privacy
Facebook says preferential data access was with user permission
Technology
December 19, 2018
Facebook says preferential data access was with user permission
(Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) said it did not give some companies access to people’s data without their permission,…
Data of almost 500 million Marriott hotel customers breached
Travel
December 1, 2018
Data of almost 500 million Marriott hotel customers breached
Marriott International announced on Friday that hackers had breached into the hotel’s guest database and that they have likely…
Facebook referred to EU watchdog over targeting, fake ads
Technology
November 6, 2018
Facebook referred to EU watchdog over targeting, fake ads
Britain’s information watchdog has referred Facebook to the lead regulator under Europe’s data regime to look at how the…
Up to 50 million Facebook accounts breached in attack
Technology
September 29, 2018
Up to 50 million Facebook accounts breached in attack
Facebook revealed on Friday that up to 50 million accounts were breached by hackers, dealing a blow to the…
UK mass surveillance violates right to privacy, rules European court
World
September 13, 2018
UK mass surveillance violates right to privacy, rules European court
The UK’s mass surveillance program, exposed by whistleblower Edward Snowden, violates free speech and privacy, the court ruled. However,…
Iranians targeted by smartphone surveillance operation: report
Technology
September 8, 2018
Iranians targeted by smartphone surveillance operation: report
Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point on Friday said a surveillance operation had targeted the smartphones of several hundred Iranian…
Tech giants face hefty fines under Australia cyber laws
Technology
August 14, 2018
Tech giants face hefty fines under Australia cyber laws
Tech companies could face fines of up to Aus$10 million (US$7.3 million) if they fail to hand over customer…
Apple tells lawmakers iPhones are not listening in on consumers
Technology
August 8, 2018
Apple tells lawmakers iPhones are not listening in on consumers
Apple Inc told US lawmakers on Tuesday that its iPhones do not listen to users without their consent and…
Egypt’s cabinet approves law to protect personal data of citizens
Egypt
August 7, 2018
Egypt’s cabinet approves law to protect personal data of citizens
Communications Minister Amr Talaat announced that the Cabinet has approved, during its weekly meeting on Tuesday, a law that…
Britain to fine Facebook over data breach
Technology
July 11, 2018
Britain to fine Facebook over data breach
Britain’s data regulator said Wednesday it will fine Facebook half a million pounds for failing to protect user data,…