privacy

China orders Didi app downloads suspended over data violation

China orders Didi app downloads suspended over data violation

Alleged to have illegally collected users' personal data.
Staff Writer Jul 5 2021 6:38AM Security
US lawmakers say it is time to boost privacy protections around cloud data

US lawmakers say it is time to boost privacy protections around cloud data

Needs same legal status as 'physical files stored in personal file cabinets'.
Raphael Satter Jul 1 2021 6:36AM Cloud
Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament

Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament

US CLOUD Act agreement to follow.
Justin Hendry Jun 25 2021 1:07PM Security
Google delays Chrome's blocking of tracking cookies to late 2023

Google delays Chrome's blocking of tracking cookies to late 2023

Opts for a new phased approach.
Paresh Dave Jun 25 2021 6:55AM Security
EU privacy watchdogs call for ban on facial recognition in public spaces

EU privacy watchdogs call for ban on facial recognition in public spaces

Under desire to create a 'human-centric legal framework for AI'.
Foo Yun Chee Jun 22 2021 6:27AM Security
Serious privacy problems found in most health apps

Serious privacy problems found in most health apps

Large survey of apps raises concerns.
Juha Saarinen Jun 18 2021 6:10AM Security
WA Police refused request to stop accessing Covid check-in app data

WA Police refused request to stop accessing Covid check-in app data

Forcing the govt to introduce new laws.
Justin Hendry Jun 16 2021 5:24PM Security
WA moves to plug legislative gaps after cops access check-in app data

WA moves to plug legislative gaps after cops access check-in app data

Contact tracing data accessed during investigations.
Justin Hendry Jun 16 2021 12:45PM Security
Canada police breached privacy laws with Clearview AI, regulator finds

Canada police breached privacy laws with Clearview AI, regulator finds

Use of facial recognition tool unlawful.
Moira Warburton Jun 11 2021 6:50AM Security
EU bodies' use of Amazon, Microsoft cloud services faces privacy probes

EU bodies' use of Amazon, Microsoft cloud services faces privacy probes

Over concerns about the transfer of personal data to the US.
Foo Yun Chee May 28 2021 6:53AM Cloud
Privacy-busting contact tracing data logged on Android

Privacy-busting contact tracing data logged on Android

Google will not acknowledge or fix faulty EN implementation.
Juha Saarinen Apr 28 2021 10:47AM Security
Govt data access should be gated, privacy assessment finds

Govt data access should be gated, privacy assessment finds

No access under planned data sharing laws without accreditation.
Justin Hendry Apr 20 2021 3:04PM Strategy
Civil groups want EU lawmakers to boost privacy rights in planned WhatsApp, Skype rules

Civil groups want EU lawmakers to boost privacy rights in planned WhatsApp, Skype rules

Urged to take a strong stand.
Foo Yun Chee Apr 15 2021 8:38AM Security
Apple to start enforcing new app privacy notifications in coming weeks

Apple to start enforcing new app privacy notifications in coming weeks

Provides alternative advertising tools.
Staff Writer Apr 8 2021 6:24AM Security
OAIC asks govt to require de-identification in data sharing laws

OAIC asks govt to require de-identification in data sharing laws

Greater privacy protections needed.
Justin Hendry Mar 24 2021 6:34AM Security
Google draws US antitrust scrutiny over third-party cookies ban

Google draws US antitrust scrutiny over third-party cookies ban

Justice department investigators raise concerns.
Paresh Dave and Diane Bartz Mar 19 2021 6:45AM Security
Ex-contractor accessed Vic govt IT system 260 times a year after leaving

Ex-contractor accessed Vic govt IT system 260 times a year after leaving

Former department breached privacy laws.
Justin Hendry Mar 12 2021 6:55AM Security
French startup lobby to file privacy complaint against Apple

French startup lobby to file privacy complaint against Apple

Alleges iOS 14 does not comply with EU privacy requirements.
Mathieu Rosemain Mar 10 2021 12:03PM Security
NSW govt's mandatory data breach reporting scheme unlikely before 2022

NSW govt's mandatory data breach reporting scheme unlikely before 2022

Another round of consultations now on the cards.
Justin Hendry Mar 5 2021 6:50AM Security
Mobile ad companies form alliance to prepare for Apple privacy changes

Mobile ad companies form alliance to prepare for Apple privacy changes

Will affect how advertising works on iPhones.
Sheila Dang Feb 18 2021 12:06PM Software

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