Sarah Meyer, Staff Writer at CPO Magazine

Electronic signage displaying word cloud of trending internet activities showing the need for a new internet charter, a magna carta

An Internet Charter – The Magna Carta for the Modern Age

November 27, 2018

Sir Tim Berners-Lee argues that nothing short of a ‘revolution’ will stem abuse of the Internet and a new Internet Charter, a new Magna Carta, is essential to force tech giants to take concrete action to reinvent how the Internet is monetized and regulated.

Car infotainment screen in modern car dashboard showing threat of vehicle hacking

Cyber Security Insights

Vehicle Hacking – The New Data Security Threat

November 26, 2018

New vehicle hacking threat exploits Bluetooth connectivity and targets a car’s infotainment system to access stored contacts, call logs, text logs, and in some instances even full text messages without the user being aware.

Spider on the computer keyboard showing how the WannaCry ransomware is still a threat after massive outbreak

Cyber Security News

WannaCry Ransomware Still a Threat More Than a Year After Massive Outbreak

November 19, 2018

Almost 18 months since the 2017 massive outbreak, the WannaCry ransomware remains a cyber threat based on recent research from Kaspersky Labs showing 75,000 infections over the last three months.

Image of self-driving connected vehicles with no cummuter in the driving seat signifying no one in control of privacy

Data Privacy Insights

Connected Vehicles – Are Commuters in The Privacy Driving Seat?

November 9, 2018

Data collection and analytics from connected vehicles has troubling implications for the individual's privacy, not least because they simply have no choice. The use of motor vehicles is such a fundamental part of modern life that the invasion of privacy is all but unavoidable if new legislation is not promulgated.

Airplane departing at dusk showing the concern of airline data breaches

Cyber Security News

Airline Data Breaches Worrying

November 6, 2018

With airline data breaches at Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Delta Airlines and Air Canada this year, is the industry now a soft target for cybercriminals?

Map of location pins flat of network connection in city

Data Privacy Insights

Location Privacy Is More Important Than You Think

November 2, 2018

While location services are inherently useful, it is how organizations that gather and use the data that may be a cause of concern for location privacy.

People carrying California state flag at the California State Capitol showing challenges for CCPA compliance

Data Protection Insights

CCPA Compliance Poses Significant Challenges for U.S. Companies

October 29, 2018

Recent PwC survey results indicate that half of respondents were not confident that their organizations would meet the 2020 deadline for CCPA compliance. What are the lessons learnt from the GDPR compliance exercise that can help companies approach CCPA and other upcoming requlations?

Hand reaching out to mobile phone to uninstall mobile app, showing how companies are using push notifications for uninstall tracking

Data Privacy News

Companies Using Push Notifications for Mobile App Uninstall Tracking

October 25, 2018

Mobile app makers can now use uninstall tracking software to inundate ex-users with advertising designed to win them back. Can app developers continue to use customer data for any purpose which fits their business model – even after users have deleted the mobile app?

Facebook page for creating ads showing the privacy concern with the Facebook Portal device

Data Privacy News

Facebook Portal Collecting Data Despite Initial Denial

October 23, 2018

Facebook has once again found itself in the unenviable position of having to defend itself against privacy violation claims – this time via Facebook Portal.

Fingerprint scan provides security access with biometrics identification showing push for national digital ID system

Data Privacy News

Asian Countries to Roll Out National Digital ID Initiatives

October 21, 2018

Singapore and Malaysia are rolling out national digital ID initiatives to streamline government services and improve efficiency. What are the lessons to be learnt from similar schemes like India's Aadhaar system?

An Internet Charter – The Magna Carta for the Modern Age

Vehicle Hacking – The New Data Security Threat

WannaCry Ransomware Still a Threat More Than a Year After Massive Outbreak

Connected Vehicles – Are Commuters in The Privacy Driving Seat?

Airline Data Breaches Worrying

Location Privacy Is More Important Than You Think

CCPA Compliance Poses Significant Challenges for U.S. Companies

Companies Using Push Notifications for Mobile App Uninstall Tracking

Facebook Portal Collecting Data Despite Initial Denial

Asian Countries to Roll Out National Digital ID Initiatives

How Zero Trust Secures Business-Critical SaaS Application Data

South Dakota Enacts TikTok Ban for Government Employees Over National Security Concerns

“Commercial Spyware” Vendor Linked to Exploitation Framework Using Zero-Days in Chrome, Firefox and Windows

Privacy Shield Redux: Looking Ahead to a New EU-U.S. Data Transfer Framework