privacy

The Slow, Controversial Global March Of Face ID Tech
The Slow, Controversial Global March Of Face ID Tech
October 11, 2019  |  Biometrics

Earlier this month, New Delhi’s airport became the nation’s fourth to test a new use case for facial recognition technology: A system that will allow...

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EU Probes Libra Risks With New Questions For Facebook
EU Probes Libra Risks With New Questions For Facebook
October 07, 2019  |  Regulation

The European Commission has asked Facebook and the Libra Association to respond to a series of questions on financial stability, money laundering and data privacy...

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World Economic Forum: Facial Recognition Poses Privacy Risk
World Economic Forum: Facial Recognition Poses Privacy Risk
October 04, 2019  |  Biometrics

As more nations mull tapping into facial recognition technology to bolster security, an expert at the World Economic Forum said governments should consider the privacy...

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How Privacy Guides Virtual Assistants’ Evolution In Corporate Finance
How Privacy Guides Virtual Assistants’ Evolution In Corporate Finance
October 03, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Even just five years ago, Prophix President and Chief Operating Officer Alok Ajmera said talk of using virtual assistants in the workplace seemed more like...

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Lawsuit Against Google Gets Green Light From London Court
Lawsuit Against Google Gets Green Light From London Court
October 02, 2019  |  Legal

A U.K. lawsuit filed against Google by millions of iPhone users over data collection claims was given the green light by London appeals judges who...

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In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
September 30, 2019  |  Regulation

Scrutiny of tech firms is spreading across the globe, hinting at broader regulations over privacy and, possibly, bigger tax bills. To that end, in Southeast...

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Facebook Investor Lawsuit Is Dismissed 
Facebook Investor Lawsuit Is Dismissed 
September 26, 2019  |  Legal

A class-action lawsuit against Facebook from investors alleging they weren’t told about the impact of a privacy breach has been dismissed, according to Reuters. However,...

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US Companies Scramble To Comply With Impending CA Privacy Law
US Companies Scramble To Comply With Impending CA Privacy Law
September 26, 2019  |  Regulation

An estimated half-million businesses will be affected when the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) comes into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, the Financial Times...

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Post-Data Breach, Ecuador Pushes For Stricter Privacy Laws
Post-Data Breach, Ecuador Pushes For Stricter Privacy Laws
September 22, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Ecuador’s government has rushed a draft privacy law to Congress after the nation was hit with a massive data breach impacting more than 20 million...

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