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EU launches 'in-depth' probe of Google's bid for Fitbit
There is concern that acquiring Fitbit’s user data will strengthen Google’s position in targeted advertising.
HSE's contact tracing app will be wound down in 90 days if it's deemed ineffective
The app will record if a user is in close contact with another user by exchanging anonymous codes.
Climate change could put more than 60,000 homes at risk of coastal flooding by 2050
Dublin, Louth and Clare are expected to be the most affected counties.
Are others really breaking the shutdown rules? Or is it just our perception?
Behavioural expert Dr Shane Timmons says our internal bias can dictate our perception of shutdown compliance.
From TheJournal.ie 
Deal with broadband providers to help students learn at home doesn't cover Zoom website
Many third-level institutions and schools are using video calling to home school during the crisis.
The Explainer: What does the data tell us about Ireland's fight against coronavirus?
We speak to two experts about the issue.
Mobile and broadband capacity ramps up to deal with sharp surge in voice and data traffic
There has been increased pressure on the networks as more people work from home and connect with loved ones.
Supreme Court to refer Graham Dwyer data retention appeal to the EU's Court of Justice
Chief Justice Frank Clarke said the three central questions in the case “each involve difficult issues”.
Your crash course in... the EU's grand plans for 'technological sovereignty'
The European Commission unveiled a slate of proposals this week on data rules and AI.
From TheJournal.ie
Power-hungry data centres are here to stay - what does that mean for Ireland's renewable targets?
The energy industry is “due for a change”. That could bring an opportunity.
Meet the man behind Diaceutics, the data company helping people access life-saving drugs
Peter Keeling took the Belfast company public in March and is changing testing for precision medicine.
Analysis: How the threat of red cards could be favouring teams who offload
Eoin Toolan examines the All Blacks’ support play to explain their effectiveness in offloading.
Facebook warned that new privacy rules could aid terrorism and child abuse
The social media network has been dogged by several privacy scandals in recent years.
Department told to destroy documents belonging to 3.2 million citizens it kept after PSC applications
The Data Protection Commissioner has found that there is no lawful basis for retaining information from PSC applications.
Department seeks judicial review after watchdog rules child benefit data collection unlawful
It comes after an individual made a complaint about the repeated requests to provide information to claim child benefit.
540 jobs on the way as planning permission granted for €500 million data centre in Wicklow
Echelon Data Centres was granted permission for the facility to be built at the Avoca River Business Park.
Facebook set for $5 billion fine in the US over privacy and data protection failings
It’ll be the largest penalty ever imposed by the US Federal Trade Commission over privacy violations.
'I refuse not to feel safe': How women feel about cycling in Dublin
When women cyclists were surveyed, here’s what they had to say about travelling by bike.
Supreme Court agrees to hear 'leapfrog appeal' in Graham Dwyer case
The Supreme Court said that the case “raises complex and novel questions of constitutional and EU law”.
Irish users urged to download latest version of WhatsApp after phones infected with spyware through missed calls
The DPC said that it had been informed by WhatsApp about a “serious vulnerability” on its platform.
UK police forces to ask rape victims to hand in mobile phones for investigation
Concerns have been raised by victims groups about new consent forms.
Poll: Do you use the same password for all your online accounts?
The Data Protection Commission launched a statutory inquiry into Facebook’s password storage.
Facebook says whatever fine it faces over password breach is matter for Irish data watchdog
The Data Protection Commissioner has launched a statutory inquiry into Facebook’s password storage breach.
Facebook admits its staff had access to millions of users' passwords
It said the passwords were stored in plain text on its internal servers.
'Digital gangsters' at Facebook knowingly violated data privacy and 'bullied' other tech companies
A report by the UK government has examined the tech giant’s role in spreading fake news.
Aer Lingus exposed over 100 job applicants' details in an email blunder
Candidates’ email addresses were accidentally shared with other jobseekers.
Bug allows Facetime users to listen to and, in some cases, watch a person before they answer call
Apple is working to fix the issue.
Data watchdog seeks urgent meeting with Facebook over plans to merge Whatsapp, Instagram and Messenger
Facebook is said to be planning to integrate its various message platforms, but the Data Protection Commissioner wants clarity.
Suspect arrested over major data leak targeting German officials including Angela Merkel
The information comprised addresses, phone numbers, letters, invoices and copies of identity documents.
Marriott International says up to 500 million hotel guests affected by hack
Marriott was alerted on 8 September that there has been an attempt to hack their reservation database in the US.
NUIG data breach concerns as USB possibly storing student details goes missing
All students who may have been impacted have been notified.
'I hit my best speed time in six years' - Rob Kearney beats the fear of injury
The Leinster fullback could relate to Michael Owen’s recent honesty about injuries.
Google records people's movements even when told not to
The privacy issue affects some two billion Android users and hundreds of millions of iPhone users worldwide.
PSNI says it has 'no report' of private data being handed to loyalist paramilitaries
The Irish News says it has seen the data.
Ticketmaster warns Irish customers may have been affected by data breach
People who purchased, or attempted to purchase, tickets between February and 23 June 2018 could be at risk.
Dixons Carphone yet to determine if Irish customers affected by major cyber attack
The attack attempted to compromise 5.9 million customer payment cards.
Data Protection Commissioner concludes investigation into Yahoo over massive data breach
500 million people were affected by the breach.
Some US news websites have been blocked by the new EU data law
The General Data Protection Regulation came into effect today.
Would you let your fridge do the Big Shop for you? The future of your personal data
Or would you sell your personal information to the highest bidder? (If you haven’t already.)
Hospital staff member sacked for accessing Ed Sheeran data
The BBC reports that two staff members were disciplined on the same date Sheeran was admitted.
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