In most of the world, anonymous data are not considered personal data — the information can be shared and sold without violating privacy laws. Market researchers are willing to pay
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Facial Recongition Apps Spur More Privacy Needs
“Regardless of origin, tech companies need to do better to protect the privacy of their consumers. Part of this is simply making users more aware of how data are being
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Why Every M&A Deal Should Include Data Privacy Due Diligence
Milk, meat, fruits, breads … and data protection.
These are the new food groups for your M&A deal.
Just 24 hours after the notice of intent to fine British Airways
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Survey: People Value Privacy, But Not Enough To Take Action To Protect It
Despite their distrust in tech giants and lack of confidence in their privacy practices, people aren’t likely to go out of their way to safeguard their information, shows a survey
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ICO Sweep Shows Companies Need Work on ‘Technical and Organisational Measures’
“It is important that organizations have appropriate technical and organisational measures in place. This includes having clear data protection policies, taking a ‘data protection by design and default’ approach and
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Change in Store for Data Privacy Regulation in China in 2019
Several initiatives signal big changes for the regulation of privacy in China in 2019 reports the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
- End of bundled consent: Controllers are required
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Survey: Data Privacy Investments Pay Dividends
Privacy compliance as a competitive differentiator: 97% of 3,200 companies surveyed say they are receiving auxiliary benefits today from their data privacy investments, beyond just meeting compliance requirements.
Benefits cited
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Is Consent Required To De-Identify Users’ Data? The Case for No
If you de-identify end user data, this may be a use compatible with the original purpose for which the data was provided and not require seeking consent from the individual.
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UCLA Health System Hospitals To Pay $865,000 For Privacy Breaches
From 2005 through 2009, UCLA Health System Hospitals ("UCLA") received complaints that its employees had viewed celebrities’ medical records without authorization. After an investigation, federal health regulators determined that UCLA employees reviewed
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