US to stop collecting emissions data from polluters
The United States moved on Friday to dismantle a “burdensome” federal program that tracks greenhouse gas emissions across the US economy, the latest step by President Donald Trump’s administration to undercut efforts against climate change. The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), launched in 2010, covers more than 8,000 facilities — including power plants, fuel suppliers, […]
Austria orders YouTube to give users access to their data
Austria’s data protection authority said Friday that it has ordered YouTube to comply with EU regulations and respond to requests by users for access to data that it holds on them. In 2019, prominent Austria-based privacy campaign group Noyb (None of Your Business) lodged complaints against eight online streaming services, including YouTube and Netflix, accusing […]
UK drops demand for access to Apple user data
Britain has dropped its request for access to Apple users’ encrypted data, which had created friction between London and Washington, US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard said Tuesday. The UK government wanted the tech giant to create a “back door” to let authorities snoop on data uploaded by Apple users if required, for example by law […]
EU opens new probe into TikTok data transfer to China
An Irish regulator helping police European Union data privacy said Thursday it had launched an investigation into TikTok over the transfer of European users’ personal data to servers in China. TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($620 million) in May by the Data Protection Commission over sending personal data to China, though the Chinese social […]
Average data breach cost jumps to $5 million
In 2024, the average cost of a data breach has surged to $4.88 million (£3.6 million), a significant financial strain on businesses worldwide. On the other hand, companies that invested in advanced security AI and automation saw substantial savings, reducing potential breach-related expenses by $2.22 million (£1.6 million). For businesses, implementing robust AI-driven security measures are not […]
