data privacy
United Nations suffers potential data breach
United Nations suffers potential data breach
Hackers could have breached the database long before the UN applied a patch
11 Jan 2021
Google sets a date for Chrome extension privacy revamp
Google sets a date for Chrome extension privacy revamp
From January 18th, developers must be clear about how they're handling user data
10 Dec 2020
Biden team signals president-elect may target Section 230 and data privacy
Biden team signals president-elect may target Section 230 and data privacy
Political change signals trouble for online platforms
4 Dec 2020
Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee launches Solid privacy platform for enterprises
Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee launches Solid privacy platform for enterprises
Solid’s early adopters include the BBC, NHS and NatWest Bank
9 Nov 2020
Cisco finds an increase in security concerns due to remote working
Cisco finds an increase in security concerns due to remote working
Most companies see cyber security as extremely important amid the COVID-19 pandemic
21 Oct 2020
Mozilla and Brave release one-click method for online privacy requests
Mozilla and Brave release one-click method for online privacy requests
Mozilla, Brave and other online privacy leaders have released a streamlined way to protect your privacy
7 Oct 2020
TikTok caught secretly spying on millions of iPhone users
TikTok caught secretly spying on millions of iPhone users
Apple iOS apps can read the last thing copied to clipboard
29 Jun 2020
The NHS teams up with Apple and Google on coronavirus tracking app
The NHS teams up with Apple and Google on coronavirus tracking app
The software will send alerts to people who have been in touch with infected users
14 Apr 2020
US v Microsoft: data privacy case heads to Supreme Court
US v Microsoft: data privacy case heads to Supreme Court
Long-running case between Department of Justice and Microsoft is considered pivotal for data privacy rights in the UK
16 Oct 2017
Google and Apple see dramatic rise in requests for user data
Google and Apple see dramatic rise in requests for user data
The US government asked for the majority of account data between January and June 2017
3 Oct 2017
EU set to scrutinise Investigatory Powers surveillance laws
EU set to scrutinise Investigatory Powers surveillance laws
Tribunal notes that scrapping bulk data collection could 'cripple' UK spy agencies
11 Sep 2017
ECJ may extend "right to be forgotten" ruling outside EU
ECJ may extend "right to be forgotten" ruling outside EU
The three year legal battle between Google and France is nearly at its end
20 Jul 2017
Privacy International seeks to expose Five Eyes surveillance
Privacy International seeks to expose Five Eyes surveillance
Human rights group seeks details on spying agreement’s legal limitations
7 Jul 2017
Review agrees that DeepMind-NHS deal "lacked clarity"
Review agrees that DeepMind-NHS deal "lacked clarity"
However independent panel finds that the NHS is ultimately responsible for any legal breach
5 Jul 2017
Liberty wins right to challenge Snooper’s Charter
Liberty wins right to challenge Snooper’s Charter
Campaign group's crowdfunded challenge gets High Court go-ahead
30 Jun 2017
The IT Pro view: Data protection and GDPR
The IT Pro view: Data protection and GDPR
Our opinions on the challenges, and opportunities, ahead
5 May 2017
Facebook denies targeting adverts at young teenagers
Facebook denies targeting adverts at young teenagers
Social network says research data was anonymous
2 May 2017
New tool masks your search habits from data harvesting ISPs
New tool masks your search habits from data harvesting ISPs
'Internet Noise' is able to flood your search history with junk terms to throw off snooping advertisers
30 Mar 2017
The fight against the Investigatory Powers Bill isn't over
The fight against the Investigatory Powers Bill isn't over
The Snooper's Charter may have been struck down - but it will be back
27 Feb 2017
Legal experts predict 600% surge in data protection disputes
Legal experts predict 600% surge in data protection disputes
Disputes could rocket by six times in next five years
21 Nov 2016
Facebook bars Admiral from analysing users' data
Facebook bars Admiral from analysing users' data
Car insurer wanted to use Facebook posts to determine quote discounts
2 Nov 2016
Facebook fails to throw out photo-tagging privacy lawsuit
Facebook fails to throw out photo-tagging privacy lawsuit
Citizens claim Facebook's facial-recognition software violates privacy
6 May 2016
BlackBerry supports government data requests
BlackBerry supports government data requests
Canadian mobile maker says tech companies should be "good corporate citizens"
19 Apr 2016