data privacy

Information privacy is the relationship between the collection and dissemination of data, technology, the public expectation of privacy, legal and political issues surrounding them. It is also known as data privacy or data protection.

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Europe’s Data Watchdog Eyes US Tech Giants
Europe’s Data Watchdog Eyes US Tech Giants
January 26, 2016  |  Safety and Security

Europe is gearing up to keep American tech companies at a tighter leash for being lax at implementing rigid policies for European consumer data protection....

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Inside The ‘Back Door’ Encryption Security Debate
Inside The ‘Back Door’ Encryption Security Debate
December 28, 2015  |  Security & Fraud

Security researchers investigating the software coding vulnerability that hit Juniper Networks two weeks ago are now warning against the threat of encryption technology weaknesses, Reuters...

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Apple Takes Issue With UK’s Draft Surveillance Bill
Apple Takes Issue With UK’s Draft Surveillance Bill
December 22, 2015  |  News

The tech giant submitted a formal objection to the draft version of the U.K. government’s new Investigatory Powers Bill, which, if passed into law, will...

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Why The EU Data Privacy Law Matters To US Companies
Why The EU Data Privacy Law Matters To US Companies
December 21, 2015  |  Security & Fraud

While Europe continues to usher in its newly passed data privacy law, U.S. companies are left to figure how the change in regulation will impact...

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EU Says ‘Yes’ To Data Protection Regulations
EU Says ‘Yes’ To Data Protection Regulations
December 16, 2015  |  International

Long-awaited data protection regulations were officially passed into law by the European Union on Tuesday (Dec. 15). According to The New York Times, the changes...

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Pro-Encryption Advocates Seek Capitol Hill Support
Pro-Encryption Advocates Seek Capitol Hill Support
December 14, 2015  |  Security & Fraud

In the ongoing battle over the government’s right to access consumer data transmitted via smartphones and digital devices, privacy advocates are calling on support from...

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FTC Tackles Online Privacy
FTC Tackles Online Privacy
December 10, 2015  |  News

The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday (Dec. 8) the appointment of an Internet privacy and security expert as its new chief technologist. The Wall Street...

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UK Surveillance Law Probes Deep Into Digital Activity
UK Surveillance Law Probes Deep Into Digital Activity
November 04, 2015  |  In Depth

The draft version of the U.K. government’s new Investigatory Powers Bill was published today, which if passed into law, will establish a new set of...

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