Path's Privacy Issues and the UK's Data Protection Act
Path's uploading of user's address book data might be a PR issue in the US, but in the UK, it breaches the Data Protection Act.
Path's Privacy Issues and the UK's Data Protection Act [Updated]
Social network Path has a bit of a problem - they've been caught uploading user's address books to their servers without explicit permission. While it might make finding friends easier for the user, the fact it was 'hidden' has not gone down well. They've started to roll out an opt-in feature to their photo sharing software on the Android Client, with a similar option due to appear in the iOS.
New EU data protection rules talk tough
The EU plans sweeping changes to its dated data protection law, including the "right to be forgotten" and 24-hour breach notification. The changes could have far-reaching implications for the Net industry.
Veeam Software Reports Record-Breaking Year in 2011
Veeam Software, innovative provider of data protection, disaster recovery and management solutions for virtual datacenter environments, today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2011.
Iron Mountain marks European Privacy and Data Protection Day with call to action: 'Prepare today or be penalised ...
LONDON, January 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Proposals for more stringent European data protection legislation will compel businesses across Europe to bolster their information management practices, says Iron ...
Quantum's vmPRO Solutions Provide Simple, Comprehensive Data Protection for Virtual Servers, Confirms Tolly Group ...
SAN JOSE, CA-- - Quantum Corp. , a proven global expert in data protection and big data management, today announced the results of industry analyst firm Tolly Group's evaluation of its vmPRO 4000 appliance ...
EC publishes proposed data protection reforms
European Justice Commissioner, Viviane Reding, has unveiled the new European data privacy framework that includes new regulation.
Credant Continues Global Expansion - Opens Regional Office in APAC
Credant Technologies, the trusted expert in data protection, today announced expansion of its global organisation with several new hires and the opening of APAC headquarters in Syd
EU data protection framework: is it good news for business?
EU Justice Commissioner, Viviane Reding, claims it was good news for business. But will onerous requirements outweigh the benefits?
Data protection reform - guide
The European Commission has today proposed a comprehensive reform of the EU's 1995 data protection rules to strengthen online privacy rights and boost Europe's digital economy. Technological progress and globalisation have profoundly changed the way our data is collected, accessed and used. In addition, the 27 EU Member States have implemented the 1995 rules differently, resulting in divergences ...