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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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On Jul 30, 2021
Amazon Fined 746 Million Euros In Luxembourg Over Data Security https://t.co/a45VFQlM25
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Amazon Fined 746 Million Euros In Luxembourg Over Data Security

Amazon Fined 746 Million Euros In Luxembourg Over Data Security

Amazon was fined 746 million euros by Luxembourg authorities over allegations the giant online retailer flouted the EU's data protection rules, Amazon said Friday.

@BrianHonan shared
On Jul 30, 2021
RT @cearta: EU’s ⁦@EU_EDPB⁩ tells Irish data protection commissioner ⁦@DPCIreland⁩ to make a decision on #WhatsApp #gdpr inquiry https://t.co/KkUAUunU5E
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EU tells Irish data protection commissioner to make a decision on WhatsApp inquiry

EU tells Irish data protection commissioner to make a decision on WhatsApp inquiry

The EU’s privacy watchdog has ordered Ireland’s data protection commissioner (DPC) to make a final decision on a long-running WhatsApp inquiry.

@BrianHonan shared
On Jul 30, 2021
RT @BBCBreaking: Amazon fined $886.6m (£636m) for allegedly breaking European Union data protection laws https://t.co/l0p9TLiXwx
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Amazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach

Amazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach

The tech giant rejects claims it has broken European Union data protection laws.

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On Aug 2, 2021
RT @DarkReading: 5 Key Questions When Evaluating Software Supply Chain Security https://t.co/PV6yIJHM4d by @jaivijayan #software #supplychain #cybersecurity
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5 Key Questions When Evaluating Software Supply Chain Security

5 Key Questions When Evaluating Software Supply Chain Security

Knowing what to ask a potential supplier can minimize risks associated with third-party software vulnerabilities and breaches.

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Aug 4, 2021
RT @cybersecboardrm: A Cold War is raging in cyberspace. Here's how countries are preparing their defenses https://t.co/3IDXVtyVaZ #CyberSecurity #ColdWar #cyberspace https://t.co/B9kAZh5xGP
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A Cold War is raging in cyberspace. Here's how countries are preparing their defenses

A Cold War is raging in cyberspace. Here's how countries are preparing their defenses

Much like conventional militaries, countries also need to perform occasional drills of their cybersecurity defenses. Instead of soldiers and tanks, these involve virtual machines – and ...

@opexxx shared
On Jul 29, 2021
Bundeskartellamt - Insufficient consumer protection in mobile apps: Bundeskartellamt identifies problems and proposes possible solutions #gdpr https://t.co/YZvcWdaTTF
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Insufficient consumer protection in mobile apps: Bundeskartellamt identifies problems and proposes possible solutions

Insufficient consumer protection in mobile apps: Bundeskartellamt identifies problems and proposes possible solutions

The Bundeskartellamt has today presented the results of its sector inquiry into mobile apps to examine consumer rights. App users receive insufficient or no information about …

@opexxx shared
On Jul 30, 2021
RT @BleepinComputer: Amazon gets $888 million GDPR fine for behavioral advertising - @LawrenceAbrams https://t.co/CWYhYztowp
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Amazon gets $888 million GDPR fine for behavioral advertising

Amazon gets $888 million GDPR fine for behavioral advertising

Amazon has quietly been hit with a record-breaking €746 million fine for alleged GDPR violations regarding how it performs targeted behavioral advertising.

@BrianHonan shared
On Jul 30, 2021
RT @mikko: Biggest GDPR fine in history: Amazon ordered to pay $888 million. This penalty is the result of a 2018 lawsuit on behalf of 12,000 people, launched shortly after the GDPR was established. https://t.co/i1Z4eqrt9F
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Amazon handed record $888 million fine from EU data privacy watchdog

Amazon handed record $888 million fine from EU data privacy watchdog

Amazon is facing a record $888 million GDPR fine in Luxembourg.

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