Equifax Fined £500,000 Over One of the Worst Data Breaches Ever
The Equifax data breach hit 147 million citizens. Now, Equifax is facing a £500,000 in the UK because of it.
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Five Eyes Spy Agencies Demand Backdoors to Encryption
Spy agencies from Canada, the US, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand are demanding services include backdoors to their encryption.
Open Rights Group Scores Victory At Supreme Court Over Site Blocking
UK digital rights organization The Open Rights Group says it has scored a victory at the Supreme Court. ISPs no longer have to bear the costs of site blocking.
UK Government Accused of Negligence Over Age Verification Laws
Digital rights advocacy group Open Rights Group is accusing the government of negligence thanks to privacy concerns in the age verification laws.
UK Age Verification Law Delayed, Spells Relief For Now
The age verification provisions in the Digital Economy Act have been delayed. The delay represents a temporary digital rights reprieve.
Open Rights Group Calls on Government to Better Protect Consumers
The British government is wrapping up amendments to the Data Protection Bill. The Open Rights Group is wanting the government to implement stronger measures to protect consumers.
BBFC to Manage Age Verification Checks for Websites in Britain
The British government has recently announced that the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) will be responsible for online age verification.
FCC Network Neutrality Repeal Sends Shock Waves Around the World
While much of the focus around the FCC’s decision has been centred around the United States, the decision is being felt far beyond the countries borders.
Digital Economy Bill Blasted As a Privacy Disaster
As the clock ticks down towards passage, the Open Rights Group has blasted the Digital Economy Bill. Among the concerns, the group says it is a “privacy disaster waiting to happen”.
UK Digital Economy Bill Clears Third Reading
The hugely controversial Digital Economy Bill has cleared the third reading. As a result, it has cleared the House of Lords and will move on to the final stage.
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