The future of FISA
News that court-approved Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) searches dropped to new lows in 2020 hit the papers recently, and it raised some eyebrows as well as …
Data security still a major concern for most consumers
A majority of Americans say they would like greater transparency in how companies handle and track their data, an Axway survey shows. The data privacy study asked 1,017 …
European cloud computing market to surpass $140 billion by 2028
Global Market Insights added a report on the European cloud computing market which estimates the market valuation will cross $140 billion by 2028 due to the government support …
Data privacy management software market to grow steadily
The data privacy management software market saw soaring growth in 2020 with worldwide revenues up 46.1% year over year. IDC expects this growth to continue over the next …
Apple privacy protections in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and watchOS 8
Apple previewed new privacy protections in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and watchOS 8, which help users better control and manage access to their data. “Privacy has been …
Data sharing in a smart city: Choosing the right approach
Smart cities should, ideally, work as a well-oiled clock, but we’re still far, far away from that. First of all, smart cities are still being built, one siloed segment …
Changes in the privacy landscape through the pandemic
The pandemic has turned the way businesses operate upside down. In the rush to keep the lights on, businesses pivoted online to keep sales up and maintain customer services. …
AI-based diagnostic processes that safeguard data privacy
Digital medicine is opening up entirely new possibilities. For example, it can detect tumors at an early stage. But the effectiveness of new AI algorithms depends on the …
Security leaders more concerned about legal settlements than regulatory fines
An overwhelming 90% of security leaders are concerned about group legal settlements following a serious data breach, compared to 85% who are worried about regulatory fines, …
Happy birthday GDPR: IoT impact and practical tips for compliance
With the GDPR now in its third year, compliance with the EU data privacy regulation is still a significant issue for organizations to tackle, especially especially when it …
Consumers ID theft concerns only growing
A Benenson Strategy Group study surveyed over 700 adults on their concerns about ID theft and cybercrime, the type of help they feel they would need to address those concerns, …
Mobile stalkerware is on the rise
Mobile stalkerware, which is software silently installed by stalkers onto victims’ mobile devices without their knowledge, is on the rise, an ESET research finds. In 2019, …