Tag: data protection
What to Do about Racist Texts?
A big story about racist SMS messages sent to black Americans needs to be seen in the context of other pressures upon the way society uses communication technology.
British Doctors Using Whatsapp to Share Confidential Patient Information
Nobody seems to be guarding against the privacy risks when NHS staff expect sensitive data to be available on large and poorly managed Whatsapp groups.
T‑Mobile US Agrees to USD31.5mn Deal over Data Breach
The US telco has also agreed to strengthen its cybersecurity.
AT&T Agrees to Pay USD13mn Settlement for 2023 Data Breach
There are always more privacy breaches by AT&T but the excuses remain the same and the penalties remain light.
Latest AT&T Privacy Breach Leaks Records of Calls and Texts for ‘Nearly All’ Mobile Users
The rot starts at the head.
4 Takeaways from the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2024
The DBIR team reviewed 10,000 breaches for this year's publication.
Will SIM Swap Fraud Cause Voters to Oppose National Digital ID?
Australia's One Nation party cited a recent SIM swap when arguing against government centralization of digital identities.
Why AT&T’s Huge Data Breach Is Good News for Their Credit Agency
A privacy breach that affected 73 million people will later translate into a golden sales prospect for Experian.
Spanish Telcos Use Courts to Fight GDPR SIM Swap Fines
The peculiar way Spain has applied data protection law to SIM swap fraud deserves further scrutiny following court appeals from both Digi and Movistar.
Rethinking Digital Financial Services
An interview with Kevin Mutiso, Chairman of the Digital Financial Services Association of Kenya.
Telco Loses Appeal over €200,000 GDPR Fine for Christmas Day SIM Swap
Spanish telcos endure a much harsher interpretation of data protection law than their European peers.
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