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Data Breaches: Equifax Fined $13.5 Million for 2017 Data Breach The Fine The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial watchdog, has imposed a fine of over £11 million (approximately $13.5 million) on Equifax Ltd, the UK arm of credit reporting firm Equifax Inc. This fine comes as a result of the massive data breach…
Data Protection Commissioner Penalizes Organizations in Kenya for Mishandling Personal Data Introduction The Kenyan Data Protection Commissioner recently took decisive action against several organizations for their mishandling of personal data. In doing so, the regulator sent a strong message about the importance of safeguarding individuals’ privacy and enforcing data protection laws. This article will discuss…
Privacy Breach: TikTok Fined $368 Million by European Regulators Introduction In a landmark ruling, European regulators have fined TikTok, the popular short video-sharing app, $368 million for failing to protect children’s privacy. This is the first time that TikTok has been punished under Europe‘s strict data privacy rules. The fine was imposed by Ireland’s Data…
Mac Security Survey 2023 Sheds Light on Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior of Mac Users Introduction The year 2023 witnessed an increasing number of cyber attacks targeting Mac users, prompting concerns about online security among Apple aficionados. In an effort to gauge the online behavior and cybersecurity awareness of Mac users, a recent survey was…
Spotify Fined $5 Million for Breaching EU Data Rules Music streaming giant Spotify has been fined 58 million kronor ($5.4 million) by Swedish authorities for not properly informing users about how their data is being used. Finding and Implications The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) conducted a review of Spotify‘s handling of customers’ right…
Microsoft Violates COPPA and Settles with FTC Microsoft has agreed to pay $20 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations that it unlawfully collected personal information about children who used its Xbox gaming console. The tech giant has been found guilty of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) that requires parental consent…
Save Time on Network Security With This Guide In today’s digital age, network security has become a top priority for individuals and businesses. The increasing number of data breaches and cyberattacks have raised alarm among regulators and businesses alike. According to a report by Meta Research, the global average cost of a data breach is…