Data protection
News, blogs, analysis, tips, discussion and how-to about data protection.
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Many Companies Are Negligent About SAP Security, Researchers Say
Data That's Here Today Could be Gone Tomorrow, Says Cerf
Mon, June 17, 2013 - As one of the computer scientists who created the Internet's TCP/IP protocol, Vinton Cerf is concerned that much of the data created since then, and for years to come, will be lost.
Does Encryption Really Shield You From Government's Prying Eyes?
Fri, June 14, 2013 - Encrypting data may not guard against surveillance, some experts say, while others argue in favor of taking steps to protect privacy
European Commission Denies Watering Down Data Protection Laws
Thu, June 13, 2013 - The European Commission on Thursday strenuously denied watering down its proposals for data protection laws as a result of United States lobbying.
Spy-proof Enterprise Encryption is Possible, but Daunting
Thu, June 13, 2013 - Privacy concerns are top of mind in light of revelations about NSA data collection
US FDA Calls on Medical Device Makers to Focus on Cybersecurity
Thu, June 13, 2013 - The agency's new recommendations follow reports of vulnerabilities in some medical devices, the FDA says
Even Before NSA Scandal, U.S. Residents Were Anxious About Privacy Breaches
Thu, June 13, 2013 - Even before bombshell disclosures of the U.S. government's massive collection of Internet and cellphone data, many U.S. residents were very concerned about privacy violations.
NSA Revelations Could Push Terrorists to Other Channels
Wed, June 12, 2013 - Public disclosure of the National Security Agency's wide-ranging surveillance programs is likely to cause terrorists to increase their use of social media and other hard-to-track Internet channels, experts say.
Bromium Aims to Protect Users on the Move with Upgraded Virtualization Software
Tue, June 11, 2013 - The company can now also capture hacker activities and play them back later
European Parliament Delays Vote on Sharing Passenger Data with US Authorities
Tue, June 11, 2013 - Concerns about the NSA's Prism data collection system prompted the delay, some EU parliamentarians say
Social Sites Beat Retailers and Banks for Consumer Protection and Privacy
Mon, June 10, 2013 - Where are you most protected on the Web? The Online Trust Alliances 5th annual audit of adoption of consumer security and privacy best practices among top social, commerce, banks and government sites will point you in a safe direction.
NSA Snooping Bolsters Opponents of U.S. Internet Control
Fri, June 07, 2013 - While the PRISM program appears to be legal, that does not make it good policy -- or good for international relations.
Larry Page: US government has no access to information on Google servers
Fri, June 07, 2013 - The company continues to claim no involvement with the reported government surveillance program
Businesses Told to Give Up Data When NSA Calls
Thu, June 06, 2013 - Any company receiving a similar order to Verizon's would have no choice but to comply to avoid serious legal consequences, experts say.
Google Biometrics Tests Show There's No Magic Pill for Passwords
Tue, June 04, 2013 - Electronic tattoos and pills that make the body itself a password would create their own unique challenges, security experts warn.
