Facebook starts taking data guardian role seriously
Facebook needs to get back in the good books of both regulators and the general public sharpish, and it seems it is taking a machete to the developer ecosystem to do so.
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US tech fraternity pushes its own version of GDPR
The technology industry might enjoy light-touch regulatory landscapes, but change is on the horizon with what appears to be an attempt to be the master of its own fate.
Silicon Valley’s ‘ask for forgiveness, not permission’ attitude is wearing thin
Silicon Valley has often pushed the boundaries in pursuit of progress, but the it deserves everything it gets if it continues to try the patience of consumers and regulators with privacy.
Google prefers cookies to fingerprints
Internet giant Google has announced some measures designed to better protect the privacy of users of its Chrome browser.
Europe set to join the facial recognition debate
With more authorities demonstrating they cannot be trusted to act responsibly or transparently, the European Commission is reportedly on the verge of putting the reigns on facial recognition.
Facebook investors brush off leaked $5 billion fine
It has been widely reported that Facebook will receive a record fine for privacy violations, but investors seems strangely pleased about it.
ICO gets serious on British Airways over GDPR
The UK’s Information Commissioner Officer has swung the sharp stick of GDPR at British Airways and it looks like the damage might be a £183.39 million fine.
UK launches competition probe into digital advertising market
The UK Competition and Markets Authority wants to know if the digital advertising market is being corrupted by internet giants like Google and Facebook.
Google’s Sidewalk’s bet is a nightmare for the privacy conscious
If you’re concerned about whether Google is listening to you through your phone or smart speaker, soon enough you’ll have to worry about lampposts having ears, or at least if your live in Toronto.
Maine gets tough on telcos over data economy
Maine Governor Janet Mills has signed new privacy rules into law, demanding more proactive engagement from broadband providers in the data-sharing economy.
Ambulance chasers are readying themselves for GDPR assault
While getting a firm ready for the introduction of GDPR was a frantic period, the last 12 months have been relatively quiet period for the rules. However that might all be about to change.
Irish data watchdog defends its GDPR actions
The Irish data protection regulator has unveiled a progress report on GDPR on the first anniversary of the rules, perhaps defending itself from a perception of inaction.
Europe’s lead data watchdog opens Google GDPR investigation
Ireland’s data protection watchdog has kicked off a GDPR investigation into Google following a complaint from ad-free web browser Brave.
FCC reveals glacial progress on the resale of location data by operators
US operators have been reselling the location data they accumulate about their subscribers and have been slow to deliver on promises to stop.
Apple recognised as ‘Privacy Champion’ by techies
An anonymous survey of people working in the technology industry has crowned Apple as the privacy champion of FANG, while 78% believe it is a top priority at their own organization.
Facebook’s privacy conundrum
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has to do something about his firm’s reputation for data privacy, but could it mean destroying its own core business model?
UK wants to force internet companies to think of the children
A UK regulator has drafted 16 things internet companies need to do to help protect children online or else.
FTC launches investigation for privacy practices in US
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued orders to seven US broadband providers seeking non-public information to assess privacy practises.
Europe sailing towards conflict over China 5G
Germany is drafting rules to allow Chinese companies to participate in the 5G bonanza, while the European Commission is thinking of banning them. Something’s got to give.
Cisco calls for US GDPR rollout
In a move which might make the networking giant quite unpopular on the US side of the pond, Cisco’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Mark Chandler has called for a US version of GDPR.
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