Privacy

A new approach to internet regulation and governance by the Biden administration should articulate a broad, coherent vision for an open internet anchored on core human rights and democratic values.

In the current data landscape, regulation is insufficient, and redress is challenging.

Security researchers targeted by North Korean hackers; Ant group announces sale of U.S. biometric security company; India permanently bans TikTok; Cybercriminal networks targeted by international police; and Norwegian officials fine Grindr for alleged GDPR violations.

U.S. surveillance activities have alarmed European partners, throwing the future of transatlantic digital trade into question. The United States should embrace collaboration and protections for personal data.

The United States and its democratic allies don't necessarily need a "clean" network but a "trusted" one where they commit to not censor traffic, agree to shared privacy protections, and strengthen mechanisms for resolving cross-border cybercrime.

Aarogya Setu, India's coronavirus contact tracing app, raises numerous concerns around transparency, privacy, and governance.

Beijing blasts Israel for moving to ban Chinese equipment from 5G networks; Commerce Department restricts Huawei’s access to global chip market; Indian lawmakers call on Facebook to answer questions over hate-speech policies; Taiwan accuses China of cyberattacks against government agencies and official email accounts; and EU regulators clash during first major test of GDPR enforcement.

The FBI unlocks iPhone of Pensacola shooter; German court extends right to privacy to foreign internet users; Trump to withdraw from Open Skies Treaty; Japanese Ministry of Defense investigates Mitsubishi breach; Hundreds of Israeli websites hacked.

TSMC considers new U.S. plant; Coronavirus testing website launch hindered by confusion; Ransomware gangs pledge to avoid targeting healthcare system during pandemic; United States and UK weigh deploying tracking technology; and Surveillance campaign against Libyans uses fake COVID-19 tracking map.

Controversial facial recognition start-up hacked; Lawmakers object to ICE searching Maryland driver’s license database; Court rules YouTube not a public forum; Apple shareholders express human rights concerns in vote; and Insights from the RSA Conference about accused Chinese hackers abandoning techniques after indictments.

France approves a 3 percent Digital Services Tax on large tech companies; the UK fines British Airways and Marriott for data breaches under the GDPR; United States and UK signal relaxation of Huawei hardline; trade tensions drive tech companies out of China; and U.S. mayors unite against paying ransom to hackers.

Four scenarios for the future of digital geopolitical conflicts

This week: House Speaker Pelosi takes on Facebook; a new global pact on AI; tech industry stakeholders criticize UK security agency proposal; U.S.-Huawei legal saga continues; and, Google issues new privacy standards for its extensions. 

This week: Facebook announces new privacy framework; Big Tech goes on the offensive; new developments in China-U.S. cyber relations; UK's proposes a cyber detterence strategy; and India's tech companies make moves.