Security News

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...

Google Ramps Up Gmail Privacy Controls in Major Update
2018-04-25 17:29

Google on Wednesday ramped up privacy controls in a Gmail overhaul, aiming first at businesses that use its suite of workplace tools hosted in the internet cloud. The "all new" Gmail is available...

Clear Scope for Conflict Between Privacy Laws
2018-04-24 14:45

The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act, or CLOUD Act, was enacted into U.S. federal law on March 23, 2018. It had been attached, at page 2212 of 2232 pages, to the omnibus spending bill,...

'Virtual Assistant' EHR Tools: Privacy, Security Issues
2018-04-23 18:48

Data integrity and privacy issues are among potential concerns related to voice-activated "virtual assistant" tools that some vendors are beginning to offer for their electronic health record...

Google in hot water over privacy of Android apps for kids
2018-04-19 13:52

Large numbers of child-centred Android apps may be breaking US law.

Cloud data privacy for businesses unclear after Supreme Court drops Microsoft case
2018-04-18 18:18

The case led to the CLOUD Act, which requires tech companies comply with court orders for data stored in the US and overseas.

Cybersecurity Tech Accord sets new privacy standards for tech companies
2018-04-18 12:25

The new paper, signed by 34 tech companies, is akin to a 'digital Geneva Convention' to govern the rules of engagement in technology.

“Privacy is not for sale,” says Telegram founder
2018-04-17 11:02

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has spoken out after Russia started blocking Telegram encrypted messaging.

Interview: Sarah Jamie Lewis, Executive Director of the Open Privacy Research Society
2018-04-13 12:41

An interview with Sarah Jamie Lewis, Executive Director of the Open Privacy Research Society, a new privacy advocacy and research non-profit based in Vancouver, Canada.

Calls For Regulation Build After Facebook Privacy Fallout
2018-04-12 18:45

Political actors and privacy activists are calling for more regulations on data privacy after Facebook's data security scandal.