The Belfast Health Trust sold a desk which apparently contain sensitive documents. The incident is being investigated internally and the ICO has been notified. Belfast Trust investigates potential data breach after selling desk – BBC News When we have been helping our clients create their privacy and information policies for …
Changed the words but not the way we operate – WhatsApp
WhatsApp (owned by Facebook/Meta) has changed it’s privacy policy in the EU and UK following a fine by the Irish GDPR watchdog. The fine of £190m is the second largest delivered because of GDPR violations. The new policy better explains how WhatsApp uses your data, in particular in it’s relationship …
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Privacy, capitalism, government, Big Tech and you!
John Naughton for The Guardian has an excellent article looking at Big Tech and asking is it too late for anyone to curb their enthusiasm! Can big tech ever be reined in? | Computing | The Guardian
Microsoft data issue – where is your data
If you use Microsoft Edge – Read This Bruce Schneier has a short article on what is happening to bookmarks, passwords or other personal information you have saved in Microsoft Edge. Is Microsoft Stealing People’s Bookmarks? – Bruce Schneier When I get back from leave next week I am going …
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Recommended Reading – Your digital life
Bruce Schneier is recommending these articles, by Sean Gallagher, on securing your digital life. Securing your digital life, part one: The basics | Ars Technica Securing your digital life, part two: The bigger picture—and special circumstances | Ars Technica
