The European Commission is preparing changes to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) aimed at reducing administrative burdens for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while maintaining strong privacy protections. Proposed adjustments may include simplifying data registration requirements for companies with fewer than 500 employees. The initiative responds to concerns that the current GDPR framework increases compliance costs, creates legal uncertainty due to

Last year, Portugal reported 332 personal data breaches—almost one per day—according to the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD). Incidents ranged from unauthorized access to databases to exposure of sensitive information, affecting both public and private sectors. Experts warn the real number may be even higher, as many breaches go unreported. The CNPD continues to strengthen oversight and educate organizations on data protection, promoting preventive measures like aud

Even after the official opt-out period, there’s no guarantee that Meta won’t use your personal data—posts, photos, messages, and even memories—to train its AI systems. Experts warn that the opt-out process is confusing, fragmented across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads, and often leaves users unsure if their refusal applies to all services. This raises serious concerns about transparency and control over our own information. By agreeing to terms wit

The EU has launched an investigation into X (formerly Twitter) over the use of personal data from EU and EEA users to train its AI models, including Grok. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), acting on behalf of the EU, will examine whether X’s practices comply with key GDPR provisions, especially regarding legality and transparency. This follows X’s commitment in September to stop using certain EU user data for AI training. However, the company continued AI model deve

Researchers have uncovered one of the largest data breaches ever: 16 billion login credentials exposed, from malware and old datasets. Social media, cloud services, corporate tools, and VPNs may have been affected. While no centralized attack on companies like Apple, Google, or Facebook has been confirmed, the leak puts millions of users at risk of identity theft, phishing, and account takeovers. Experts recommend: change your passwords regularly, enable two-factor authentica

According to the House Chief Administrative Officer, WhatsApp poses a high risk due to its lack of transparency in data handling, absence of encryption for stored data, and potential vulnerabilities. Staff are now prohibited from using the app across mobile, desktop, and web versions. Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, strongly disagrees, insisting the platform offers end-to-end encryption by default and even stronger protections than many of the apps approved by the House. As

Germany’s data protection commissioner has called on Apple and Google to remove the AI chatbot DeepSeek from their app stores, citing...

In 2023, Portugal saw 332 personal data breaches, almost one per day, as reported by the CNPD. A significant case involved the Social...

Chinese AI company DeepSeek is under investigation by several EU data protection authorities over potential GDPR breaches linked to...

Microsoft has made a strategic equity investment in Veeam, a global leader in data protection and ransomware recovery. This move deepens...

Apple has decided to remove its most secure iCloud encryption tool (ADP) for UK users following a government request that would...

According to Bleeping Computer, a study conducted by cybersecurity firm Coveware reveals that only 28% of businesses opted to pay...

According to Fortune, Microsoft is working on prompt shields for its AI chatbots to prevent users from posing "unusual" queries. These...

According to MediaPost, hackers could authenticate pilfered data by examining third-party cookies and accessing online accounts without...

The Dutch data protection authority, the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP), has issued guidance on the reporting of data breaches....

Global data protection authorities, such as the Canadian Privacy Commissioner's Office, released a joint statement highlighting the...

The National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) of Portugal and the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) have issued alarming statements...

Meta has revealed that its privacy-focused data lookup tool, which relies on cryptography, will now encompass passwords and various other...

Meta has revealed that millions of Facebook Messenger accounts will have the opportunity to experiment with end-to-end encryption for...

Global data protection authorities, such as the Canadian Privacy Commissioner's Office, released a joint statement highlighting the...