All Privacy & Technology articles – Page 11
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ebookManaging the Lifecycle of Sensitive Data with the Privitar Data Privacy Platform
There was a time when data collected about individuals was limited, was spread across multiple systems and was difficult to connect. Regulations were limited or non-existent. Data privacy protections were rudimentary.
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VideoAI Privacy in the Era of Black Lives Matter
IBM, Amazon and Microsoft have all made recent announcements on the use of facial recognition AI for what the former called “mass surveillance, racial profiling, violations of basic human rights and freedoms”. Against the backdrop of intense scrutiny of racial bias at a societal level, technology and privacy professionals are increasing the volume of questions about the ethics of AI and machine learning.
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VideoIs Big Tech Winning the Battle for Public Trust?
Consumer trust in the world’s biggest technology companies has come under intense scrutiny in recent years.
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VideoThe Specific Privacy Rights and Compliance Issues Affecting Children’s Data
Lawmakers across the world recognise that children need special treatment when it comes to data and how it’s used. Data protection laws, such as the EU’s GDPR and the USA’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), reflect the specific requirements of handling data from children.
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NewsPwC develops facial recognition tools to monitor employees
Global accounting firm PwC has developed a facial recognition tool specifically for financial institutions to monitor employees working from home.
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FeatureSecurity Concerns over Contact Tracing Apps
When an individual is found to be infected with the coronavirus, the race is on to find those who they have come into contact with, as these people could be carriers or even be infected. This has led to hundreds of coronavirus contact-tracing mobile applications being developed worldwide and backed by various governments and national health authorities, as well as guidelines by the EU and special protocols developed by the two major smartphone OS vendors Apple & Google. In some places, the usage of such applications has been made mandatory for people who want to gain access into public spaces.
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VideoLeveraging Retail Customer Data
Retailers from brick-and-mortar to e-commerce are increasingly aware of how crucial customer data is to staying competitive and meeting their financial goals. Shoppers across all channels are favoring those organizations that can offer a personalized, efficient shopping experience tailored to their interests. But in light of an increased number of data breaches being reported in recent years, these same customers are also experiencing heightened awareness of when and how their personal data is being used.
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VideoTaking a Proactive Approach to Data Privacy in APAC
While Asia-Pacific organisations certainly see the importance of excellent data protection practices, they are still getting to grips with a number of operational and organisational challenges.
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VideoEnterprise Data Storage: Best Practice and Management
Join us for this panel discussion as our subject matter experts explore Enterprise Data Storage: Best Practice and Management.
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ebookFrom Privacy to Preference
This whitepaper addresses various issues around consent & preference management, and helps you better manage its complexity.
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FeatureData Privacy vs Utility Fallacy
Among the many serious challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented businesses and individuals alike with, a long talked about and complex discussion has also arisen once again: what is worth giving up personal privacy for?
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VideoThe Data Protection Crisis of Online Advertising
Video: The Data Protection Crisis of Online Advertising
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VideoHR Matters: Data Privacy Concerns for Remote Working
Video: HR Matters: Data Privacy Concerns for Remote Working
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PodcastCOVID-19 And Data Privacy And Surveillance
Last Thursday in Privacy panel discussion on COVID-19 and data privacy and surveillance.
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ArticleZoom reveals improved security with 256-bit GCM encryption
Zoom Video Communications has revealed improved security enhancements with 256-bit GCM encryption.
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NewsUS consumers respond to Salesforce data breach
Since the adoption of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), cracking down on data breaches and promoting consumer privacy has remained a priority in the US state.
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NewsAlmost half of WhatsApp usage breaches legal terms
Almost half (41%) of UK workers admit to using WhatsApp for work purposes despite it being against WhatsApp’s legal terms of service to use it in ways that involve any non-personal use.
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NewsVulnerability found within Cisco Webex and Zoom
Researchers have announced the discovery of a vulnerability within the video-conferencing platforms, Cisco Webex and Zoom, allowing attacks to snoop into calls.
