US 2022 abortion ruling has heightened concerns over the safety of women’s healthcare trackers
Make sure you know the etiquette if you keep tabs on friends and family
Federal Trade Commission also investigating Chinese video app over potential breaches of act outlawing ‘unfair practices’
Also in this newsletter: Why Sweden wants to tilt the balance between privacy and security
Feature that automatically locks screen when device is snatched comes amid reports of rise in the crime
Lawsuit including parent company ByteDance claims legislation would breach free speech rights
George Arison says users should be careful after Tory MP who shared intimate images was caught in ‘honeytrap’
President backs legislation a day after his predecessor Donald Trump came out against it
House committee approves bipartisan legislation after briefing on data risks to American users
UK watchdog cracks down for first time on an employer processing biometric data of workers
UK agency also reports two bankruptcy practitioners identified in investigation to ICAEW
Today’s technology allows companies to build and maintain relationships with all their customers, but must carefully balance data collection and privacy
New rules in China and Vietnam create uncertainty for fast-growing sector
Dozens of marketplaces have sprung up since a 2020 initiative but most transactions still happen on the black market
Plans risk ‘tearing up’ election rules and pave the way for parties to ‘bombard’ public with unsolicited material, warns Labour
Government says measures would be used to target fraud
Ofcom gives guidance aimed at protecting children from adult content and is prepared to slap fines on non-compliant
Research suggests search giant has served ads on hundreds of questionable sites in violation of its own policies
I was wrong to assume that liberal indifference to our actions would be the ultimate consequence of online living
Campaigners warn proliferation of categories describing sensitive professions could leave users open to blackmail
Signal president urges ministers to clarify provisions in proposed legislation
Credit reporting agency failed to protect data of almost 14mn customers during 2017 breach
Tech group plans a $14 monthly subscription fee for access via mobile
Can generative artificial intelligence help businesses and organisations repel cyber criminals? Plus: the fragility of financial markets; how to negotiate with hackers; the threats facing healthcare systems; ransomware attacks and large businesses; and how to create a security-focused workplace
Businesses are being advised to disclose, but not trade on, their data protection credentials
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