data

Data are individual units of information. A datum describes a single quality or quantity of some object or phenomenon. In analytical processes, data are represented by variables. Although the terms "data", "information" and "knowledge" are often used interchangeably, each of these terms has a distinct meaning.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Health Apps Sharing Users’ Sensitive Data With Facebook?
Health Apps Sharing Users’ Sensitive Data With Facebook?
February 24, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook is facing new privacy allegations that smartphone users’ data is being shared with the social media giant without their knowledge. According to a report in The...

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NY Governor Calls For Inquiry Into Facebook’s Data Practices
NY Governor Calls For Inquiry Into Facebook’s Data Practices
February 24, 2019  |  Facebook

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on the New York’s Department of State and Department of Financial Services to investigate Facebook after The Wall Street...

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FinTech’s New Face, And The Fight Against New Fraud
FinTech’s New Face, And The Fight Against New Fraud
February 22, 2019  |  Today In Data

Not all FinTech providers are FinTech firms — the reasons behind that help bring a deeper understanding of the modern digital economy. That said, digital technology...

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Alias Creators On Security, GDPR And Data As The New Oil
Alias Creators On Security, GDPR And Data As The New Oil
February 22, 2019  |  Intelligence of Things

“Alexa, how secure is my data?” Smart speakers and other IoT devices are growing in popularity and affordability for consumers, many of whom are now...

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LendingClub Links Lenders To Loan Metrics Via Brismo
LendingClub Links Lenders To Loan Metrics Via Brismo
February 22, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Lending performance data solutions provider Brismo is integrating its technology into the LendingClub platform, enabling lenders to analyze the performance of their portfolios. In a...

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Building Digital Power While Breaking Down Barriers
Building Digital Power While Breaking Down Barriers
February 21, 2019  |  Today In Data

The latest numbers out of the payments and commerce world show eCommerce and other retail gains for a major U.S.-based player, while another company –...

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The Inverted Approach To Tackling Fraud
The Inverted Approach To Tackling Fraud
February 20, 2019  |  Today In Data

Banks, financial institutions (FIs) and other firms are grappling with a flood of application fraud and identity theft. In other news, customers see self-service kiosks and online...

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Today In Data: Digital Disbursements In Unexpected Markets
Today In Data: Digital Disbursements In Unexpected Markets
February 19, 2019  |  Today In Data

Digital disbursements are appearing in unexpected markets, such as sports betting platforms and boatsharing sites. Uber’s and Lyft’s initial public offerings (IPOs) are expected to take place this year, which bring more light to their...

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Facebook Accused Of Exposing User Data Via Groups
Facebook Accused Of Exposing User Data Via Groups
February 19, 2019  |  Facebook

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received a complaint against Facebook that alleges the social media giant wrongfully disclosed information on members of closed groups....

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