France’s data protection watchdog fined Alphabet’s Google $57 million (EUR 50 million) for breaching European Union online privacy rules, the biggest such penalty levied against a US tech giant.
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“My mistake, I’m sorry,” says Facebook’s Zuckerberg
"We didn't take a broad enough view of our responsibility, and that was a big mistake. It was my mistake, and I'm sorry," Zuckerberg said in his written testimony released by the House commerce committee. 0 2077
Facebook reveals massive security breach affecting 50 million accounts
Facebook disclosed on Friday that hackers stole digital login codes allowing them to assume control over nearly 50 million user …
What you need to know about multi-cloud implementations
Cloud technology offers businesses multiple benefits – including agility, ease-of-use, and time-to-provision.
AI technologies dominate boardroom agendas: Middle East executives
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are the most prominent technologies on their boardroom agenda, according to senior executives in the MENA region.
iPhones are not eavesdropping on consumers, says Apple
Apple told US lawmakers that its iPhones do not listen to users without their consent and do not allow third-party apps to do so either.
Bahrain pushes for increased data protection with new law
The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) has lauded King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s ratification and issuance of Law 30/2018 on Protection of Personal Data, the Bahrain News Agency reported.
Facebook shares plummet over slow growth
Facebook shares took a hit after the world’s biggest social network reported weaker-than-expected user growth in the first full quarter since being rocked by a series of scandals on data privacy.
Commvault, IBM simplify data management and protection
Commvault has announced a new partnership with IBM, in which IBM Business Resiliency Services will be able to provide a managed service based on the Commvault software portfolio of data management and protection software, including the Commvault Data Platform.
Avaya unveils GDPR-compliant workforce optimisation suite
Avaya Holdings has introduced a new version of the Avaya Workforce Optimisation suite, which improves service quality, operational and employee productivity and data privacy with a series of new features and tools.
“The tech industry has to step up,” says Microsoft CEO
Speaking on the sidelines of the VivaTech conference in Paris last week at a “Tech for Good” event, Nadella said he believes there is a “tremendous responsibility” on tech firms to scale, recognise and act upon with regards to data protection.