privacy
Australia steps closer to cross-border data transfers with US
Australia steps closer to cross-border data transfers with US
A parliamentary committee has recommended 24 changes to a bill before Australia can share data with foreign countries
13 May 2021
Just 13% of iOS users opt into being tracked by third-party apps
Just 13% of iOS users opt into being tracked by third-party apps
Most users are, as expected, choosing not to be tracked following the launch of Apple’s transparency tool
10 May 2021
The IT Pro Podcast: Should companies spy on their employees?
The IT Pro Podcast: Should companies spy on their employees?
Where’s the line between security and surveillance?
7 May 2021
COVID vaccine passports will fail unless government wins public trust, ICO warns
COVID vaccine passports will fail unless government wins public trust, ICO warns
Data watchdog's chief Elizabeth Denham warns that it’s not good enough to claim ‘this is important, so trust us’
5 May 2021
NHS app will be used as digital vaccine passport
NHS app will be used as digital vaccine passport
Transport secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the plans ahead of the UK’s re-entry into international tourism
28 Apr 2021
iOS 14.5 privacy changes could have “major impact” on SMBs
iOS 14.5 privacy changes could have “major impact” on SMBs
Experts warn SMB revenues could fall by as much as 50% as a result of Apple's App Tracking Transparency tool
27 Apr 2021
BigID launches freemium privacy management tool for SMBs
BigID launches freemium privacy management tool for SMBs
Portal offers self-service privacy management for customers
26 Apr 2021
What is hacktivism?
What is hacktivism?
From Anonymous to Omega, here’s everything you need to know about hackers with a conscience
22 Apr 2021
Addition of Palantir to list of Crown Commercial Service suppliers sparks backlash
Addition of Palantir to list of Crown Commercial Service suppliers sparks backlash
The company will provide back office software to government departments and public sector bodies
22 Apr 2021
TikTok faces billion-pound legal battle over "illegal" data collection
TikTok faces billion-pound legal battle over "illegal" data collection
The video-sharing platform is accused of collecting personal data belonging to millions of children in Europe
21 Apr 2021
UK gov warns Facebook's encryption plan could harm child safety
UK gov warns Facebook's encryption plan could harm child safety
Home secretary Priti Patel is set to deliver a speech on the dangerous effects of end-to-end encryption
19 Apr 2021
IT Pro News in Review: EU AI laws, the right to disconnect and NHS app privacy concerns
IT Pro News in Review: EU AI laws, the right to disconnect and NHS app privacy concerns
Catch up on the top stories of the week in just two minutes
16 Apr 2021
ePrivacy Regulation: What is it and how does it affect me?
ePrivacy Regulation: What is it and how does it affect me?
We look at the new rules designed to maintain user privacy in the digital age
13 Apr 2021
Apple and Google block NHS COVID-19 app update
Apple and Google block NHS COVID-19 app update
The update breached the tech giant's rules about collecting and sharing location data
12 Apr 2021
Google accused of “illegally” tracking Android users
Google accused of “illegally” tracking Android users
The AAID is unique to all Android devices and can be shared with third parties for more effective targeted advertising
7 Apr 2021
The pros and cons of facial recognition technology
The pros and cons of facial recognition technology
Is it really worth risking user privacy in the name of efficiency and security?
26 Mar 2021
What is shoulder surfing?
What is shoulder surfing?
This social engineering technique can pose a major security risk, so here's how to best protect against it
22 Mar 2021
Advocacy groups say new police bill threatens individuals' data and privacy rights
Advocacy groups say new police bill threatens individuals' data and privacy rights
Groups claim bill will encourage 'digital strip searches'
18 Mar 2021
Google Privacy Sandbox added to US antitrust compaint
Google Privacy Sandbox added to US antitrust compaint
The company's plan to replace third-party cookies forces advertisers to do business with Google, the complaint alleges
17 Mar 2021
Vodafone Spain fined £7 million for repeated GDPR breaches
Vodafone Spain fined £7 million for repeated GDPR breaches
The firm had either been warned or fined smaller amounts on at least 50 occasions between January 2018 and February 2020
16 Mar 2021
Apple launches its privacy-label database
Apple launches its privacy-label database
The labels reveal what type of data Apple apps collect when you use them
12 Mar 2021
How to wipe a laptop easily and securely
How to wipe a laptop easily and securely
Selling your laptop? Make sure that all your sensitive data is gone before it reaches its new owner
12 Mar 2021
UK seeks divergence from GDPR to 'fuel growth'
UK seeks divergence from GDPR to 'fuel growth'
Experts warn that deviating too much from the EU's regime would jeopardise the UK’s fragile data adequacy status
12 Mar 2021