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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
BlackBerry CEO Criticises Apple, Others For Not Working With Governments
BlackBerry chief John Chen says technology and governments should work together, claiming privacy would not be the victim of cooperation
Majority Of Brits Want Total Control Over Their Online Data
BCS study finds that many of us are also unhappy with how companies collect data from us
Silent Circle Targets BlackBerry With Enterprise Push
Silent Circle targets enterprise communication platform at privacy conscious businesses and government organisations
Google Secretly Tracks School Children’s Web History, Claims Digital Rights Group
Electronic Frontier Foundation files complaint against Google after group claims it has uncovered evidence the search giant collects student personal data
NSA Ends Mass Collection Of Telephone Records
The move is the biggest limitation of US surveillance powers since 2001
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
One In Five Brits Have Been Hit By Cybercrime This Year
Personal details and bank accounts among information stolen by criminals, Deloitte survey finds
BlackBerry Hints It Is Open To Government Encryption Backdoor
BlackBerry COO reportedly suggests it believes in a 'balanced' approach to encryption
Yahoo Says UK Received 1,945 Government Requests For User Data
But Yahoo says it will "fight any requests" that it deems unlawful or improper
ISPs: Snooper’s Charter Will Mean Higher Broadband Bills
Snooper's Charter underestimates the cost and challenge of monitoring users, ISPA and Gigaclear tell MPs, while Sophos expresses security concerns
7 Ways To Keep Your Business As Secure As MI6
Ryan Barrett, VP of privacy and security, Intermedia, shares top security tips that even James Bond could do with
Facebook Ordered To Stop Tracking Non-Users Or Face Daily £178,000 Fine
Belgian Privacy Commissioner says Facebook must get user consent to track non-users, but social network will appeal
Schoolboy Arrested In TalkTalk Probe Sues Google, Twitter
The Northern Ireland boy alleges the Internet companies and three national newspapers disclosed his identity
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
May: Surveillance Bill Drops ‘Contentious’ Aspects
Critics insist the bill must require independent judicial approval for the collection of Internet browsing records
Apple Removes More Than 250 Data-Harvesting Apps
256 privacy-violating apps are the latest to have made it through Apple's strict security checks
Brits Believe Cyber-Attacks Are ‘Getting More Personal’
Get Safe Online report finds that despite fears over cybercrime, British consumers still lack valuable knowledge in staying safe online
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
Microsoft Reports Rise in Government Data Requests
New Microsoft transparency website reveals rising law enforcement and US intelligence data requests
How To Secure Your Data In A World Where Privacy Risks Are High
Andrew Ford, vice president marketing and communications, Pitney Bowes, explains what companies must do to keep data safe
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
What Next For Tech Industry After Safe Harbour Suspension?
Technology, legal and privacy experts explain full implications of the ECJ's decision to suspend the Safe Harbour data sharing agreement between EU and US
Jimmy Wales: Get Encrypted, Or Face The Consequences
Wikipedia founder calls for better security for everyone, and an end to censorship
How To Explain Cookies To A Five-year-old
The definitive definition of cookies from the experts for the kids (and grown ups, too)
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
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
Microsoft Responds To Windows 10 Privacy Criticism
The company said it will modify Windows 10's default child settings in response to user privacy concerns