Most cars these days are kitted out with sophisticated, high tech computer systems. They are intuitive enough to keep detailed logs of personal information including our contacts, journey’s and home addresses. Worryingly, personal data stored in your car’s computer software could be stolen after it has been written off. This is all precious information that
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GDPR has empowered people like never before to control their own personal data. One year in, it’s clear that the full impact of GDPR still hasn’t been felt and that there is very real feeling that we will soon start seeing companies of all sizes being brought to book for failing to adhere to legislation.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation came into force a year ago but there is still uncertainty about what exactly it means and what is required. Standardising data privacy across the European Union hasn’t been an easy task by any means and how to comply with the regulation seems to have proved even harder.
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A new report out raises fresh questions over Facebook’s data-sharing deals. According to The Intercept, advertisers are able to use Facebook-provided data to target ads based on a user’s credit score. Worryingly, there are claims that Facebook may be trying to boost ad sales by handing over user data. It is also claimed Facebook has
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Google is keeping a secret log of all your online shopping purchases. The log is compiled from receipts sent to your Gmail account. If you’ve had your email account for a long time then the list could stretch back years. Anyone who has done any online shopping and elected to receive an email receipt to
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San Francisco has become the first U.S city to ban the use of facial recognition technology (FRT). The system is a method of identifying or verifying the identity of an individual using their face. It can be used to identify people in photos, video, or in real-time. Campaigners say this is a victory for civil rights,
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Prince Harry has accepted “substantial damages” and an apology from Splash News and Picture Agency in the High Court after the media outlet used a helicopter to take photos of the Cotswolds home he shared with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The couple were forced to leave their home after the photos were published in newspapers
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A new European centre to tackle data privacy will be opened by Google in Germany. The Safety Engineering Centre based in Munich is the latest effort by the tech giant to deal with digital safety issues. A team of engineers will oversee the development of privacy features across all the company’s products. The tech giant
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WhatsApp users have been warned to update their app immediately after a shock cyber threat was discovered. The Facebook-owned firm issued a stark warning as the popular service, which is used by over 1.5 billion people, has been targeted by cyber criminals which could allow them to access and monitor your smartphones. Hackers were able
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UK organisations are required to pay the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) an annual data protection fee unless they are exempt. The fee payable depends on the tier of the organisation, and ranges from £40 to £2,900. Companies could also be fined a massive £4,350 if “aggravating factors” are present, and the funds thus recovered go
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