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RSS feed →When Kids’ Data Becomes a Legal Liability: What Google’s Children’s Privacy Settlement Signals for App Ecosystems
Google’s recent decision to settle claims tied to the handling of children’s data inside mobile applications marks another inflection point in the…
Deloitte Digital Regulatory Outlook 2026
Published in January 2026 by Deloitte’s EMEA Centre for Regulatory Strategy, the annual Digital Regulatory Outlook 2026 offers a strategic view of…
Online Shoppers Still Wary About How Retailers Handle Their Personal Data
While nearly everyone shopped online this past holiday season, a significant trust deficit remains when it comes to how companies handle consumer…
Spyglass MTG Releases AI Navigator Framework as Enterprises Grapple with Governance Challenges
Spyglass MTG, a Rhode Island-based consulting firm specializing in data, AI, and security solutions on Microsoft platforms, has released AI Navigator, a…
FTC Finalizes Settlement with GM Over Unauthorized Driver Data Sales as Texas AG Targets Connected Car Privacy Violations
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a major enforcement order against General Motors and its OnStar subsidiary, prohibiting the company from sharing…
NEWS 6 min read
A Coordinated Path to Post-Quantum Cryptography in Global Finance
Below is the G7 CYBER EXPERT GROUP STATEMENT ON Advancing a Coordinated Roadmap for the Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography in the Financial…
PRIVACY 3 min read
Enhancing Data Sovereignty: How E-Verify’s 10-Year Disposal Strategy Protects PII
In an era where data is often described as the “new oil,” the risks associated with storing massive amounts of Personally Identifiable…
South Korea’s PIPC Cracks Down on Coupang’s Data Breach Communications
We have seen how mishandling communications during a regulatory investigation can escalate risks significantly.
Accenture Bolsters AI Muscle with Acquisition of British Firm Faculty
Accenture is making a big move in the crowded AI landscape, announcing plans to buy Faculty, a respected UK-based artificial intelligence company…
Trump’s DOJ Launches Shock Legal Assault on State AI Privacy Laws to Unleash Big Tech
In a brazen power grab that has privacy advocates furious, the Department of Justice has quietly formed a secret task force dedicated…
Record Surge in Data Protection Complaints Hits Berlin Authority in 2025
Berlin’s data protection watchdog has reported an unprecedented spike in public submissions, highlighting growing awareness of privacy rights amid rapid digital transformation.
Illinois Human Services Data Exposes Over 700,000 Records Left Accessible Online for Years
A major data exposure incident at the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has come to light, affecting more than 700,000 individuals…