The updated legislation will offer end users better protection against scams; however, the line between national security and privacy has become blurry
Regulating facial recognition in China
India’s (long) road to data protection legislation
A new law introduces protections for citizens, including children, but exemptions from the rules for government agencies is concerning
Increasing cybersecurity for smart devices
Success of the voluntary scheme in the US will depend on its widespread adoption and ability to drive competition between firms in the provision of security
Denmark: New rules to limit the collection of children’s data
Several European countries are moving to rein in the power of tech firms, restricting the accumulation of data that underpins their business models
The FCC ups the ante on data breaches
T-Mobile’s latest hacking incident in the US shows how telcos remain a major target for bad actors and why cybersecurity protections need bolstering
California signs online safety and transparency bills into law
Due to limited progress at the federal level, states have taken matters into their own hands, but their legislative efforts have faced stiff opposition
Facial recognition system declared unconstitutional in Buenos Aires
The decision could set an important precedent for the region, with other jurisdictions soon following suit
Switzerland announces new security requirements for wireless devices
FCC probes US mobile operators on data privacy practices
The regulator wants to toughen data protection rules for telcos, but potential federal legislation could reduce its authority in this area
