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Hyundai Confirms Major Data Breach Impacting Millions of Drivers
Hyundai is warning customers after a newly confirmed data breach may have exposed the personal information of up to 2.7 million drivers. The breach, traced to Hyundai AutoEver, leaked sensitive data including names, driver’s license numbers, and Social Security numbers. Although the attack happened in February, a months-long investigation means affected customers are only being notified now. Hyundai has brought in cybersecurity experts and is offering two years of free credit
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Dec 111 min read


Microsoft Invests in Veeam to Boost AI & Data Protection Synergies
Microsoft has made a strategic equity investment in Veeam, a global leader in data protection and ransomware recovery. This move deepens...
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Aug 11 min read


TikTok Under Scrutiny: DPC Submits Draft Decision on EU Data Transfers
The Irish Data Protection Commission has taken a major step in its GDPR investigation into TikTok, submitting a draft decision on the...
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Jul 211 min read


Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection in the UK
Apple has decided to remove its most secure iCloud encryption tool (ADP) for UK users following a government request that would...
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Jul 111 min read


Security VS Privacy: Hugo Costeira Questions GDPR and Huawei on the Futuro do Futuro Podcast
In the Futuro do Futuro podcast, Hugo Costeira, president of the Internal Security Observatory, questions whether the General Data...
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Jun 141 min read


EU investigates ChatGPT for data accuracy flaws
The European Union is investigating ChatGPT for possible failures to comply with data protection rules, particularly with regard to the...
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Jun 81 min read


CNPD recommends new impact study for ID Card
The National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) has confirmed the need for an impact study on the protection of personal data for the new...
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May 281 min read


Worldcoin presents new data protection system based on fragmented storage
Worldcoin has announced the implementation of a new data protection system in which users' iris codes will be divided into parts and...
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May 221 min read


Record fines for data protection violations in 2023
The National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) reported a significant increase in investigation procedures, with an average of five...
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May 141 min read


CNPD announces launch of Lusophone data protection network
The National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) formalised a Portuguese-speaking data protection network in Lisbon. This project aims to...
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May 81 min read


Uber fined millions for violating data protection in Europe
The Dutch data protection authority has fined Uber 290 million euros for transferring sensitive data from European drivers to servers in...
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Apr 121 min read


According to Meta, AI is more effective against disinformation than in influencing elections
During the event ‘Can democracy survive the pace of technology?’, organised by Chatham House, Nick Clegg, president of international...
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Apr 81 min read


EDPB Strengthens GDPR Enforcement Cooperation to Tackle Cross-Border Cases
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has ramped up its enforcement cooperation among EU member states to address GDPR enforcement...
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Mar 161 min read


GDPR Milestone: 500,000 Organizations Register DPOs Across Europe
As GDPR marks a milestone, new IAPP data shows over half a million organizations across Europe have appointed Data Protection Officers...
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Mar 51 min read


Google AI is being investigated by the Irish Data Protection Regulator
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched a cross-border inquiry into Google’s compliance with GDPR in its AI model,...
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Feb 251 min read


Inquiry of the Google AI model has been launched by the Data Protection Commission
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched a cross-border inquiry into Google Ireland Ltd. to examine whether the company...
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Feb 111 min read


A recent report indicates a decline in ransomware payments
According to Bleeping Computer, a study conducted by cybersecurity firm Coveware reveals that only 28% of businesses opted to pay...
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Jan 261 min read


Businesses encounter class-action lawsuits in the US following data breaches
Top Class Actions reports that AT&T, Change Healthcare, GardaWorld, SouthState Bank, WellNow Urgent Care, The Aspen Group, Golden Corral,...
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Jan 241 min read


IAB Europe issues a reply to the EDPB's stance on the "pay or consent" matter
IAB Europe has released a statement in reaction to the European Data Protection Board's viewpoint on the legality of pay-or-consent...
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Jan 181 min read


ICO plans to make children's online privacy a top priority in 2024
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) remains committed to placing children's online privacy at the forefront, unveiling a...
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Dec 20, 20241 min read
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