Data Privacy – Page 10 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Paul Gillin| Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:30:00 -0700

Human beings are natural pack rats, as evidenced by the 2.3 billion square feet of self-storage space that’s in use in the U.S. Fear of getting rid of stuff even has a name: disposophobia.

Keeping every pair of shoes your kids have ever worn isn’t a problem for anyone except those with whom you share living space.

But the same rules don’t apply to data.

All industries have records retention guidelines spelled out in compliance rules. They are usually strictly enforced for regulated companies, and firms that run afoul of them can be punished.

To read this article in full, please click here

ComputerWorld Independent

April 12, 2022 admin

Duckduckgo launches privacy browser beta for macOS

Credit to Author: Lucas Mearian| Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:53:00 -0700

Privacy-centered search engine DuckDuckGo today launched the beta of its desktop browser for macOS.

The browser is designed from the ground up to maintain privacy, the company said, meaning it will not collect information about users and will not install cookies or tracking codes on devices. DuckDuckGo also said it can block “hidden trackers” before they load.

Duckduckgo first announced plans for a macOS desktop browser in December 2021. (The browser is already available as a download for mobile devices). In 2019, DuckDuckGo added Apple Maps support and has since made other improvements to how it works on Apple devices.

To read this article in full, please click here

MalwareBytes Security

April 10, 2022 admin

Why data protection and privacy are not the same, and why that matters: Lock and Code S03E09

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:14:50 +0000

This week on Lock and Code, we speak with Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna about the differences between data protection and privacy.

The post Why data protection and privacy are not the same, and why that matters: Lock and Code S03E09 appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

ComputerWorld Independent

March 25, 2022 admin

US, EU reach preliminary data privacy agreement

Credit to Author: Michael Hill| Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:34:00 -0700

US President Biden and EU President von der Leyen say deal underscores shared values over data privacy and security surrounding transatlantic information sharing.

ComputerWorld Independent

March 25, 2022 admin

U.S., EU reach preliminary data privacy agreement

Credit to Author: Michael Hill| Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:34:00 -0700

U.S. President Biden and EU President von der Leyen say deal underscores shared values over data privacy and security surrounding trans-Atlantic information sharing.

MalwareBytes Security

March 14, 2022 admin

De-Googling Carey Parker’s (and your) life: Lock and Code S03E06

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:41:07 +0000

This week on Lock and Code, we talk about taking the right steps to removing Google and its many services from your life.

The post De-Googling Carey Parker’s (and your) life: Lock and Code S03E06 appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

MalwareBytes Security

February 28, 2022 admin

How Crisis Text Line crossed the line in the public’s mind: Lock and Code S03E05

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:55:48 +0000

This week on Lock and Code, we discuss Crisis Text Line’s data-sharing agreement with its for-profit partner, which has upset many people.

The post How Crisis Text Line crossed the line in the public’s mind: Lock and Code S03E05 appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

ComputerWorld Independent

February 2, 2022 admin

Test your outrage over Google's new Topics advertising system

Credit to Author: JR Raphael| Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0800

Google sure has taken an awful lot of heat over its advertising practices lately.

But why, exactly? Today, I’d like to explore that. I’ve concocted a four-question quiz that’ll gauge your rage and help determine whether it’s aimed at the right source or perhaps misplaced. But first, we need to catch up on what exactly is happening right now and how we reached this point.

The whole recent Google advertising debacle started with the crumbling state of the digital cookie, y’see — the pressure for Google to move away from its age-old practice of using tiny (and rather tasty-sounding) tidbits of data provided by websites to see what sort of stuff you’re interested in and then show you ads that match those subjects.

To read this article in full, please click here