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Latest news on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity regulatory developments, data breaches and enforcement actions happening around the world.

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Data Privacy News

Cisco Data Transparency Report: Consumer Trust Increasingly Hinges on How Personal Data is Treated

October 17, 2022

Survey makes clear that privacy and data transparency continues to be a primary concern for consumer trust. 81% of the respondents said that the way a company treats personal data is a reflection of its attitude toward and level of respect for its customers.

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Data Privacy News

Pegasus Spyware Hits US State Department Employees; At Least Nine iPhones Hacked

December 9, 2021

The narrative around NSO Group's Pegasus spyware thus far has been one of authoritarian governments using it to suppress internal criticism. The story may be shifting to one of international espionage with US State Department iPhones hacked by it.

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Data Protection News

UK Banks: Consumers Getting Poor Savings Rates the Fault of Data Protection Laws

August 1, 2023

After being pulled into an early July meeting with regulators over uncompetitive savings rates, some UK banks are now blaming data protection laws for consumer financial woes, claiming that rules forbid them from communicating better options to customers.

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Cyber Security News

Reputation Intact Despite Projected Cost of $75 Million for Norsk Hydro Cyber Attack

August 2, 2019

Even though Norsk Hydro cyber attack is projected to cost the company $75 million, the refusal to pay ransom and transparent working with law enforcement during the attack could mean a new standard for cyber security.

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Cyber Security News

Major Android Security Leak: Manufacturer Signing Keys Used To Validate Malware Apps

December 12, 2022

Security leak of manufacturing keys from major device producers (such as LG and Samsung) allows signing of malware apps, providing full access to an Android device, as the operating system trusts any signed app with complete system-level access.

Cyber Security News

Data Breach at Booking.com Exposes Customer Information

April 16, 2026

A data breach at Booking.com has leaked the personal information of customers across multiple countries after unauthorized third parties accessed reservation details.

Data Protection News

Protecting Sensitive Training Data in the Age of AI

May 20, 2026

The rise of AI has had a seismic impact on the digital threat landscape—but its implications for data storage and retention are often overlooked.

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Data Privacy News

Delete Facebook Movement Gains Momentum With Recent Move By CrossFit

June 4, 2019

CrossFit’s decision to delete Facebook and Instagram accounts over data privacy concerns has shocked many but will it lead to more companies following suit and force Facebook to take the issue seriously?

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Cyber Security News

City of Dallas Suffers a Ransomware Attack Disrupting Core IT Systems

May 11, 2023

The City of Dallas, Texas, has suffered a Royal ransomware attack that impaired critical IT systems, including computer-assisted police dispatch and fire response services.

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Cyber Security News

U.S. Lawmakers Propose DeepSeek Ban for Government Devices

February 10, 2025

In a move that was widely expected, U.S. lawmakers have proposed a DeepSeek ban on any and all federal government devices. The move may have been prompted by analysis of DeepSeek code that seems to show a direct connection to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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Cisco Data Transparency Report: Consumer Trust Increasingly Hinges on How Personal Data is Treated

Pegasus Spyware Hits US State Department Employees; At Least Nine iPhones Hacked

UK Banks: Consumers Getting Poor Savings Rates the Fault of Data Protection Laws

Reputation Intact Despite Projected Cost of $75 Million for Norsk Hydro Cyber Attack

Major Android Security Leak: Manufacturer Signing Keys Used To Validate Malware Apps

Data Breach at Booking.com Exposes Customer Information

Protecting Sensitive Training Data in the Age of AI

Delete Facebook Movement Gains Momentum With Recent Move By CrossFit

City of Dallas Suffers a Ransomware Attack Disrupting Core IT Systems

U.S. Lawmakers Propose DeepSeek Ban for Government Devices

Data Breach Impacts Times Car Ride-Sharing Service as Ransomware Attack Hits Railway Operator Keio

Security flaw in Microsoft’s Analytics Platform Titan Exposes 17 Trillion Records

Meta Muse AI Assistant’s Zero-Day Vulnerability Could Enable Attackers to Inject Malware

New Disclosure of “Meddling” OpenAI Agents Includes Attacks on UN and US Government Websites