DNA Testing Service MyHeritage Leaks User Data of 92 Million Customers

An unspecified “private” server was found with the account data of users who signed up for the service, in the largest breach since Equifax last year. Continue reading DNA Testing Service MyHeritage Leaks User Data of 92 Million Customers

Here’s How to Download All the Data Apple Collects About You

Apple is making it easier for its users to download their data the company has collected about them so far.

On Wednesday, Apple just launched a new Data and Privacy website that allows you to download everything that the company knows about you, from … Continue reading Here’s How to Download All the Data Apple Collects About You

GDPR causes a flood of new policies

The upcoming GDPR deadline means you’ve probably seen an influx of changed policy announcements in your inbox. Here’s why you might want to pay attention to the changes.
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Critical Actions to Finalize Your GDPR Compliance Program

Starting May 25, 2018, enforcement begins for the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its heightened principles and requirements regarding data privacy, data processing, and data security. The newly revised regulation applies to organi… Continue reading Critical Actions to Finalize Your GDPR Compliance Program

As Businesses Rush to Comply with GDPR, Some Face Costs of over $1 Million

One of the hottest topics in the business world these days is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Union’s endeavor to create a unified framework that governs how data collectors and processors safeguard the privacy of… Continue reading As Businesses Rush to Comply with GDPR, Some Face Costs of over $1 Million

Data Security Solutions for GDPR Compliance

Enforcement of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) adopted in 2016 starts on May 25, 2018. It requires all organizations that do any business in the EU or that collect or process personal data originating in the EU to comply with the r… Continue reading Data Security Solutions for GDPR Compliance

Who Is Afraid of More Spams and Scams?

Security researchers who rely on data included in Web site domain name records to combat spammers and scammers will likely lose access to that information for at least six months starting at the end of May 2018, under a new proposal that seeks to bring the system in line with new European privacy laws. The result, some experts warn, will likely mean more spams and scams landing in your inbox. Continue reading Who Is Afraid of More Spams and Scams?

InfoSum’s first product touts decentralized big data insights

 Nick Halstead’s new startup, InfoSum, is launching its first product today — moving one step closer to his founding vision of a data platform that can help businesses and organizations unlock insights from big data silos without compr… Continue reading InfoSum’s first product touts decentralized big data insights

The EU GDPR Checklist: Be Aware, Be Prepared

Yes, you’ve all heard about it. Many companies have been raising the alarm and raising awareness about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for months now, all offering protection and silver bullets to solve anything and everything … Continue reading The EU GDPR Checklist: Be Aware, Be Prepared