All Privacy & Technology articles – Page 12
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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.
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ArticleWhatsApp’s “Delete for Everyone” doesn’t work for iPhone users
Application security consultant, Shitesh Sachan, has warned that the “Delete for Everyone” WhatsApp feature doesn’t work on iPhone devices.
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NewsUN entities “not subject to the GDPR”
UNICEF, the United Nations children’s agency has said it may have caused a data breach to reveal the private information of thousands of online learners through the Agora platform.
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FeatureWhy anonymisation does not work for big data
Recently, well-publicised research by data scientists at Imperial College in London and Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium as well as a ruling by Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen of the Tel Aviv District Court have highlighted the shortcomings of outdated data protection techniques like “Anonymisation” in today’s big data world.
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PodcastTash Whitaker discusses the Ever-Changing Faces of Anonymity
Hear from Tash Whitaker, leading data protection voice and experienced privacy consultant as she discusses the ever-changing faces of anonymity.
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PodcastAbigail Dubniecki & Gilbert Hill discuss Privacy-by-Design
Listen to hear from Abigail Dubniecki, a lawyer and founder of Strategic Compliance Consulting and Gilbert Hill, data expert and Founder of Tap My Data as they join together to discuss Privacy-by-Design and Emerging Technologies in Privacy.
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ArticleOffice 365 banned in German state schools due to privacy worries
Schools in Hesse, Germany will stop using Microsoft Office 365 because of a cyber-security risk which could lead to violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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PodcastJoe Dignan: IoT & Smart City Expert
In this episode, hear from the Founder of Kintechy - Joe Digman, as he discusses the Internet of Things and Smart Cities.
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FeatureThe importance of consent and privacy when deploying voice biometrics
In a recent discussion with an acquaintance the following question was posed; would it bother you if a biometric template of yourself, any biometric at all, was stored by a third-party, be that a bank, healthcare provider, government agency or any other responsible entity?
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FeatureThe importance of securing customer data over the phone
Ensuring the safety of customers’ financial data is a priority in an era of ever-tighter regulations and increasing pressure. Breaches of credit card details, passwords or bank account information have sadly been a common occurrence in recent years – 2018 alone saw several major airline companies suffer cyber-attacks leading to thousands of customers falling victim to the theft of their financial details.
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NewsVerification.io suffers major data breach
Email platform, Verification.io has suffered a major data breach that has compromised around 2 billion records, reports reveal.
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FeatureWhat does ERP have to do with GDPR?
Getting company and customer data in order can seem like a daunting task, especially for those leaving it to the last minute. Up until last May, data protection laws haven’t changed much since the 90s, which is surprising given how much has changed with regard to our digital identities. From social media, to mailing lists, to the Internet of Things, many of us are leaving trails of our digital identity wherever we go.
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ArticleMore privacy concerns hit Twitter
User privacy on Twitter has returned to the headlines following two patches that the social media platform had to implement to address glitches in its security systems.
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FeatureSecure data sharing: How to reduce compliance risks
Making consumer and sensitive data more secure has been top of the agenda for business leaders and managers in a wide range of sectors since GDPR was announced.
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FeatureCambridge Analytica and Facebook: surviving the mindset revolution
I bet you never thought taking one of those innocuous Facebook quizzes would lead to the election of Donald Trump?
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FeatureThe 7 elements of GDPR software security compliance
By now, you’re probably aware that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is coming. Taking effect on May 25, 2018, GDPR aims to unify the European Union (EU) on common data protection practices. Bringing more control and higher standards, this regulation will affect how firms gather, store, and use data pertaining to EU residents.
