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The American Privacy Rights Act gives Americans fundamental, enforceable data privacy rights, puts people in control of their own data and eliminates the patchwork of state laws Washington, D.C. – House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) unveiled the … Read more

Washington D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s comments on securing Americans’ data privacy at his State of the Union Address: “The American people deserve to know that their personal data is protected. While it is encouraging to see President Biden’s recent announcement … Read more

Washington D.C. — The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced proposals today that will establish one national standard for data privacy, protect kids online, and preserve Americans’ access to A.M. radio. In a Subcommittee markup, the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee forwarded three pieces of legislation to the Full Committee for consideration. As Energy and … Read more

The rapid adoption of GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) for enterprise business scenarios has ushered in a new era of unprecedented creativity, utility and productivity. More specifically, the proliferation of large language models (LLMs) like Copilot (ChatGPT), Lambda, and Falcon 40B, has led to organizations seeking to quickly train and deploy GenAI-powered applications  and services for … Read more

The UK data watchdog says it is “making enquiries with Microsoft” over a new feature that can take screenshots of your laptop every few seconds. Microsoft says Recall, which will store encrypted snapshots locally on your computer, is exclusive to its forthcoming Copilot+ PCs. But the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) says it is contacting Microsoft … Read more

Data has never been more precious as a resource, making data security more crucial than ever before. Data protection regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA keep proliferating, and the threat of cyber-attacks is only increasing, with vectors that include state-sponsored cyber-warfare “soldiers” and Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). Developers, data privacy officers, and IT … Read more

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok for its data and security practices, two sources told CNN on the condition of anonymity. The probe is yet another complication for the social media platform, which is already facing the threat of a potential US ban or a forced divestment from its Chinese parent company. The sources … Read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, including the field of education. The integration of AI in academia has brought about numerous advantages. AI-powered tools analyze student data to identify learning patterns, providing personalized learning experiences. Moreover, experts at Digitalinear report that chatbots and virtual assistants embedded in web design and development … Read more

April is here which means tax filing is upon us. While taxes can be stressful, there is also a concern about the information you share and the impact on your privacy. Virginia Tech information privacy and cybersecurity experts and co-founders of Voices of Privacy, France Bélanger and Donna Wertalik, explain more about privacy when it … Read more

Data privacy and information security are both critical components of building customer trust for organizations. Privacy protects our personal data and empowers us to control its use, while security shields information against unauthorized access and threats. Balancing these needs is key, like finding the sweet spot between convenience and robust protection. In the face of … Read more