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The True Test of GDPR is Still Coming

More than six months after the European data privacy regulation went into effect, we still don’t know how effective GDPR will be at protecting data privacy.

GDPR, Data Breaches, Privacy, Regulation

Developers Worry About Long-Term Effects of Anti-Encryption Law

Developers of secure messaging apps say there could be unforeseen long-range effects of anti-encryption laws in Australia and elsewhere.

Privacy, Encryption

New Privacy Bill Would Hold Companies Liable for Data Misuse

The Data Care Act, introduced in the Senate this week, would provide large fines for companies that misuse, sell or share user data without permission or proper safeguards.

Privacy, Government

New Australian Law Poses Risk to Encrypted Services

The Australian Parliament has passed a new law that requires technology companies to provide access to encrypted communications.

Encryption, Privacy

U.S. Says Russia, Other Nations, Are Uncooperative on Cybercrime Investigations

A deputy U.S. attorney general said that Russia and other nations stonewall cybercrime investigations and called for international cooperation.

Cybercrime, Privacy