privacy

ECB Says Digital Euro Would Protect Privacy
ECB Says Digital Euro Would Protect Privacy
June 20, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The European central banker in charge of the creation of a digital version of the euro said such a currency would both protect the privacy...

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Wegmans Database Breach Exposed User Information
Wegmans Database Breach Exposed User Information
June 18, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Wegmans Food Markets were hit with a database breach that exposed customers’ information — name, address, email, birth date — but no social security numbers...

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EU Antitrust Lawmakers Mull Formal Probe Into Google’s Digital Ad Unit 
EU Antitrust Lawmakers Mull Formal Probe Into Google’s Digital Ad Unit 
June 18, 2021  |  Google

European Union (EU) antitrust regulators are considering a formal investigation into Google’s advertising business before 2021 closes out, Reuters reported, citing sources.  Get the Full...

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US Senator Revamps Bill To Include New Agency To Enforce Data Privacy Laws
US Senator Revamps Bill To Include New Agency To Enforce Data Privacy Laws
June 17, 2021  |  Regulation

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants to beef up privacy regulation and has rolled out a new version of her Data Protection Act, Vox reported. Get the...

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Deep Dive: How Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Can Ease Customers’ AML/KYC Confidentiality Concerns
Deep Dive: How Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Can Ease Customers’ AML/KYC Confidentiality Concerns
June 17, 2021  |  AML

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Privacy-Protecting Search Engine DuckDuckGo Nets $100M After 55 Pct Traffic Increase
Privacy-Protecting Search Engine DuckDuckGo Nets $100M After 55 Pct Traffic Increase
June 17, 2021  |  Investments

DuckDuckGo, the search engine which puts users’ privacy first, completed a $100 million funding round recently, a company blog says. Get the Full Story Complete...

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How Cryptocurrency Exchange Gemini Balances AML/KYC Compliance And Customer Privacy
How Cryptocurrency Exchange Gemini Balances AML/KYC Compliance And Customer Privacy
June 16, 2021  |  AML

Cryptocurrencies’ anonymous nature makes them popular, but crypto exchange platforms are still required to collect buyers’ personal data for anti-money laundering (AML) and know your...

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China’s Latest Tech Regs Fixated On Data Control
China’s Latest Tech Regs Fixated On Data Control
June 14, 2021  |  Data

New legislation passed last week and in April will make most data-related activities in China subject to government oversight, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. The...

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EU Could Hit Amazon With $425 Million Fine For Privacy Violation
EU Could Hit Amazon With $425 Million Fine For Privacy Violation
June 10, 2021  |  Legal

Amazon could be facing more than $425 million in penalties for violating the European Union’s privacy law, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (June...

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