US Senate confirms Kratsios as OSTP director
The U.S. Senate confirmed Michael Kratsios to lead the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, The Hill reports.
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US officials' personal data found in online hacker databases
Der Spiegel reports the personal data of U.S. officials, including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, was allegedly found in online hacker databases. The data reportedly exposed includes phone numbers, email addresses and passwords.
Quantum computing technology could decode encrypted data
Cybersecurity analysts are raising concerns about the advancement of quantum computing technology that could eventually decode sensitive encrypted data from major industries, Wired reports. While some cybersecurity-focused organizations, including the U.S.
Schrems addresses emerging questions around EU-US Data Privacy Framework
With political developments around U.S. agencies tied to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, NOYB Honorary Chair Max Schrems suggested a legal challenge of the data transfer agreement may not be required if the European Commission acts first. IAPP Staff Writer Lexie White reports on Schrems' recent comments regarding the future of the DPF.Full story
Uncapping risk: The growing burden of data privacy liability in tech contracts
Data privacy liability in technology contracts "has surged from a background concern to a core business imperative," Atos IT Solutions and Services Deals Counsel Irina Beschieriu writes.
FTC to host workshop on protecting children online
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will hold a workshop 28 May featuring a discussion among parents, children's safety experts and government officials on how Big Tech companies use "addictive" design features and do not protect children from harmful content.
US court documents show depth of DOGE data access
NPR reviewed federal court documents explaining the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency's sensitive data access across federal agencies. The outlet claimed the documents show DOGE provided inconsistent information regarding what data it accessed, who had access and why that access was necessary. Additionally, judges in several lawsuits said DOGE personnel were not trained to handle personally identifiable information in accordance with federal privacy laws.
Switzerland, UK continue trade, data sharing agreement negotiations
The U.K. Department for Business and Trade said negotiations around a free trade agreement with Switzerland, which includes digital trade discussions on data and cryptography, are ongoing. The two sides aim to bolster data flows and enhance investment and services sharing.
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CNIL seeks feedback on connected vehicle location data sharing recommendations
France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, is seeking public feedback on how location data from connected vehicles can be used. The draft recommendations do not include company vehicles, which has separate guidance. The deadline for feedback is 20 May.Full story
Data deletion request volume crashes 23andMe's website
Genetic testing company 23andMe's website crashed as customers attempted to delete their data after the firm filed for bankruptcy, The Wall Street Journal reports.