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Retailers Are Rapidly Scaling Surveillance of Australian Consumers — Why This Is a Red Flag

Tech Republic Security

Australian retailers are rolling out mass surveillance solutions to combat shoplifting, but a poor regulatory environment could mean high risks associated with data security and privacy.

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Biden Issues Landmark Order to Safeguard Americans' Data Privacy

SecureWorld News

Department of Justice to halt large-scale transfers of sensitive information, such as genomic, biometric, location, health, and financial data. companies from selling data to high-risk nations, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Regulations can be put in place to bar U.S.

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Market for Security Robots Grows, But Data Privacy Concerns Remain

Security Boulevard

The post Market for Security Robots Grows, But Data Privacy Concerns Remain appeared first on Security Boulevard. The global security robots market “was valued at USD 27.32 billion in 2021 and is expected to surpass $116.44

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Could Universities’ Use of Surveillance Software Be Putting Students at Risk?

The State of Security

The post Could Universities’ Use of Surveillance Software Be Putting Students at Risk? This has, perhaps understandably, led to concerns about how well students are engaging with this way of studying. […]… Read More. appeared first on The State of Security.

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How to Keep Your Information Safe for Data Privacy Day 2020

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

January 28, 2020 marks the 13th iteration of Data Privacy Day. An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. Key Management.

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Cross-Border Data Privacy and Security Concerns in the Dawn of Quantum Computing

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Cross-Border Data Privacy and Security Concerns in the Dawn of Quantum Computing. New EU restrictions could force companies to change data transfer practices and adopt more advanced data encryption methods. Data privacy is not a check-the-box compliance or security item. Privacy Shield was unlawful.

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FTC Steps Up Regulation of Data Surveillance Companies

Security Boulevard

On August 11, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the collection, sharing and use of certain information which it refers to as “commercial surveillance data” and whether the use of that data constitutes a violation of the provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act.