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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 Sep 16, 2021
RT @klillington: My column: Brexit Britain wants to get rid of those pesky GDPR privacy 'barriers' -- what could go wrong? -- Britain looks to loosen EU chains on data privacy https://t.co/aOjRX19kCI via @IrishTimes
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Britain looks to loosen EU chains on data privacy

Britain looks to loosen EU chains on data privacy

Move could further hamper UK economy given importance of UK/EU data flows

@BrianHonan shared
On Sep 15, 2021
RT @klillington: Viviane Reding will be speaking on data protection and post-Brexit data flows today (Thursday) at 2pm, with a panel discussion following. I'm delighted to be moderating; you can join us by registering (free) here: https://t.co/7Rff3Zpdiy
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Former EU Commissioner and GDPR author Viviane Reding to address DCU Brexit Institute event on cross-border data protection

Former EU Commissioner and GDPR author Viviane Reding to address DCU Brexit Institute event on cross-border data protection

On Thursday 16th September, the DCU Brexit Institute will host an event to discuss Cross-Border Data Protection After Brexit. The event will feature a keynote address from Viviane …

@BrianHonan shared
On Sep 17, 2021
RT @CBridge_Chief: https://t.co/U2MdbbWNE4 - WhatsApp Ireland fights back against Data Protection Commissioner's €225 million fine > Kitchen sink thrown at this. Whatever way it plays out it will be a significant set of appeals. https://t.co/NBF1eA90Gc
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WhatsApp Ireland fights back against Data Protection Commissioner's €225 million fine

WhatsApp Ireland fights back against Data Protection Commissioner's €225 million fine

The Facebook-owned company has launched judicial review proceedings against the penalty in the High Court.

@BrianHonan shared
On Sep 16, 2021
RT @shanephelanindo: WhatApp in legal challenge to €225m fine imposed by data watchdog https://t.co/fCQQjT92ki
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WhatsApp in legal challenge to €225m fine imposed by watchdog

WhatsApp in legal challenge to €225m fine imposed by watchdog

WhatsApp has issued legal proceedings challenging the €225m fine it was hit with by Ireland’s data watchdog for breaching privacy regulations.

@BrianHonan shared
On Sep 21, 2021
RT @loughlin: It isn't a new technology though. It's a hidden camera. It's a creepy implementation of an existing technology. The only novel aspect is that Facebook has made it harder to discern when you're potentially being photographed or filmed. https://t.co/k5v6OCgaBa https://t.co/k4NjOjv86D
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Facebook warned over ‘very small’ indicator LED on smart glasses, as EU DPAs flag privacy concerns

Facebook warned over ‘very small’ indicator LED on smart glasses, as EU DPAs flag privacy concerns

Facebook’s lead privacy regulator in Europe has raised concerns about a pair of ‘smart’ Ray-Ban sunglasses the tech giant is now selling. The glasses include a face-mounted camera which can ...

@zcobb shared
On Sep 22, 2021
RT @AndreasT_Panic: A nice little start to my birthday to see that @ComputerWeekly quoted me in their article on the recent failures at the #MoD and the #databreach of over 250 Afghani translators' information: https://t.co/8aScCHwISe
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Investigation launched after MoD email blunder

Investigation launched after MoD email blunder

Exposure of PII on Afghan interpreters who worked with the UK may put hundreds at risk of Taliban reprisals

@lorenzofb shared
On Sep 15, 2021
TIL: Apple has an app for employees curiously called "Gobbler." It was designed to test Face ID by taking a short video everytime employees unlocked their phones. https://t.co/FMsaAWy9xi https://t.co/LhkJ1BxU9y
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Apple cares about privacy, unless you work at Apple

Apple cares about privacy, unless you work at Apple

Employees say Apple hasn’t done enough to protect their data.

@SecurityExpert shared
On Sep 15, 2021
TikTok investigated over alleged transfer of personal data to China and child safety https://t.co/X4Rn3Fl9GR https://t.co/o4v19cEnjJ
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TikTok investigated over alleged transfer of personal data to China and child safety

TikTok investigated over alleged transfer of personal data to China and child safety

The video-sharing app was described as a potential national security risk by White House officials during the Trump administration.

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