FBI reportedly paid “grey hat” hackers a one-off fee to crack the iPhone of a dead terrorist
The new data sharing agreement between Europe and the US may not be adequate, leak suggests
Only older iPhone models can be unlocked using current methods, FBI says, as debate rumbles on
Update to WhatsApp should protect users from government snooping and cybercriminals
The "third party" to help FBI crack the San Bernardino iPhone is reportedly Israeli forensic specialist Cellebrite
Company reveals dealings with Chinese government ahead of US court case with the FBI
However nearly all iPhones have their data protected, raising further debates over privacy issues
Majority of UK public is still unclear on what the IP Bill will involve, Open-Xchange survey finds
For when you absolutely, positively, don't want the NSA snooping on your communications
US senators close to finalising draft bill that will penalise tech firms who refuse court orders over encrypted data
Government whitepaper offers up likely defence and security predictions in next 20 years
The UK spy agency will spend another £1.9bn in the next five years but is being "killed" by legacy IT…
Microsoft says tech companies must play their part in national security, but also have to protect customers
The iPad maker asks court to reserve its order to help the FBI hack into the iPhone of a terrorist…
Tim Cook says FBI demand sets “a dangerous precedent”, despite handset belonging to San Bernardino terrorist
Andrew Hewson, principal consultant at MTI Technology, asks if national security justifies new surveillance powers proposed by the Investigatory Powers…
Committee of MPs adds to criticism of the Snoopers' Charter, saying it is “not thought through”
WikiLeaks founder has been arbitrarily detained by the UK and Sweden, says UN expert panel
Uncertainty for businesses after European watchdog group takes time to examine new data sharing deal
EU happy with new Safe Harbour data sharing framework after US provides written assurances protecting against mass surveillance
Governments “are doing a lousy job” when it comes to educating about online data collection, says F-Secure expert
Europe plays hardball with America as the two side rush to agree new data transfer deal, before deadline
EU officials will meet with their US counterparts in February to agree new Safe Harbour data transfer deal
European Court of Human Rights says reading messages sent at work is permitted for employers
For sure, we will not weaken encryption by insisting tech firms share encrypted communications, says Holland
Collision course? Redmond to warn its users when any government attempts to hack into its services
Proposed new surveillance bill is too broad and could allow GCHQ to access people's shopping history, warns campaigner
New data sharing agreement with United States can be suspended over privacy concerns, warns EU official
Expert warns Internet-connected toys can be hacked into and transformed into spying devices
Will it ping Donald Trump? Spellchecker for hate and harassment urged to tackle terrorism on the internet