Data Privacy, Data Security Implications of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework Due to PCLOB Disbandment Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 24, 2025 Data flows between the U.S. and Europe face new risks. (Image: Shutterstock) The recent actions taken by the Trump administration to dismantle a crucial oversight framework, specifically the…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Governance, Data Privacy Class Action Lawsuit Alleges LinkedIn Breached Privacy Laws and User Contracts Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock This week, a LinkedIn user based in California has initiated a class action lawsuit against the professional networking platform, alleging violations…
Data Breaches Surge Amid Evolving Cyber Threats The frequency of data breaches is climbing as new forms of cyberattacks emerge, according to experts in the field. Dr. Peter Madnick from MIT highlights three predominant threats currently challenging enterprises: vulnerabilities associated with cloud storage, the rise of sophisticated ransomware, and vendor…
Data breaches are increasingly prevalent as novel forms of cyberattacks surface. According to Madnick from MIT, three primary threats are at the forefront: vulnerabilities in cloud environments, sophisticated ransomware, and the exploitation of vendors. Vulnerabilities in the Cloud. With approximately 60% of corporate data residing in cloud systems, companies often…
Data Breaches Expose Vulnerabilities in Location Data Industry A significant data breach has recently come to light involving Gravy Analytics, a prominent player in the location data industry and the parent company of Venntel. The breach reportedly compromises sensitive location data harvested from smartphones, potentially affecting millions of individuals whose…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has unveiled plans to enhance compliance enforcement rigorously and impose significant fines on data controllers and processors violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). This announcement was made by Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner and CEO of the Commission, during a recent video…
Rising Data Privacy Penalties Drive Cyber Insurance Adoption In an environment increasingly defined by stringent data privacy regulations and the repercussions of data breaches, companies are feeling the pressure to bolster their cybersecurity measures. The triggering factor appears to be the mounting financial penalties associated with data privacy violations. As…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Volkswagen Group has experienced a data breach that has compromised sensitive details of approximately 800,000 electric vehicle owners in Europe. This breach, which included personal data such as contact information and precise GPS locations, was left publicly accessible on an Amazon cloud storage platform for…
Photo by Google DeepMind Allianz Commercial has released its annual cyber risk outlook, highlighting the growing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the cyber and privacy risk landscape. This year’s report delves into how widespread AI adoption across various industries may alter the nature of cyber threats. The reliance…
