Facebook forces Android users to download Messenger app
Facebook has instructed all Android users to download its Messenger app, ending support for the service from directly within the social network’s own website.
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Industrial Internet of Things: Security concerns hamper adoption
Four-fifths (82%) of business executives believe that successful adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is critical to their company’s future success. Despite this, only 25% of surveyed companies have a clear strategy, according to new research.
Data watchdog rejects EU and US data deal
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has demanded revisions to a consumer data sharing deal between the EU and the US, intended to be a replacement for the long-running ‘Safe Harbour’ pact between the two regions.
The death of passwords? Most consumers want biometric security
Over half (52%) of consumers want biomentrics and other modern authentication methods over traditional passwords, according to new research.
Three UK starts ad blocking at network level for first time
Three UK has revealed the first step in its plans to revolutionise the mobile advertising experience by trialling ad-blocking technology on its network next month.
Facebook in court battle over facial recognition privacy
Facebook has lost the first round in a court fight against some of its users who allege it “unlawfully” collected and stored users’ biometric data derived from their faces in photographs.
Google’s AI granted access to 1.6m NHS patient records
The NHS has given the medical records of 1.6 million patients to Google’s AI technology DeepMind, according to a news report.
GDPR: What are we going to do with your data?
With hacks and data leaks grabbing more headlines each year, how do you avoid becoming the next data disaster? Christine Andrews, managing director of DQM GRC, looks at how companies can protect themselves and comply with new European GDPR legislation.
AdBlock Plus lets users pay publishers directly via Flattr partnership
Adblock Plus has joined up with Flattr to create “Flattr Plus,” a system for web users who want to pay online content creators.
Controversial Tinder tool reveals which friends use dating app
Tinder is testing a new feature called ‘Tinder Social’ that reveals which of a user’s Facebook contacts are using it.