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Google will pay $29.5M to settle two lawsuits over its location tracking practices

Security Affairs

Given the vast level of tracking and surveillance that technology companies can embed into their widely used products, it is only fair that consumers be informed of how important user data, including information about their every move, is gathered, tracked, and utilized by these companies. The IT giant will pay $9.5 million to D.C.

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Zoom Settles with FTC over Allegations of Deceptive Security Practices

Hot for Security

During the pandemic, practically everyone—families, schools, social groups, businesses—is using videoconferencing to communicate, making the security of these platforms more critical than ever,” Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in November.

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Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence (AI) – a view from the EU Rear Window, Part II

McAfee

The European Commission published draft guidelines on ethics in the field of AI on December 18, 2018. The Motion stresses the need to develop a strategic regulatory environment for AI and robotics that encourages both technological innovation and strong user protection. A Legal Framework for AI.