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Casino Operator Sues IT Security Firm Over ‘Inadequate’ Breach Investigation
Affinity Gaming alleges Trustwave failed to detect the attack was ongoing during and after its investigation
ICO Wants Stronger Sentencing After Offender Fined Just £1,000 For Selling 28,000 Records
The case illustrates the need for more sentencing options to deter would-be data thieves, the ICO argues
Facebook ‘Deliberately Crashed’ Own Android App
Facebook's latest psychological experiment involved breaking its own Android app to see how users would react, according to a report
How To Prepare Your Organisation For EU Data Protection Reform
Mark Edge, UK MD, Brainloop, explains how businesses can prepare themselves for the full implementation of GDPR
Apple: Investigatory Powers Bill Would ‘Weaken Security’
The controversial surveillance bill would put users' communications at risk from hackers, Apple has argued in a submission to Parliament
Ashley Madison Users Blackmailed Through The Post
Users of the self-described adultery site have begun receiving blackmail letters through the post following last summer's data breach
Zettabox Launches Service To Satisfy EU Safe Habour Needs
European cloud provider touts service for US companies wanting to comply with upcoming Safe Harbour rules
Facebook Top Site For Google Link Removals
Facebook is the single site most affected by 'right to be forgotten' requests, with YouTube and Twitter also featuring in the top 10
Schoolboy Arrested In TalkTalk Probe Sues Google, Twitter
The Northern Ireland boy alleges the Internet companies and three national newspapers disclosed his identity
EC Tells US To Sort Out Safe Harbour Deal
'Over to you', as European Commission tells the US to sort out the Safe Harbour data sharing agreement
Tech Companies Fail In Data Protection Rankings
The likes of Google, Twitter and Vodafone don't show enough commitment to users' freedom of expression and privacy, according to Ranking Digital Rights
Larry Ellison: Modern Security Is Just Not Good Enough
Oracle OpenWorld - Oracle founder says ‘next-generation’ protection is needed to stop ever-growing security threats as he reveals new M7 microprocessor
Two-Thirds Of Enterprises Failing To Meet Data Control Best Practices
IDC study reveals many companies ae falling behind at keeping their corporate information protected
Companies Face ‘Safe Harbour’ Legal Action After 31 January
EU data protection regulators said they will consider coordinated enforcement actions in three months' time if no replacement for Safe Harbour is agreed
Secure Data Exchange ‘Is Breathing New Life’ Into Europe’s Digital Economy
BMC's Paul Appleby reflects on the ruling that Safe Harbour is invalid, and why secure data exchange is the lifeblood of Europe’s digital economy
Top EU Court Invalidates ‘Safe Harbour’ Data-Sharing Agreement
Safe Harbour, introduced in 2000, allows companies to transfer data on EU citizens to the US
Landmark EU Data Protection Ruling To Impact Tech Giants
European court decision against Slovakian property website could have far reaching consequences
UK Businesses Feel Financial Crunch From Data Protection Changes
Upcoming changes to EU data protection regulation are imposing a significant financial burden on organisations, finds a new study
EU Data Protection Head Criticises Flight Data Bill
Contentious ruling would allow security services to access flight details on all passengers flying into or out of the EU
How Cyber Security Needs Are Driving Cloud Adoption
Cyber security was the reason not to adopt cloud. But the opposite is true now, says Tony Velleca, CIO at UST Global
Would You Sell Company Data To Pay For A Holiday? Many Would…
What price some summer sun? Enough to pay for a trip to Jamaica, apparently
Barclays Compensates Customers Over Latest Data Breach
Data on thousands of customers stolen in 2008 has been recovered by police from a flat on the south coast of England
Google Evaluates 1m ‘Right To Be Forgotten’ Links
Google said it has received more than 280,000 'right to be forgotten' requests since last year
US Government Disables Personnel System Over Security Fears
The US' Office of Personnel Management has temporarily disabled one of its web-based systems after uncovering a security flaw
Survey: Finance Companies More Wary Of Cyber-Threats
Companies in the financial sector are growing more aware of cyber-security risks, but had little awareness of incoming security laws
ICO Fines South Wales Police Over Sex Abuse Evidence Loss
DVDs containing an interview with a victim went missing from a desk, and the loss was unreported for two years
Microsoft Gains Allies In Overseas Data Legal Tussle
Microsoft's legal battle against attempts to access customer data held overseas gains influential backers
Data Loss And Downtime Costs The UK £10.5 Billion Per Year
78 percent of UK organisations are not confident that they can fully recover after a disruption
Yahoo, Bing Begin ‘Forgetting’ Links
Yahoo and Microsoft's Bing have joined Google in complying with 'right to be forgotten' requests