Biztech news China may have just suffered one of the biggest data hacks in history Data on one billion people in China has been leaked, according to hackers, in what could be one of the biggest breaches ever. 06/07/2022
Smart Health Digital Covid Certificate: European health experts look to build on success story Digital Covid Certificate: European health experts look to build on success story 30/06/2022
Smart Health EU's vaccine passport proves digital health's potential Following the success of its vaccine passport, the Digital COVID Certificate, the EU is investing more into digital health with the European Health Data Space. EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides speaks to Smart Health about how it will change our lives. 30/06/2022
Biztech news Is time up for TikTok? Concerns over data security resurface in US The FCC accused TikTok of having "sheep's clothing," accusing the Chinese-owned firm of harvesting troves of sensitive user data. 30/06/2022
Biztech news Big Tech asked to protect user data from US state abortion prosecution The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade has raised questions about whether tech companies should protect the data of users seeking abortions. 27/06/2022
Biztech news India withdraws warning on biometric ID photocopies after online panic The Indian government issued a security warning over ID photocopies - then backtracked amid backlash on social media. 30/05/2022
Biztech news Clearview AI ordered to delete all UK facial recognition data The UK is the fourth European country to issue such an order against the controversial facial recognition company. 24/05/2022
Smart Health Your health data can help research. But how will it be protected? Powerful tools such as artificial intelligence and data science can make healthcare more effective and smarter: they are at the heart of the new European Health Data Space 19/05/2022
Smart Health Keeping data safe in the new European Health Data Space The future European Health Data Space will share citizen’s health data across the continent for the purposes of scientific research. So how will your data be kept safe? 19/05/2022
Smart Health How data and digitalisation are transforming healthcare in Europe Cross-border data sharing and cutting-edge tech are increasingly at the heart of healthcare in Europe. We take a look at this digital revolution. 05/05/2022
Smart Health Dawn of a new healthcare era: "Data is the new oil" The head of Portugal's digital agency at the ministry of health, tells Smart Health how the digital revolution is transforming the way healthcare is delivered in Europe. 05/05/2022
Europe News Brussels wants to create EU health data space to streamline access The European Commission says its plans could lead to savings of more than €10 billion within ten years. 03/05/2022
Health Mental health apps are sharing your private data, report finds Apps dealing with PTSD, eating disorders and sexual violence were among those criticised in a new privacy report. 03/05/2022
Biztech news Why does Musk want Twitter? It may have something to do with your data Researchers and rights groups are concerned about the amount of data Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout will allow him and how far he will take free speech. 26/04/2022
Biztech news MEPs back new data sharing rules aiming to boost EU innovation and AI The idea is to create common European data spaces in a variety of sectors including health, energy and finance. 07/04/2022
Biztech news Irish data watchdog fines Meta €17 million for privacy law violations The country's regulator said Meta had failed to effectively protect the EU users' data. 16/03/2022
See Chelsea Manning and Data Privacy take centre stage at FIFDH film fest "We turned your life into a film, and your data was the script." 07/03/2022
Biztech news How will Europe’s Data Act affect you and Big Tech? Data disputes between the EU and the US tech giants have been growing since the Edward Snowden revelations of mass US surveillance in 2013. 23/02/2022
world news EU data protection watchdog calls for ban on Pegasus spyware The Israeli-owned software was used to hack journalists, activists and politicians in a number of European countries. 15/02/2022
Biztech news Grindr disappears from China's app stores The gay dating app vanished from app stores amid a government push to "purify" the internet ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics - but censorship may not be to blame. 01/02/2022
Biztech news Meta faces €2.7bn civil lawsuit for exploiting UK users’ data A multi-billion euro case is set to be launched against Meta in the United Kingdom, which could see up to 44 million UK Facebook users compensated a shared €2.7bn in damages. 14/01/2022
Biztech news How safe will your data be in Meta’s hyperrealistic metaverse? Meta has reportedly had hundreds of new patents for hyperrealistic tech approved for its metaverse but none of them mention privacy or safety. 12/01/2022
world news Europol told to delete personal data not linked to any crime European Data Protection Supervisor, the EU personal data watchdog, said the police agency has continually stored "large volumes" of data regardless of whether it was related to a crime or not. 10/01/2022
Health Swedish company promotes biochip implant to carry your COVID passport A Swedish tech company is leading the way on implanted microchips to carry COVID passports. 23/12/2021
The Cube Facial recognition company breaks EU data privacy rules, says France Clearview has amassed a database of billions of people's photos, but France says the data has been collected without citizens' consent. 16/12/2021
Norway Grindr fined over €6 million by Norway for breaking data privacy rules The gay-dating app was found to have shared users' personal data with third-party advertisers without their permission. 15/12/2021
