Vehicle Identification Numbers reveal driver data via telematics

Categories: News

Tags: VIN

Tags: vehicle identification number

Tags: car

Tags: telematics

Tags: SiriusXM

Tags: data

We take a look at reports of vehicle identification numbers being used to potentially reveal customer data through telematics.

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Eufy “no cloud” security cameras streaming data to the cloud

Categories: News

Tags: eufy

Tags: doorbell

Tags: security system

Tags: cctv

Tags: camera

Tags: thumbnail

Tags: storage

Tags: data

Tags: cloud

Tags: local

Tags: locally

We take a look at what happens when your doorbell camera data pays a visit to the cloud, despite that not being something which is supposed to happen.

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Maintenance Mode aims to keep phone data private during repairs

Categories: News

Tags: Samsung

Tags: mobile

Tags: cellphone

Tags: device

Tags: maintenance mode

Tags: privacy

Tags: security

Tags: data

Tags: snooping

Tags: repairs

Tags: fix

We take a look at a new mode developed by Samsung which aims to keep data safe during a repair.

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Data Access Agreement offers a new path for UK – US data requests

Categories: News

Tags: Data access agreement

Tags: DAA

Tags: UK

Tags: US

Tags: crime

Tags: criminal

Tags: telecommunications

Tags: request

Tags: share

Tags: data

We take a look at a possibly controversial new way for two governments to make direct data requests in cases of law enforcement.

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TikTok faces $28m fine for failing to protect children’s privacy

Categories: News

Tags: ICO

Tags: tiktok

Tags: data

Tags: protection

Tags: kids

Tags: children

Tags: fine

Tags: privacy

Tags: safety

The ICOs is looking to fine TikTok over what it claims are issues related to the UK’s data protection laws.

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City worker loses USB stick containing data on every resident after day of drinking

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:26:21 +0000

We take a look at reports of a USB drive containing data on all 460k residents of a city in Japan, and how encryption helped lessen the risk.

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Coffee app in hot water for constant tracking of user location

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:53:19 +0000

A Tim Hortons app has been flagged for managing to violate Canada’s privacy laws. We offer some advice to avoid becoming tangled in app woes.

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