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Data privacy continues to make headlines. These issues are symptoms of a profound shift in the world of data privacy and security that have major implications for organizations. With the rise of big data and machine learning, privacy and security are now converging.

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@BrianHonan shared
On Feb 25, 2021
The @DPCIreland annual report is out and says there is a 10% increase in data breaches #GDPR https://t.co/yXtBuEsVOM
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10% increase in data security breaches - report

10% increase in data security breaches - report

The Data Protection Commission handled more than 10,000 cases last year, a 9% increase on the previous year.

@ZeljkaZorz shared
On Feb 26, 2021
RT @hunton_privacy: Regulatory Sandboxes are Gaining Traction with European Data Protection Authorities https://t.co/SXFcPkAUBN
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Regulatory Sandboxes are Gaining Traction with European Data Protection Authorities

Regulatory Sandboxes are Gaining Traction with European Data Protection Authorities

The concept of regulatory sandboxes has gained traction in the data protection community. Since the UK Information Commissioner's Office completed its pilot program of regulatory sandboxes ...

@josephfcox shared
On Feb 25, 2021
May be more context in the full meeting, but that the comments from Facebook in here thinking about deploying facial recognition in its smart glasses are focused somewhat on the legality, and not the ethics, of facial recognition is concerning https://t.co/ORXpFBg4ny
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Facebook Is Considering Facial Recognition For Its Upcoming Smart Glasses

Facebook Is Considering Facial Recognition For Its Upcoming Smart Glasses

Facebook Vice President Andrew Bosworth told employees that the company is evaluating the legal and privacy issues around facial recognition for its upcoming wearable gadget.

@BrianHonan shared
On Feb 26, 2021
RT @WolfieChristl: "it was only in late April 2018 — weeks before the regulation came into force — that Amazon created a dedicated team in the information-security department to address the [GDPR]" Bombshell report, and the above is only a side note (yet didn't expect that) https://t.co/W5Uqh5Gppd
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‘Millions of people’s data is at risk’ — Amazon insiders sound alarm over security

‘Millions of people’s data is at risk’ — Amazon insiders sound alarm over security

Whistleblowers say they were forced out after flagging problems with e-commerce giant’s data security and compliance.

@SecurityExpert shared
On Mar 1, 2021
IT Security Expert Blog: Cyber Security Roundup for March 2021 https://t.co/A4u4k0YZTi
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Cyber Security Roundup for March 2021

Cyber Security Roundup for March 2021

A UK view on Cyber (IT Security) & Information Security. Covers everything Computer Security from the basics to the advanced

@BrianHonan shared
On Feb 25, 2021
RT @bryanglick: RT @computerweekly: Congratulations to the most influential person in UK technology 2021 @NHSDigital chief executive @SarahFWilkinson Read our exclusive interview with Sarah here: https://t.co/Gvldhdh0Wg Read the full #UKtech50 list here: https://t.co/kLgiZGRJNF
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UKtech50 2021: The most influential people in UK technology

UKtech50 2021: The most influential people in UK technology

Computer Weekly has announced the 11th annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK technology – the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders ...

@wbm312 shared
On Feb 27, 2021
Illinois judge approves settlement for biometric privacy allegations against Facebook. https://t.co/KfMXbFraJW
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Judge approves $650M Facebook privacy lawsuit settlement

Judge approves $650M Facebook privacy lawsuit settlement

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Friday approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook for allegedly using photo face-tagging and other biometric data ...

@kennwhite shared
On Feb 24, 2021
RT @WolfieChristl: A year ago, we first learned that data on the movements of millions secretly harvested from apps is not just exploited by myriads of shady data firms but even bought by FBI/DEA/DHS and the US military. Best summary of what we know and what has to be done: https://t.co/4PdsghRnIz
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Google can’t stop trackers in its apps from selling location data to the government. Maybe the government can.

Google can’t stop trackers in its apps from selling location data to the government. Maybe the government can.

Google can’t stop trackers in its apps from selling location data to the government. Maybe the government can.

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