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George Arison says users should be careful after Tory MP who shared intimate images was caught in ‘honeytrap’
President backs legislation a day after his predecessor Donald Trump came out against it
House committee approves bipartisan legislation after briefing on data risks to American users
UK watchdog cracks down for first time on an employer processing biometric data of workers
UK agency also reports two bankruptcy practitioners identified in investigation to ICAEW
Today’s technology allows companies to build and maintain relationships with all their customers, but must carefully balance data collection and privacy
New rules in China and Vietnam create uncertainty for fast-growing sector
Dozens of marketplaces have sprung up since a 2020 initiative but most transactions still happen on the black market
Plans risk ‘tearing up’ election rules and pave the way for parties to ‘bombard’ public with unsolicited material, warns Labour
Government says measures would be used to target fraud
Ofcom gives guidance aimed at protecting children from adult content and is prepared to slap fines on non-compliant
Research suggests search giant has served ads on hundreds of questionable sites in violation of its own policies
I was wrong to assume that liberal indifference to our actions would be the ultimate consequence of online living
Campaigners warn proliferation of categories describing sensitive professions could leave users open to blackmail
Signal president urges ministers to clarify provisions in proposed legislation
Credit reporting agency failed to protect data of almost 14mn customers during 2017 breach
Tech group plans a $14 monthly subscription fee for access via mobile
Can generative artificial intelligence help businesses and organisations repel cyber criminals? Plus: the fragility of financial markets; how to negotiate with hackers; the threats facing healthcare systems; ransomware attacks and large businesses; and how to create a security-focused workplace
Businesses are being advised to disclose, but not trade on, their data protection credentials
Probe finds Chinese social media app infringed regulations for users aged under 17
Buried deep in the privacy policies of car companies is their practice of collection, using and selling your very personal information
Ministers will not immediately enforce online safety bill powers to scan apps after WhatsApp threatened shutdown
Little-known Israeli groups emerge as key providers of tracking equipment installed at subsea cable stations
PSNI officers fear they have a target on their backs after data blunder
Force admits sensitive information could have fallen into the hands of paramilitary groups
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