Top news of the week: 09.06.2021.
Data Privacy
TikTok just gave itself permission to collect biometric data on US users, including ‘faceprints and voiceprints’
A change to TikTok’s U.S. privacy policy on Wednesday introduced a new section that says the social video app “may collect biometric identifiers and biometric information” from its users’ ...
Spotify Accused Of Letting Stalkers Torment Their Victims
Spotify has been accused of making life harder for victims of stalking by failing to provide a simple mechanism to block followers.
Proposed Settlement in Nebraska Medicine Data Breach Lawsuit
A federal court has approved a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit filed in February against Nebraska Medicine in the wake of a 2020 malware attack and
Afternoon Cyber Tea: Cybersecurity challenged to meet diversity goals
RevolutionCyber Founder and CEO Jules Okafor shares what organizations can do to tackle business challenges and support diversity in cybersecurity.
What’s next for international data transfers after the latest developments?
We look at the latest developments of the Privacy Shield, and evaluate what options remain open to EU businesses for EU data transfers .
Varonis Announces New Location in Cork and Expects to Double Headcount to 120 Employees Over Next Three Years
NEW YORK, June 8, 2021 -- Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), a pioneer in data security and analytics, announced the opening of its new and expanded office space in Cork City …
Privacy compliance for smart meter infrastructure with Microsoft Information Protection and Azure Purview
Smart meters and smart grid infrastructure have been deployed in many of the world’s electric distribution grids. They promise energy conservation, better grid management for utilities, ...
UK Special Forces soldiers' personal data was floating around WhatsApp in a leaked Army spreadsheet
Bizarre promotion practice leads to near-inevitable breach