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Regulators Investigate Google Over Ascension Health Data Deal
Probe begins of Google, after deal that gives it access to healthcare data about millions of Americans
Microsoft Pledges To ‘Honour’ California’s Privacy Rules
Redmond pledges to roll out California's strict CCPA privacy laws across the entire United States
Google Signs Healthcare Deal With US Firm Ascension
Privacy worry? Search engine giant Google to gain access to health data on millions of Americans
Microsoft Demands Privacy Protection To Safeguard Rights
Privacy protection is essential to shield human rights, says Microsoft President Smith, as he calls for tougher controls
Facebook Confirms Groups Privacy Mistake
Face palm time. 100 developers may have retained access to user data since Facebook rule change in April 2018
Russia Seeks User Ban For Sharing ‘Illegal Content’
Online freedom clampdown? Russian lawmarkers draft bill to block email or messenger users who circulate 'banned' content
Information Overlord: Google and Your Right to be Forgotten
With a surprise ruling in favour of Google, has the right to be forgotten, now become obsolete outside of Europe?
Amazon Expands Echo Range, Adds Wearables, Alexa Personalisation
Surprise motherf****r! Alexa's voice can soon be replaced by the voice of actor Samuel L Jackson
Embracing Big Brother: Is Your TV Watching You?
With news that smart TVs are collecting vast quantities of personal information and then passing this to Google and Amazon, is this the cost of using this technology, or a breach of our privacy?
Google Completes Integration of DeepMind Health
NHS Trusts agree to allow Google to process NHS data, as DeepMind Health completes integration
Human Error Blamed For Visa Data Breach Down Under
Personal information of 317 people applying for Australian visas leaked after email blunder, ABC investigation finds
Third Of European Businesses Not GDPR Compliant
Over a year since it was introduced, 30 percent of European organisations are still not GDPR compliant
‘Study From Facebook’ App To Pay Users For Their Data
Dollars for data. Facebook app will allow users to sell the company data on how they use competitors’ apps
Hackers Steal Traveller Data From US Customs And Border Protection
Reason not to unlock smartphones for US customs? Hackers breach US customs subcontractor database
Mozilla Readies Firefox Premium – Report
Free version will remain unchanged, but premium browser could offer cloud storage and VPN capabilities
NHS Laptop, Mobile Theft Rises Dramatically
Rise in theft of tech from the NHS has prompted warning about cyber risk to patient data
Facebook Privacy Case Will Be Heard At ECJ
Europe's top court will finally hear privacy case against Facebook, after Irish Supreme Court ruling
TfL To Collect Commuters Wi-Fi Data From July
VPN time? Commuters in London are to have Wi-Fi data collected to help improve journeys on the underground
More Than 25,000 Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers Found Leaking Sensitive Data
The issue appears to be due to an incomplete patch for a known issue dating from 2014
Facebook US Settlement Could Impose 20 Years Of Oversight
A deal with the FTC reportedly in the works could extend oversight of Facebook's data practices, but critics say it's too little, too late
US Border Phone, Laptop Searches Need Warrant, Say Campaigners
Travellers to the US are being increasingly ordered to unlock their smartphones and laptops for searches
Crime Victims To Be Asked To Hand Over Smartphones
Digital strip search? Cops to ask rape and other victims to hand over phones to ensure prosecution go-ahead
NCSC Won’t Automatically Share Breach Info With Watchdog
Not a snitch. GQHC agency promises not to share breach information with watchdog unless victim gives permission
Facebook Uploaded 1.5 Million Email Contacts
Oh dear, oh dear. Facebook admits uploading email contact data on 1.5 million people without consent
Facebook Takes Down Exposed User Data On Amazon Server
Mexican firm responsible however refuses to accept 540 million records on Facebook users was sensitive
Facebook Needs Regulation and Code Of Ethics, Say MPs
Zuckerberg pays for failing to appear before MPs as influential committee hands out tough recommendations
Google Slapped With 50m Euro GDPR Penalty
Ouch! GDPR begins to bite as French regulator issues £44m GDPR fine to Google for data transparency breach
US Police Cannot Force Suspects To Unlock Devices
Suspects cannot be forced to biometric unlock their devices as it breaks self-incrimination laws, US judge rules
Facebook Defends Sharing User Data With ‘Partners’
Did you consent? Social network shared people's data with Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Spotify etc