Right to be Forgotten (RtbF) search engine results for an individual’s first and last name

Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears

Doorbell firm aims to replace WhatsApp or Facebook groups with platform where people can post about safety or lost pets Amazon’s doorbell camera maker Ring is to launch its Neighbours community app in the UK in an attempt to supplant neighbourhood WhatsApp or Facebook groups. The service is intended as a modern equivalent of a community message board, where neighbours can post about safety, community matters or lost pets. Continue reading...

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The multilingual gap is a governance gap

The multilingual gap is a governance gap IAPP

Data brokers have detailed files on you. Here’s what’s in them — and how it impacts you

Data brokers collect thousands of details about your finances, health and habits. See what’s in your profile, who buys it and how companies use it.

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Who’s buying your personal data: Disney, GM, your insurer and bank. Here’s what they get

Consumers asked a major data broker for their files. What they got back shows interest in how fat they are, how much they drink, and how likely they are to get a mammogram, among many other characteristics.

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Kenya Issues New Cross-Border Data Transfer Guidance: Familiar Concepts, but Important Local Differences

On September 8, 2026, Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (“ODPC”) published new Guidance Notes for Cross-border Data Transfers (“Guidance”), providing organizations with more detailed guidance on the application of Kenya’s rules governing transfers of personal data outside the country. The Guidance arrives at an interesting time for Kenya’s data protection framework. Kenya and... Continue Reading…

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Berlin seeks tougher security measures after Pride attack

Berlin seeks tougher security measures after Pride attack Reuters