Have You Checked How Much Of Your Data Is Freely Available On The Internet?
The world wide web has changed massively since its inception and continues to grow and evolve at an amazing rate. At its core though it is still just the way it was designed – it is, ultimately, a tool for communication and the sharing of data. That basic premise has not changed, even though the […]
ICO Proposes New Approach To Dealing With Data Protection Complaints
A new draft complaint handling procedure from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) says that the watchdog plans to change the way in which it deals with complaints. Citing an increase in awareness of information rights amongst the populace of the UK, the organisation said it needs to review its approach as demand for its services […]
Privacy Concerns May Ground Amazon Delivery Drones Before They Ever Take-Off
On the face of it Amazon’s plan to use unmanned drones to deliver online purchases sounds like a great business proposal. After all, which impulsive shopper wouldn’t want to save money making a purchase online whilst also receiving the product they bought within the hour? If Amazon could make the service – dubbed Amazon Prime […]
Android App Secretly Flashes User Data
An extremely popular Android app which turns users smartphones into torches “deceived” tens of millions of users by covertly sharing their device IDs and locations with advertisers. Goldenshores Technologies LLC, the developer behind the Brightest Flashlight Free app, has agreed to settle an FTC case which alleged that the company had violated provisions of the […]
New Employees And Privacy
When it comes to privacy it can actually be quite hard to find the right balance, especially if you are an employer. Away from work you would think that getting privacy was a simple affair but recent, and extensive, coverage of the actions of GCHQ and the NSA have shown that even governments can get […]
Data Breach Waiting To Happen? 2 Out Of 3 UK Workers Are Compulsive Clickers
A new survey from Sourcefire has discovered that 90% of UK workers have clicked on a web link embedded in an email. Considering how many security risks can be posed by this activity, the far more alarming revelation is that 66% of British workers admitted that they very rarely take the time to check whether […]
Almost Two Thirds Of UK Citizens Want Legislation To Force Companies To Disclose Data Breaches
A new poll from LogRythm has highlighted how the majority of UK consumers surveyed would like to see new laws enacted that would force organisations to make mandatory disclosure. In the survey of 1,000 consumers, 65.9% said that all breaches should be disclosed, irrespective of how big they are or the type of data concerned. […]
Privacy – Nothing To Hide But My Shopping
“If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear” Thats an argument I hear all too often when people are talking about the topic of privacy, be it on or off of the internet. In theory, the people who hold onto that maxim have a point – decent, honest and law-abiding citizens shouldn’t have […]
European Union Set To Push On With New Data Protection Rules Despite UK Opposition
European Union leaders are set to push on with new data protection rules (DPR), suggested at last week’s EU summit, despite attempts to delay their implementation. The leaders of all 28 EU member states discussed the topics of data protection, mass surveillance and the digital economy at a meeting last Thursday. Whilst all agreed that […]
The Majority Of Companies That Allow Home Working Are Ignoring The Information Security Risks
Having employees who work from home is becoming increasingly common but a new report from storage company Iron Mountain suggests that very few firms address the associated information security challenges. The company’s research reveals that close to two thirds of Europe’s workforce (I’m surprised its that high a figure) now spend some or all of […]