Top news of the week: 18.05.2021.
Data Privacy
Data Security & Privacy: a Competitive Differentiator
Given the array of threats and vulnerabilities that persist in modern information technology, data security and privacy have become competitive differentiators in today’s marketplace.
Facebook loses challenge to Data Protection Commissioner inquiry
The Data Protection Commissioner can proceed with an inquiry that could lead to a ban on Facebook's data transfers from the European Union to the United States, the High Court has ruled.
WhatsApp calls and messages will break unless you share data with Facebook
WhatsApp will remove core functions for users who refuse to share some of their data with Facebook, rendering the app useless for some.
Germany just banned WhatsApp's new privacy policy, and all of the EU might be next
WhatsApp's controversial new privacy policy is slated to go into effect on May 15 worldwide — except for in Germany. The country has been
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WhatsApp will cut off service to people who don’t agree to controversial new privacy policy
Facebook says it will cut off Irish users from using WhatsApp in the coming weeks if they don’t sign a controversial new privacy policy that opens the door to interaction with Facebook and ...
Fine of 525,000 euros imposed on non-EU company for failure to appoint EU Representative
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fines Locatefamily.com a total of 525,000 euros for not appointing a EU representative in the EU.
US pipeline ransomware attack serves as fair warning to persistent corporate inertia over security
That companies continue to disregard the need for basic cybersecurity hygiene signals the need for firmer action, especially as cybercriminals turn their focus to operational technology ...