sensitive data.
#privacy-settings

8 iPhone Settings You Need to Turn Off IMMEDIATELY!

Take control of your privacy by adjusting iPhone settings to limit data access.
Changing default iPhone settings can enhance personal privacy and reduce tracking.

Essential iPhone Settings You NEED To Change Right Now!

iPhone privacy and security can be significantly enhanced by tweaking settings and enabling protective features.

Mozilla removing Do Not Track option from Firefox 135

Mozilla will remove the Do Not Track toggle from Firefox 135 due to lack of site compliance with its privacy preference.

8 iPhone Settings You Need to Turn Off IMMEDIATELY!

Take control of your privacy by adjusting iPhone settings to limit data access.
Changing default iPhone settings can enhance personal privacy and reduce tracking.

Essential iPhone Settings You NEED To Change Right Now!

iPhone privacy and security can be significantly enhanced by tweaking settings and enabling protective features.

Mozilla removing Do Not Track option from Firefox 135

Mozilla will remove the Do Not Track toggle from Firefox 135 due to lack of site compliance with its privacy preference.
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#openai

Italy Fines OpenAI 15 Million for ChatGPT GDPR Data Privacy Violations

OpenAI has been fined €15 million for GDPR violations in how ChatGPT handles personal data, including lack of transparency and user notification.

How OpenAI's bot crushed this seven-person company's web site 'like a DDoS attack' | TechCrunch

A DDoS attack on Triplegangers' site originated from OpenAI's bot attempting to scrape extensive data from their ecommerce platform.

Italy Fines OpenAI 15 Million for ChatGPT GDPR Data Privacy Violations

OpenAI has been fined €15 million for GDPR violations in how ChatGPT handles personal data, including lack of transparency and user notification.

How OpenAI's bot crushed this seven-person company's web site 'like a DDoS attack' | TechCrunch

A DDoS attack on Triplegangers' site originated from OpenAI's bot attempting to scrape extensive data from their ecommerce platform.
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Rail firms can't demand to know customer's gender, top EU court rules

The ECJ ruling prohibits mandatory gender markers for purchasing train tickets, promoting inclusivity for transgender and non-binary individuals.

Is Your Outdated Migration Processes Failing Your Remote Teams?

Remote work has transformed PC migrations into complex logistical challenges for IT teams.
Organizations can view PC migrations as opportunities to empower remote teams and streamline operations.
#ai-security

Protecting your data in the age of AI

Organizations must balance leveraging AI's transformative power with the critical necessity of protecting data integrity.
Data leakage in AI systems can expose sensitive information, requiring robust governance strategies to mitigate risks.

Product Review: How Reco Discovers Shadow AI in SaaS

Shadow AI poses significant security risks as employees use unauthorized AI tools without IT knowledge, risking data leaks and system vulnerabilities.

Protecting your data in the age of AI

Organizations must balance leveraging AI's transformative power with the critical necessity of protecting data integrity.
Data leakage in AI systems can expose sensitive information, requiring robust governance strategies to mitigate risks.

Product Review: How Reco Discovers Shadow AI in SaaS

Shadow AI poses significant security risks as employees use unauthorized AI tools without IT knowledge, risking data leaks and system vulnerabilities.
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#gdpr

EU privacy body weighs in on some tricky GenAI lawfulness questions | TechCrunch

The EDPB opinion advises AI developers on navigating GDPR for lawful data use in AI model development.

E.U. Provides Guidance on How AI Developers Can Obey Privacy Laws

The EDPB's opinion emphasizes the need for ethical, responsible AI innovation while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

Meta fined $263M over 2018 security breach that affected ~3M EU users | TechCrunch

Meta fined €251 million for a Facebook security breach affecting millions of users, significant due to the scale of data compromised.

National Insights: Data Protection Challenges In Asset Deals - A Professional Perspective * EFDPO - European Federation of Data Protection Officers

The DSK's resolution clarifies the complexities of transferring personal data in asset deals under GDPR.

Meta fined for 2018 breach that exposed 30M accounts

Meta fined €251 million for a 2018 data breach affecting 30 million users, revealing severe flaws in data protection practices.

EU court fines European Commission for breaching its own data privacy laws | TechCrunch

The European Commission was ordered to pay €400 for violating data protection laws by improperly sharing personal data of a German citizen.

EU privacy body weighs in on some tricky GenAI lawfulness questions | TechCrunch

The EDPB opinion advises AI developers on navigating GDPR for lawful data use in AI model development.

E.U. Provides Guidance on How AI Developers Can Obey Privacy Laws

The EDPB's opinion emphasizes the need for ethical, responsible AI innovation while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

Meta fined $263M over 2018 security breach that affected ~3M EU users | TechCrunch

Meta fined €251 million for a Facebook security breach affecting millions of users, significant due to the scale of data compromised.

National Insights: Data Protection Challenges In Asset Deals - A Professional Perspective * EFDPO - European Federation of Data Protection Officers

The DSK's resolution clarifies the complexities of transferring personal data in asset deals under GDPR.

Meta fined for 2018 breach that exposed 30M accounts

Meta fined €251 million for a 2018 data breach affecting 30 million users, revealing severe flaws in data protection practices.

EU court fines European Commission for breaching its own data privacy laws | TechCrunch

The European Commission was ordered to pay €400 for violating data protection laws by improperly sharing personal data of a German citizen.
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Arctera Backup Exec 24 review: Ticks all the right backup boxes

Backup Exec's separation from NetBackup allows for dedicated product development, enhancing its potential for SMB data protection solutions.

India Proposes Digital Data Rules with Tough Penalties and Cybersecurity Requirements

The Indian government has introduced the DPDP Rules to enhance personal data protection and empower citizens with control over their personal information.

Many researchers are pseudonymous. That doesn't justify ignoring their alerts.

Roomster lacks a clear and effective channel for reporting security vulnerabilities, violating FTC guidance.

UK rollout of eVisas could leave non-EU migrants vulnerable'

The government is advancing a digital visa scheme without completing necessary checks, raising concerns for vulnerable populations.
Concerns persist over the lack of completed assessments and the vulnerability of the target demographic.
#compliance-challenges

Is It Time to Limit SaaS and Return to On-Prem?

SaaS adoption offers benefits but carries significant security risks and compliance challenges that businesses must address.

Four years on, how's UK GDPR holding up?

UK GDPR has led to significant improvements in data governance among businesses, but challenges remain for SMEs regarding compliance complexity and costs.

Is It Time to Limit SaaS and Return to On-Prem?

SaaS adoption offers significant benefits but poses security and compliance risks that companies must address responsibly.

Is It Time to Limit SaaS and Return to On-Prem?

SaaS adoption offers benefits but carries significant security risks and compliance challenges that businesses must address.

Four years on, how's UK GDPR holding up?

UK GDPR has led to significant improvements in data governance among businesses, but challenges remain for SMEs regarding compliance complexity and costs.

Is It Time to Limit SaaS and Return to On-Prem?

SaaS adoption offers significant benefits but poses security and compliance risks that companies must address responsibly.
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The Increasing Threat of Cyber Espionage and Its Impact on Trade Secret Protection

Cyber espionage significantly threatens businesses by compromising trade secrets, leading to financial losses and loss of trust.

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping

Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations of eavesdropping via Siri, contradicting its privacy commitments.

Authoritarian and heavy-handed': call for investigation into vetting of experts by UK civil servants

Government vetting of speakers for criticism is unlawful and threatens free speech, as shown by the investigation called for by experts.

Healthcare organizations in the US may soon get a cybersecurity overhaul

Healthcare cybersecurity will be bolstered by new HHS proposals requiring multifactor authentication, encryption, and routine vulnerability assessments.

Keepit Secures 48M Investment to Expand Global Reach in SaaS Data Protection

Keepit raised €48 million to enhance its SaaS data protection services and expand globally, focusing on innovation and partnerships.

Lloyds Ad Banned for Greenwashing; Netflix Fined for Use of Customer Data; Temu Named UK's Most Downloaded iPhone App

Lloyds Bank's misleading green claims resulted in an ad ban, shedding light on corporate environmental transparency.
Netflix fined €4.75m for lack of transparency in customer data usage compliance.

Regulating automated decision-making in the Data (Use and Access) Bill | Computer Weekly

Automated decision-making is increasingly prevalent and raises concerns over oversight and individual rights in significant decisions affecting people's lives.

Arcserve UDP 10 review: Top disaster recovery credentials

Arcserve UDP 10 enhances backup and recovery with versatile deployment options, malware scanning, and improved management for physical and virtual environments.

Axon still in possession of Police Scotland encryption keys | Computer Weekly

Axon's possession of encryption keys raises serious data protection concerns for Police Scotland's Digital Evidence Sharing Capability.

Mist v2 Fails to Defend Against Robust Mimicry Methods Like Noisy Upscaling | HackerNoon

Mist v2 fails to enhance digital security against advanced mimicry techniques.

Computer Misuse Act reform gains traction in Parliament | Computer Weekly

There is a strong momentum for reforming the outdated Computer Misuse Act to support ethical hacking and enhance cyber security.
Proposed changes aim to provide legal protections for security professionals conducting legitimate activities.

Both systemd 257 and GNU Shepherd 1.0 are out

Systemd version 257 addresses previous file deletion issues by reworking its -purge command to enhance user data protection.

Proxy vs. VPN: What is the difference, and which do I need?

VPNs offer better security and privacy than proxy servers due to encryption and data protection features.

Here comes the government's Data Bill - again | Computer Weekly

The Data Use and Access Bill aims to enhance data sharing and has the potential to significantly boost the UK economy.
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