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WhatsApp Rolls Out Advanced Chat Privacy Feature as Meta Faces €200 Million Fine

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Advanced Chat Privacy, offering users more control over how their conversations are shared and used. With this update, users can now block others from exporting chats, auto-downloading shared media, or using messages with AI tools. The feature can be enabled in the latest version of WhatsApp and is […]

Microsoft and Kyndryl Team Up to Strengthen Data Security and Risk Management for Businesses

Kyndryl, a global leader in mission-critical technology services, recently announced an important collaboration with Microsoft. Together, they have launched a new service called Kyndryl Consult Data Security Posture Management, built on Microsoft Purview technology. This new service aims to greatly enhance data protection, privacy, and risk management capabilities for organizations around the world. Why This […]

BigID Launches AI-Powered Privacy Executive Console to Help Privacy Leaders Stay Ahead

BigID, a global leader in data security, privacy, compliance, and AI data management, has introduced a powerful new feature called the Privacy Executive Console. The tool gives privacy leaders a clear, real-time view of their privacy program’s performance through a single dashboard. Built into the BigID Next platform, the Privacy Executive Console offers a centralized […]

Clearview AI Settlement Challenged by Objectors in Court

The legal battle over controversial use of biometric data of Clearview AI is not over yet. Although a U.S. district court recently gave final approval to a settlement agreement, some are still pushing back. Appeal Filed After Court Approves Settlement On April 18, two named objectors, Robert Weissman and Rick Claypool, filed an appeal with […]

HIPAA rule faces legal pushback from states

In April 2024, the Biden administration finalized a rule under HIPAA to protect the privacy of reproductive healthcare information. This came nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision that triggered new abortion laws in many states. This rule took effect in June 2024. This rule stops covered entities from […]

DataKrypto Launches FHEnom for AI to Secure Models and Data with Fast Homomorphic Encryption

DataKrypto, a leader in homomorphic encryption technology, has introduced a powerful new solution to protect AI models and the sensitive data businesses use with them. The new product, called FHEnom for AI™, is built on DataKrypto’s patented fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) technology and aims to close a major security gap in the world of artificial […]

Landmark Admin Data Breach Now Affects 1.6 Million Poeple

Landmark Admin, a Texas-based company that handles services like policy accounting and regulatory reporting for big insurers, has given an update on a cyberattack it suffered in May 2024. The number of people affected by the attack has now risen to 1.6 million. In October 2024, Landmark announced it had detected suspicious activity on its […]

Concerns Grow Over Future of EU-US Data Privacy Framework Amid Possible Trump Repeal

The future of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework—a key agreement allowing data transfers between Europe and the United States is once again facing uncertainty. Germany’s Interior Ministry has raised concerns about the stability of the agreement. These concerns come now that President Donald Trump is back in office. The ministry is worried about the direction […]

Interview with Gurpal Singh, COO of Startek on How AI is Transforming Customer Experience

In this insightful interview, Gurpal Singh, Chief Operating Officer at Startek, shares his expert views on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the customer experience (CX) landscape. He discusses the role of voice AI, intelligent automation, and multilingual models like DeepSeek in transforming traditional BPO operations. Gurpal also emphasizes Startek’s strong focus on data privacy and […]

Lawmakers launch investigation into 23andMe after bankruptcy

A group of U.S. lawmakers launched an investigation into how 23andMe is handling customer data. The probe follows the company’s bankruptcy filing last month in Missouri. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) sent a letter to 23andMe. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) and Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) joined him. They questioned how 23andMe plans […]