As governance around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, regulators are keeping pace by demonstrating a commitment to work together on shaping a global framework. On September 5th the UK, US, and EU, along with Israel and Norway, signed the first international treaty aimed at addressing the potential risks associated with [...]
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber an unprecedented €290 Million fine related to a breach of GDPR cross-border data transfer rules. In a case that has somewhat divided opinion in the data protection and privacy space, the regulator ruled that transferring EU drivers' personal data to U.S. servers without adequate Standard [...]
On 18th July 2024, India's biggest crypto exchange, WazirX suspended its trading activities after a cyber-attack that drained nearly half of its reserves (close to 230 million USD worth of crypto assets). According to the platform, the breach exploited a vulnerability in the exchange's multi-signature wallet system, compromising the security of stored funds. The [...]
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission has taken a strong stance against global tech giants OpenAI and Meta, highlighting the growing significance of data privacy worldwide. In response to a data breach resulting in 687 South Koren users having their personal information exposed, South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commision (PIPC) successfully fined OpenAI KRW [...]
Reports about data breaches often focus on the financial impact on businesses. But recent data breaches involving three UK police services and the UK Electoral Commission have highlighted how inadequate data protection can threaten people’s safety—and even their lives. Responding to a freedom of information request on 8 August, the Police Service of Northern [...]
Microsoft, parent company of LinkedIn, recently disclosed that it had taken a $425m charge in relation to an Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) investigation into LinkedIn targeted advertising practices, which allegedly violated the GDPR: “After review and analysis, the company will increase its existing reserve for the matter and, based on current exchange rates [...]
Data breaches have been on the rise in recent times. This development begs the question who is responsible for such incidents. Allocating Responsibility Recent events and studies have indicated that organisations seek to attribute blame in the immediate aftermath of a breach rather than accountability. Following the Uber case involving Joe Sullivan, there is [...]
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