Data

Data has never been more valuable but it seems that data breach incidents are rarely out of the news these days.

https://www.ashurst.com/en/news-and-insights/legal-updates/data-breaches---containing-the-chaos/

More banks are investing in cutting edge identification techniques, such as biometric technology, in a bid to better protect and identify customers against fraudulent transactions.

https://www.cbronline.com/news/banks-tackle-fraud

Allegations that research firm Cambridge Analytica misused the data of 50 million Facebook users have reopened the debate about how information on the social network is shared and with whom.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43469656

Allegations that research firm Cambridge Analytica misused the data of 50 million people has thrust the issue of data privacy into the spotlight.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43483426

Facebook's COO has joined the social network’s CEO in apologising for betraying users’ trust by giving Cambridge Analytica unfettered access to personal data, saying the firm will work with regulators

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252437417/Facebook-braces-for-new-regulation-for-Cambridge-Analytica-deal

Policy-makers need to respond swiftly to the Cambridge Analytica and Facebook data exploitation scandal, according to privacy rights group

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252437380/Privacy-group-calls-for-UK-response-to-data-exploitation

Ongoing data breaches experienced by local authorities underline the need for greater sharing of threat intelligence, say security experts

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252437098/Wigan-data-breaches-underline-need-to-share-threat-intel

Utilising biometrics can help safeguard your devices and personal data from cybercriminals.

https://www.itproportal.com/features/keeping-your-identity-safe-in-a-hackers-world/

WhatsApp has agreed to stop sharing personal data with Facebook until data protection concerns are addressed

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252436815/WhatsApp-to-suspend-data-sharing-with-Facebook

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has called on the government to provide cash to help councils comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252436269/Local-councils-call-for-government-funding-for-GDPR-compliance