Data protection

Meta to pause internal mouse-tracking tech while examining data security issues

Meta's announcement follows revelations that sensitive employee data, intended to monitor digital interactions within its internal systems, was accessible to all staffers.

Using ex-company’s data for new job: Woman sued for keeping work e-mails in own account

Most companies have clear policies that prohibit employees from sending business e-mails to their own accounts.

Misusing ex-company’s info in new job can cost more than your salary

It does not pay to take business data from your company when you leave even if you think such information can give your new career a boost.

S. Korea fines e-commerce giant Coupang record $525 million over data leak

Allegations of a massive data leak first surfaced in November, becoming an unexpected source of friction between Seoul and Washington.

In AI blunder, more than 34,000 Instagram accounts became vulnerable

Of the vulnerable accounts, 20,000 were breached and more than 3,500 accounts had their usernames taken over and changed from the hack.

EU targets Big Tech dependence with ‘made-in-Europe’ drive

European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen holding a press conference on June 3 in Brussels, Belgium.

PDPC investigating potential data breach involving PCF Sparkletots pupil information

The school’s management notified parents and guardians of the potential breach in a letter dated June 1, seen by The Straits Times.

Pentagon says US military personnel are reportedly being targeted using location data

The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, U.S, April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Apple, Google blast Canada’s plan to expand police data powers

Bill C-22, also known as the Lawful Access Act, has passed two of three readings in Canada’s House of Commons, before it goes to the Senate for final review.

AI-related data breaches surging, says Verizon report

Hackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to detect software vulnerabilities, which has shortened the time that targets have to respond to threats, Verizon said in an annual report.

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