Security News

Vimeo Slapped With Lawsuit Over Biometrics Privacy Policy
2019-09-26 15:08

Vimeo is under fire for allegedly collecting and storing users' facial biometrics in videos and photos without their consent or knowledge.

Immuta’s platform enhanced with sensitive data detection and privacy-enhancing features
2019-09-26 01:00

Immuta introduced new sensitive data detection and additional privacy-enhancing features to its leading Automated Data Governance platform. Immuta’s Fall 2019 release enables customers to...

NIST to Finalize Privacy Framework Soon
2019-09-25 15:18

Agency Now Accepting Comments on Latest DraftThe National Institute of Standards and Technology expects to release its much anticipated privacy framework by year's end. It's now accepting comments...

How to control your privacy in Android 10
2019-09-25 14:52

With the newest Android version, Google has tried to improve and simplify the process of managing your privacy. Learn how to use the privacy controls and options in Android 10.

Facial Recognition: Balancing Security vs. Privacy
2019-09-25 13:18

Implementing Technology at Airports Raises ConcernsAirports across the globe are increasingly leveraging facial recognition technology to verify and authenticate passengers. But some privacy...

'Privacy by Design': Building Better Apps
2019-09-25 12:33

Technology companies often don't build in controls to protect privacy during the application development process, says Jason Cronk, a lawyer and privacy engineer. But using "privacy by design"...

Google takes sole stand on privacy, rejects new rules for fear of 'authoritarian' review
2019-09-25 06:04

Lone 'no' vote nixes renewal of W3C's Privacy Interest Group Google has blocked a proposed revision of the charter of the Privacy Interest Group (PING), a part of the W3C web standards body, over...

Health Information Exchange Rule Raises Privacy Concerns
2019-09-24 19:33

Groups Ask Congress to Delay Finalization of Proposed RuleSeven healthcare and health IT industry groups are asking Congress to apply the brakes in issuing a final rule on interoperability,...

Google Assistant Audio Privacy Controls Updated After Outcry
2019-09-23 14:33

Google is tightening its privacy controls over its Google Assistant voice assistant after a report earlier this year found that it was eavesdropping on user conversations.

What security and privacy enhancements has iOS 13 brought?
2019-09-23 13:10

With the release of iPhone 11 and its two Pro variants, Apple has released iOS 13, a substantial functional update of its popular mobile operating system. But while many users are happy to finally...