European firms urge China to give more clarity on data transfer laws
By Joe Cash BEIJING European firms "urgently" need China to give clearer definitions of key terms in its
2023-11-16 05:52
Facebook owner faces EU ban on targeted advertising, Norway says
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO The European data regulator has agreed to extend a ban on "behavioural advertising" on
2023-11-01 19:19
Google Maps and Waze temporarily disable live traffic data in Israel
Google is temporarily disabling live traffic conditions on its mapping service apps, Google Maps and Waze, in Israel, the tech company confirmed Monday, as the country prepares for a potential ground invasion into Gaza.
2023-10-24 09:48
Norway asks EU regulator to fine Facebook owner Meta over privacy breach
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -Norway's data regulator will refer the ongoing fine it has imposed on Meta Platforms to
2023-09-28 20:56
This Searchable Database Shows All 8291 License Plate Designs in the U.S.
America has no shortage of cool license plate designs—and plenty of weird ones, too.
2023-09-06 05:22
X, formerly known as Twitter, may collect your biometric data and job history
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, said this week it may collect biometric and employment information from its users — expanding the range of personal information that account-holders may be exposing to the site.
2023-09-02 02:55
Facebook owner Meta breaks privacy rules, Norway regulator tells court
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO Meta Platforms is breaking European data privacy rules in Norway, the country's data regulator
2023-08-23 15:53
Facebook owner Meta asks Norway court to halt privacy fine
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -Meta Platforms on Tuesday asked a court in Norway to stop a fine that the
2023-08-22 16:51
Tesla says two ex-employees behind May data breach
Two former Tesla employees were behind a data breach that compromised personal information of more than 75,000 people
2023-08-22 03:46
Tesla begins notifying workers who were affected by data breach
Tesla has begun notifying current and former employees whose information was included in a confidential data breach in May.
2023-08-20 00:48
US watchdog teases crackdown on data brokers that sell Americans' personal information
The US government plans to rein in the vast data broker industry with new, privacy-focused regulations that aim to safeguard millions of Americans' personal information from data breaches, violent criminals and even artificial intelligence chatbots.
2023-08-16 00:22
Norway fines Facebook owner Meta over privacy breaches
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms will be fined 1 million Norwegian crowns ($98,500) per
2023-08-08 03:57