Apple will use differential privacy to collect data on groups while keeping individuals anonymous. This emphasises privacy, while giving access to data
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Open Rights Group: Brexit Puts UK Citizen Digital Rights At Risk
UK exit from European Union could place British citizen's digital rights in jeopardy, says Open Right Group
US Customs To Request Social Media Data For Passengers
Fresh privacy concern? US Customs proposes to screen social media profiles of travellers to the United States
BT Offers Direct Access To Oracle Cloud
BT Cloud Connect will link to Oracle data centres in London and Amsterdam
Giant CCTV Camera Botnet Highlights IoT Security Threats
A botnet made up of more than 25,000 hacked security cameras spread around the world is being used to launch DDoS attacks, researchers say
Security Tool Strengthens Tor And ‘Foils’ FBI Attacks
The tool, called Selfrando, could greatly improve on the attack protection provided by techniques such as ASLR, researchers say
ICO: Future UK Data Protection Laws Must Equal Those Of EU
Safe Habour advice. British data protection act should be used when transferring data to US, says ICO
Privacy, Networks, Funding And Talent: How Brexit Will Affect UK Tech
ANALYSIS: The UK technology industry opposed Brexit but now it has to face the consequences of Britain leaving the EU
US Senate Blocks Expansion Of FBI Surveillance Powers
Proposal would have allowed FBI to access vast amounts of Internet metadata without a warrant
MPs Recommend Greater Powers For ICO In Wake Of TalkTalk Hack
Select committee says ICO should have more resources to cope with breaches and greater flexibility with punishments
Apple Cranks iOS Encryption In Face Of FBI Flak
All iOS applications will be required to use Secure HTTP by the end of this year, with a few exceptions
Apple And Donald Trump Named ‘Internet Heroes And Villains’
Presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump is listed for having no idea how the web works, while Apple's battle with the FBI earns plaudits
GDPR: Just 4 Percent Of UK Businesses Understand Data Regulation Impact
Survey finds majority of UK small business don't have a clue about the implications GDPR could have for them
Investigatory Powers Bill Is Passed By Parliament
Most Labour MPs join the Conservatives to pass controversial surveillance legislation in Parliament
Reddit Tests Tracking Users After They Log Out
The feature has led some to speculate Reddit may be following the likes of Facebook and Twitter in tracking users
TeamViewer Bolsters Security Following Attacks
The remote login software acknowledged a 'significant' number of users have been hit by attacks involving stolen passwords
Investigatory Powers Bill Given Cautious Support By Human Rights Committee
Journalist sources must be protected says committee of MPs, but admits bulk data collection can be justified
US Police Don’t Need A Warrant To Track Mobile Users
Privacy setback? US appeals court rules police don't need warrant to obtain cell tower records from mobile operators
Web Publishers Need To Address Reasons Why Readers Install Ad Blockers
ANALYSIS: Newspapers and Web sites of all kinds are fighting the use of ad blockers as a threat to their revenue, but maybe they’re fighting the wrong foe
Tumblr Data Breach ‘Affects 65 Million Users’
Recently discovered data leaks suggest bad security practices may have effects that aren't discovered until years later
EU Watchdog: EU-US Privacy Shield Is ‘Not Robust Enough’
The new transatlantic data transfer agreement is likely to be defeated in EU court just as Safe Harbour was, argues the European data protection supervisor
10 Of The Best VPN Apps
Get the low-down on the fight back against cyber criminals with our look at the best VPN apps
What Is GDPR And What Do You Need To Do About It?
The two-year timer starts today before compulsory compliance of GDPR, the new EU data protection directive, is enforced, but are you ready?
Privacy, Not Performance, Is TechWeek Readers’ Main Motivation To Store Data In EU
Data protection regulations and privacy are important concerns for businesses
The State Of Google Security In 2016
ANALYSIS: Google is actively working on multiple efforts to make the Internet safer for everyone, as it pushes good password practices and auto-updates
GDPR: What Are We Going To Do With Your Data?
DQM's Christine Andrews tells us why controlling your data will be key under the new GDPR rulings
UK And Half Of EU Member States Back Free Data Flows
Liberalisation of the way user data can be used by businesses is 'vital' for EU businesses, member states say
Delayed Gov.UK Verify Identity Authentication Platform Will ‘Go Live Next Week’
Government Digital Service (GDS) says Gov.UK Verify has passed 'digital by default' tests and is ready for wider rollout
Consumers Are ‘Confused’ About Security And Privacy Priorities
Consumers are deeply conflicted over national security versus privacy, but still willing to share data with social networks
Google Staff Data Is Exposed After Email Mishap
Outsourcing privacy slip as third party vendor reveals personal data belonging to Google employees