China rolls out new data law over 'national security' fears
China's new data security law takes effect from Wednesday—the latest effort to tighten oversight of the country's mammoth tech sector.
Sep 1, 2021
0
22
Security
Page 15 - News tagged with data security
Internet
Why was TikTok banned on Australian government devices? An expert on why the security concerns make sense
Australia has joined a raft of other countries in banning the popular video sharing app TikTok from government devices, as several outlets have today reported.
Apr 4, 2023
0
15
Security
Nonprofit service provider Blackbaud settles data breach case for $49.5M with states
The fundraising software company Blackbaud agreed Thursday to pay $49.5 million to settle claims brought by the attorneys general of all 50 states related to a 2020 data breach that exposed sensitive information from 13,000 ...
Oct 5, 2023
0
1
Software
Microsoft weighs revamping flaw disclosures after suspected leak
Microsoft Corp. may revise a program that shares coding flaws in its products with other companies after a suspected leak led to a sprawling cyber-attack against thousands of Microsoft Exchange email clients globally.
Apr 28, 2021
0
5
Energy & Green Tech
Digital records can help make European homes and offices greener and healthier
In the southern Italian town of Ruvo di Puglia, a school that opened in 1924 is getting a 21st century upgrade.
May 14, 2024
0
1
Business
Apple announces App Store concessions as pressure grows
Apple has agreed to loosen payment restrictions on its App Store, a major change announced in a settlement with small developers as the US technology giant faces growing scrutiny and legal challenges over its tightly controlled ...
Aug 27, 2021
0
78
Internet
As US Congress delays on privacy, California law in focus
As US lawmakers head home without agreeing on consumer privacy legislation, a new California law is set to become the de facto national standard, potentially leaving consumers and businesses confused over rules for personal ...
Dec 22, 2019
1
7
Consumer & Gadgets
It's far too easy for abusers to exploit smart toys and trackers
The wearable technology market is booming, with half a billion wearables sold globally in 2020. Apps on these devices, or the devices themselves, often claim to monitor our health to spot illnesses, track our workouts to ...
Jun 7, 2021
0
4
Business
Corporate race to use AI puts public at risk, study finds
A rush by Australian companies to use generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is escalating the privacy and security risks to the public as well as to staff, customers and stakeholders, according to a new study.
Feb 26, 2024
0
20
Business
China's Alibaba promises $15.5B for development initiatives
E-commerce giant Alibaba Group said Friday it will spend $15.5 billion to support President Xi Jinping's campaign to spread China's prosperity more evenly, adding to pledges by tech companies that are under pressure to pay ...
Sep 3, 2021
0
16
