Italy has imposed a hefty fine of $15 million against OpenAI, marking a significant regulatory action in the realm of data protection and privacy. This decision underscores the rigorous enforcement of privacy laws in Europe and signals a growing scrutiny of technology companies, particularly those operating within the artificial intelligence…
GDPR Compliance: A Governance Imperative for Modern Businesses As the landscape of data privacy continues to evolve, the importance of compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has reached an urgency unprecedented in the business world. Thomas George, president of Cybermedia Research, emphasizes that companies, as legal entities, are…
In a pressing development in the cybersecurity landscape, Ray Umerley has been appointed as the Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Coveware, a firm recognized for its expertise in ransomware recovery and incident response. With over two decades of extensive experience across various security functions within enterprise environments, Umerley…
A significant data breach has recently emerged involving SL Data Services, a data broker based in the United States. This breach has resulted in the exposure of 644,869 sensitive records that were found to be publicly accessible online without adequate security measures, such as password protection or encryption. The database,…
Recent findings from a PwC report reveal that Indian executives regard cybersecurity as the foremost priority for risk mitigation, with 61% indicating it will take precedence over the next year. Following closely are digital and technology risks at 60%, inflation concerns at 48%, and environmental risks at 30%. This data…
Industry Experts Call for Clarity on Digital Personal Data Protection Act Rules The implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act in India has left many industry stakeholders seeking clarity, particularly regarding user consent procedures for personal data processing and specific regulations on children’s data. Experts have highlighted the…
Recent Data Breach Insights from Guernsey’s Office of the Data Protection Authority In the latest update from Guernsey’s Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA), officials have reported on data breaches occurring between July 1 and September 30, 2024. During this quarter, a total of 40 personal data breaches were…
Pedestrians walk past a Safaricom customer service center in Nairobi’s central business district during the launch of its 5G internet service on October 27, 2022. (Reuters) Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider, is currently under investigation by Kenyan legislators regarding allegations of subscriber privacy violations and potential state surveillance facilitation. The…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific UK Regulator Highlights Privacy Risks from ML and NLP Tools Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 8, 2024 The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has raised alarms regarding artificial intelligence (AI) tools employed for job applicant screening, indicating significant privacy…
