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Two researchers navigate the mind-boggling and often sinister, parallel universe that is known as the digital afterlife industry and chatbots specifically designed to help people grieve.
Privacy protection must also be a conversation that reflects the lived realities of vulnerable communities.
Global digital infrastructure behind literally every modern service requiring data backup or authentification for example, is far more fragile than you’d think…
EU digital ID wallets will make it easier for citizens and residents to prove their identity, and safely store, share and sign important digital documents within the EU. But digital applications aren’t totally risk-free.
New biometric and AI border systems in west Africa promise better security but may also undermine privacy, increase discrimination and limit free movement.
In his new book, This is for Everyone, the creator of the web argues for protection against the power and privacy invasion of big tech companies.
The new EU Commission is all about ‘competitiveness’, but their plans to cut data protection rules are extremely short sighted.
Meta faces heightened scrutiny and fines from Nigerian regulators demanding respect for local data protection and consumer rights.
Signing away our rights in one part of a business giant’s empire could strip our protections in another.
African regulators have not yet met the challenge of protecting farm data.
Biometrics can help companies to be more efficient and to improve their products but there’s a growing need for transparency.
New research shows that opt-in policies may not be as effective as intended when it comes to data protection and privacy regulations.
Meta’s decision to charge users for an ad-free experience still requires that people have their information collected.
The draft bill has a number of issues, ranging from an insecure mechanism that leaves people’s data vulnerable to attacks, to a lack of mandatory disclosure of data breaches.
Companies tend to focus on appeasing angry customers after a data breach. New research shows they may want to pay more attention to customers who are afraid to return to their site.
Montana has announced plans to ban the app from January 2024, making it a potential testing ground for a ‘TikTok-free’ America.
An integrative cybersecurity and data protection program will help firms adjust their management protocols and be better prepared for future cybersecurity trends.
Social media firms in Europe are well on the way to a thousand cuts.
Huduma Namba data processing poses high risks, since very personal data, including biometrics, is collected.
A glance over the NHS app’s new privacy policy has revealed the wider, potentially concerning scope of vaccine passports.



















