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EU's New Data Protection Rules Come Into Effect
2018-05-25 06:59

The European Union's new data protection laws came into effect on Friday, with Brussels saying the changes will protect consumers from being like "people naked in an aquarium". read more

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As EU Privacy Law Looms, Debate Swirls on Cybersecurity Impact
2018-05-22 20:56

Days ahead of the implementation of a sweeping European privacy law, debate is swirling on whether the measure will have negative consequences for cybersecurity. The controversy is about the...

Will GDPR actually protect EU citizens? 61% of infosec pros say yes
2018-05-22 15:05

69% of security professionals said they believe similar laws would protect US citizens, according to AlienVault.

EU Data Protection May Trigger Global Ripple Effect
2018-05-15 15:05

The EU's new data protection rules that enter into force later this month are having an impact around the world as firms, including in the United States and China, move to comply. read more

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To save thousands on GDPR compliance, some companies are blocking all EU users
2018-05-07 13:50

To ensure compliance with the EU's upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies such as GDPR Shield are offering tools for blocking EU users altogether.

UK High Court rules part of Snoopers’ Charter incompatible with EU law
2018-04-30 16:34

The UK High Court has ruled that part of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (nicknamed Snoopers’ Charter) is incompatible with European Union law and the European Convention on Human Rights and,...

EU, US Police Cripple Islamic State Media Mouthpieces
2018-04-30 11:07

European and US police forces have struck at the heart of Islamic State's propaganda machine, seizing servers and "punching a hole" in its ability to spread its radical jihadist message online. read more

Security Trade-Offs in the New EU Privacy Law
2018-04-27 17:27

On two occasions this past year I’ve published stories here warning about the prospect that new European privacy regulations could result in more spams and scams ending up in your inbox. This post...

IT whistleblowers who expose company data breaches may soon be protected in EU
2018-04-23 14:39

A proposal by the European Commission would also protect those who expose fraud and tax evasion from retaliation.