In many ways, the hubbub surrounding FaceApp privacy was really no different from the type of drama we’ve come to expect from social media companies. Read More
Data Privacy
Data privacy news, insights and resources to help data privacy leaders stay on top of developments, and to understand and address the challenges faced by their organization.
New Schrems privacy case could affect how global corporations carry out cross-border data transfers which may cause global trade and data flows to come to a halt. Read More
Privacy researchers recently discovered FBI and ICE using facial recognition technology to scan against DMV databases in order to locate criminals and undocumented immigrants. Read More
FTC has just issued a record-setting $5 billion Facebook fine for privacy breaches from the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Is the U.S. government changing the way they regulate technology companies on user privacy and data? Read More
Huawei claims that not only will they benchmark its Hongmeng OS against Apple iOS when it comes to data privacy and security, it will also be 60% faster than Android and MacOS. Read More
Ban of end-to-end encryption is back on table in U.S., however government agencies are having mixed feelings, fearing potential economic, security and diplomatic consequences. Read More
Many want the conveniences offered by technology through connected devices yet not compromising on privacy. One possible way to achieve it is to use a privacy-driven identity signal for interaction. Read More
Many are concerned about Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency which allows the social media giant to not only know the details about its users’ social life but also their financial activities. Read More
IoT market pushed by 5G connection is expected to grow fast and occupy $6.285 billion by 2025, the next shift will be to move users towards edge computing with devices getting stronger and cheaper to produce. Read More
Microsoft’s recent deletion of its facial recognition database containing more than 10 million images of nearly 100,000 people could be their way to show need to regulate facial recognition technology. Read More