Classified DOD mobile devices found to have ‘significant’ security holes
The findings of a new Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector General (IG) audit has highlighted significant vulnerabilities in the privacy,…
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China reveals draft rules on cross-border personal data transfers
China’s government has released a draft version of guidelines on cross-border flow of personal information, opening it for public comments….
Italian digital identity provider suffers data breach, 5.5M customers affected
InfoCert has had millions of its customers’ personal data stolen and put up for sale. A leading European certification authority…
Sri Lanka advised to build necessary safeguards as digital ID project begins this month
The Sri Lankan government has been told that it must put in place certain safeguards in order to guarantee full…
Draft Indian data protection rules set vague age assurance, consent requirements
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) wants to require consent for personal data processing and age assurance for…
APAAR digital student ID issued to more than 65% of students in Maharashtra
The government of India’s Maharashtra state has issued 16,500,000 students with the country’s Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) digital…
Biden signs bill intended to pave the way for secure and efficient digital ID management
The GSA Technology Accountability Act, passed by Congress last week and signed into law by President Joe Biden, represents a…
New York governor signs legislation addressing AI, consumer data protection
New York State has taken a significant step forward in ensuring that its use of AI is carried out responsibly….
Scotland updates guidance on biometrics in schools
Newly updated guidance on the use of biometric technology systems in Scottish schools serves as a critical document for education…
EPIC: Emotion recognition tech violates EU fundamental rights
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has urged the Dutch Data Protection Authority to protect students and employees from the…
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