Strengthening Cyber Resilience through Awareness The world of cybersecurity is no longer just about technology. It’s increasingly about people. The concept of building a human firewall has become a key element in ensuring the security of businesses, irrespective of size. …
Recently, we’ve seen rapid advancements in deepfake technology. This tech allows people to create very realistic fake videos and images. Sadly, it’s also being misused for harmful activities like sextortion scams. In these scams, criminals use deepfakes to create fake …
It’s really important to keep information safe online, especially for small businesses. An online attack can lead to serious money problems and hurt your business’s good name, which can affect how much your customers trust you. The recent attack on …
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), enacted on May 25, 2018, safeguards the privacy and data of EU and European Economic Area (EEA) citizens. This legislation applies universally to all businesses handling the personal data of these individuals. The GDPR …
In recent years, Facebook, now owned by Meta, has faced several accusations of violating the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The most significant of these led to a record-breaking fine of €1.2bn ($1.3bn) imposed by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission …
The landmark ruling known as the Schrems II decision, handed down by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in July 2020, revolutionized the handling of personal data transfers from the European Union (EU) to the United States …
Well done for getting to the end of the case study about Facebook breaking GDPR rules! If you missed any part of the case study, you can (find the previous post here). To finish off, watch this interactive video to …
Welcome back! We’ve been exploring Facebook’s GDPR issue, looking at what went wrong and what happened next, and thinking about what it all means (find the previous post here). Here are some links to learn more about it. TechCrunch article …
Welcome back! After discussing Facebook’s GDPR issues and the fallout (see the previous post here), let’s stop and think about what this case means on a larger scale. In this post, I’ve got some questions for you to think about. …
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Welcome back! In our last post, we looked closely at how Facebook broke GDPR rules (see the last post here). Now, let’s turn to what happened next – people’s reactions to Facebook’s fine. While you explore these hotspot images, you’ll …
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