A U.K. privacy watchdog has proposed a $230 million fine for the owner of British Airways—potentially a record privacy-related penalty in Europe—alleging it failed to protect passenger data after a hack last year. The move, which British Airways owner International Consolidated Airlines Group SA said it would fight, represents the latest, and by far biggest,… Continue reading British Airways Faces $230 Million Fine Over Data Breach as European Privacy Rules Start to Bite
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How Privacy Rules Will Affect the Ad Industry
This year companies are expected to spend $333 billion globally on online advertising, with plenty of that spending driven by advertisers’ ability to target consumers based on their web-browsing histories, physical location, app usage, income levels and other information. But a surge in privacy regulation around the globe has marketers, publishers and platforms scrambling to… Continue reading How Privacy Rules Will Affect the Ad Industry
Mark Zuckerberg Ordered to Answer Claims that Facebook Exposed Private Health Data
US committee has demanded Mark Zuckerberg answer claims that Facebook failed to protect users’ health data, leaving vulnerable people open to harassment and discrimination. The House of Congress Energy and Commerce Committee, which has been tasked with scrutinising social media companies, suggested that Facebook misled users into joining “anonymous” groups without realising they were exposing… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg Ordered to Answer Claims that Facebook Exposed Private Health Data
Lawyer Sues Apple over FaceTime Bug, Says It Allowed Spying on Private Deposition
A few days after the discovery of a particularly nasty bug in Apple’s FaceTime video chat app — one that allowed for a user to listen and even see the person on the other end of the line before they’ve answered the call — Apple is already getting slammed by lawsuits. Houston attorney Larry D.… Continue reading Lawyer Sues Apple over FaceTime Bug, Says It Allowed Spying on Private Deposition
Online Phishing Attacks Up 297% Over Last Year
It’s no question that online shopping has continued to grow over the past few years, making it easy to order anything you like from practically wherever you like. But what’s not so convenient is the slew of cybercriminals who have come along for the ride to steal your data and charge your credit card for… Continue reading Online Phishing Attacks Up 297% Over Last Year
Allstate Teams Up with Makeover Expert Genevieve Gorder to Help Americans Clean Up their Digital Footprints
Today’s consumer is connected – whether it’s their smart phone, their car, their home thermostat or other major appliances. Allstate is partnering with makeover expert and television host Genevieve Gorder to give Americans the tools they need for a digital safety makeover to help uncover and manage the trail of data left behind from their… Continue reading Allstate Teams Up with Makeover Expert Genevieve Gorder to Help Americans Clean Up their Digital Footprints