privacy
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
20 May 2022
The cookie phase-out might precede an AdTech apocalypse

The cookie phase-out might precede an AdTech apocalypse
With the industry phasing out third-party cookies, what does this mean for businesses reliant on them to track and improve their campaigns?
20 May 2022
EU rules against Meta in data privacy row

EU rules against Meta in data privacy row
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) says consumer groups can take legal action over data privacy breaches
29 Apr 2022
Microsoft's latest VPN-like feature brings added network privacy to Edge users

Microsoft's latest VPN-like feature brings added network privacy to Edge users
The Microsoft Edge Secure Network feature is currently available in preview and offers similar data privacy protections to Apple's Private Relay tool
29 Apr 2022
Blockchain-based Gmail plugin lets users keep control over email attachments after they're sent

Blockchain-based Gmail plugin lets users keep control over email attachments after they're sent
Document GPS email extension for Google Workspace considered world's first Gmail tokenization tool
28 Apr 2022
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?
22 Apr 2022
Palantir's poaching of former NHSX AI chief branded “scandalous”

Palantir's poaching of former NHSX AI chief branded “scandalous”
The controversial tech company is currently competing for a £240 million NHS federated data platform (FDP) contract
22 Apr 2022
Exclusive: Former Shiseido staff say company was aware of data breach weeks before official notice

Exclusive: Former Shiseido staff say company was aware of data breach weeks before official notice
Fake companies were created using the stolen identities of hundreds of Shiseido employees, former staff claim
20 Apr 2022
DuckDuckGo app arrives on Mac 

DuckDuckGo app arrives on Mac
New browser app comes with a cookie popup blocker and a password manager
13 Apr 2022
Why the ECJ's metadata ruling endangers the safety of women

Why the ECJ's metadata ruling endangers the safety of women
Until we live in a society in which women are safe, we might need to compromise on mass data collection
7 Apr 2022
ICO chief warns ministers against ditching GDPR safeguards

ICO chief warns ministers against ditching GDPR safeguards
Individual rights come before anything else, John Edwards insists, amid government plot to rip up data protection laws
23 Mar 2022
Supreme Court rules NSW elections void after IT glitch

Supreme Court rules NSW elections void after IT glitch
A number of voters were unable to access the state's iVote network due to a system overload
17 Mar 2022
NSW ditches e-voting system for 2023 election

NSW ditches e-voting system for 2023 election
The electoral commissioner has suggested there should be a review of internet voting following the problems with the system found last December
16 Mar 2022
Ukraine given access to Clearview AI's controversial facial recognition tech

Ukraine given access to Clearview AI's controversial facial recognition tech
The tech will be used to recognise Russian soldiers, tackle misinformation, and identify the deceased
14 Mar 2022
The five most secure smartphones

The five most secure smartphones
These secure smartphones ensure your data and privacy are protected
11 Mar 2022
Global VPN market set to skyrocket in 2022

Global VPN market set to skyrocket in 2022
The Asian-Pacific region is expected to see the highest growth rates over the next four years
11 Mar 2022
UK gov unveils plan for nationwide digital identity scheme

UK gov unveils plan for nationwide digital identity scheme
The government's fresh attempt to tackle digital identification will aim to improve upon the failed Verify project from 2013
11 Mar 2022
IRS lets taxpayers bypass facial recognition with virtual interviews

IRS lets taxpayers bypass facial recognition with virtual interviews
The temporary solution will be in effect through the 2022 tax filing season
22 Feb 2022
Google brings Privacy Sandbox initiative to Android

Google brings Privacy Sandbox initiative to Android
Multi-year effort likely to bring new Topics API to mobile OS
17 Feb 2022
US senators urge Labor Department to drop facial recognition 

US senators urge Labor Department to drop facial recognition
In half of US states, workers filing for unemployed insurance must create an account with ID.me
16 Feb 2022
Texas sues Facebook for misusing facial recognition data 

Texas sues Facebook for misusing facial recognition data
State wants up to $25,000 per alleged violation for discontinued program
16 Feb 2022
Zoom users claim macOS app keeps 'listening' after meetings end

Zoom users claim macOS app keeps 'listening' after meetings end
Numerous users report 'privacy breaches' as macOS indicators revealed the device's microphone remained enabled long after meetings had ended
14 Feb 2022
Data protection policies and procedures

Data protection policies and procedures
Why your company needs them, and what they should include
11 Feb 2022