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Finger touching check mark on virtual screen showing how the draft NIST Privacy Framework will protect individual privacy and enhance enterprise security

Data Privacy News

Draft NIST Privacy Framework For Protecting Individual Privacy Will Also Enhance Enterprise Security

September 25, 2019

A draft NIST Privacy Framework meant for all organizations, regardless of size or sector, to use in improving privacy and security has been released for public comments. Read More

Data Privacy Insights

The Dangerous Implications of Amazon Ring Creating a Nationwide Surveillance Network with Law Enforcement

September 24, 2019

Arising concerns that Amazon Ring might use its Ring doorbells product to create a gigantic surveillance network through existing 400 partnerships with local police departments and law enforcement agencies. Read More

Gavel in front of computer screen showing 51 top CEOs in U.S. pushing for new federal privacy legislation

Data Privacy Data Protection News

Top CEOs Now Pushing For Federal Privacy Legislation

September 23, 2019

51 top CEOs from companies such as Amazon, IBM, Dell and JP Morgan Chase are pushing for new federal privacy legislation to establish a stable privacy policy environment. Read More

Data Privacy News

Allegations of Google’s Hidden Web Tracking Pages Raise New Privacy Concerns

September 19, 2019

Instead of sending personally identifiable information directly to advertisers, Google is allegedly using hidden web tracking pages to keep its online advertising profitable. Read More

Rush hour traffic jam showing state DMV offices selling personal data for millions of dollars in profit

Data Privacy News

State DMVs Selling Personal Data for Millions of Dollars in Profit

September 18, 2019

State DMV offices around U.S. have made tens of millions of dollars in profit since 2014 by selling personal data of drivers which surprisingly is not in violation of state law. Read More

Giant robot standing in city showing U.S. opening new antitrust probe into Big Tech firms

Data Privacy News

US States Open New Antitrust Probes into Big Tech

September 17, 2019

U.S. states are showing their disapproval of how federal government has dealt with Big Tech so far by launching antitrust probe into firms like Facebook and Google. Read More

Woman using facial recognition technology on mobile phone showing the use of facial recognition technology on border control in EU

Data Privacy News

Bordering on Artificial

September 11, 2019

EU is trialling facial recognition technology through ADDS, Automatic Deception Detection System, which will use AI to assess visitors’ facial expressions and behavior before granting entry permit. Read More

Data Privacy Insights

China’s Privacy Challenges with AI and Mobile Apps

September 10, 2019

Privacy concerns over AI and mobile apps are rising in China as their data protection standards and respect for personal privacy appear to be lower than in the West. Read More

Facebook icon on mobile phone showing new Facebook privacy tool in trial phase which allows user to clear browsing history

Data Privacy News

Facebook Privacy Tool to Clear Your Browsing History Now in Trial Phase

September 9, 2019

New Clear History Facebook privacy tool launched in Ireland, South Korea and Spain allows user to decide which apps and websites can track their personal information and browsing data. Read More

Google Ads icon on mobile phone showing Google’s proposed privacy standards remain friendly for programmatic advertising

Data Privacy News

Google’s Proposed Privacy Standards Are Also Friendly for Programmatic Advertising

September 5, 2019

Google’s new “Privacy Sandbox” privacy standards proposal is a compromise solution for programmatic advertising while respecting users’ privacy when they browsing the web. Read More