New tool enables users to disconnect their off-Facebook activity from their account
Facebook has announced the (partial) roll-out of a long-awaited “Clear History” privacy tool for users, only it ended up being dubbed “Off-Facebook …
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Current methods for anonymizing data leave individuals at risk of being re-identified
With the first large fines for breaching GDPR upon us, even anonymized datasets can be traced back to individuals using machine learning, researchers from University of …
Most consumers still don’t know how brands are using their data
Despite the past year’s global focus on GDPR and other data privacy regulations designed to give consumers more power over their data, more than half (55 percent) of consumers …
Adoption rates of basic cloud security tools and practices still far too low
As organizations migrate more of their data and operations to the cloud, they must maintain a robust cybersecurity posture, a Bitglass report reveals. Each year, Bitglass …
Every year, millions of web domains are registered to defraud businesses
The growth of fraudulent domains corresponds to the growth of the overall domain landscape, according to Proofpoint. Between Q1 and Q4 2018, registrations of fraudulent …
Will self-driving cars represent a new mode for surveillance?
Picture the future, where driving is a thing of the past. You can hop in your car or one from a ride-share, buckle up and tell the car where you want to go. During your ride, …
Data privacy: A hot-button issue for Americans one year after GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect in the European Union a year ago this month. GDPR, which gives EU citizens more control over their personal data …
PII capturing websites still applying poor security measures one year after GDPR
One year after the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect, 1 in 10 PII capturing websites belonging to the top 10 UK financial services organizations …
Trust is at a tipping point: Consumers will react strongly if they feel their privacy is compromised
There’s a stunning lack of consumer trust in the ability of private and public sector organizations to protect their data, as well as sharply conflicting views between …
Consumers care deeply about their privacy, security, and how their personal information is handled
65% of consumers are concerned with the way connected devices collect data. More than half (55%) do not trust their connected devices to protect their privacy and a similar …
