Google, FB Threaten Human RightsAmnesty Int'l
Thu, Nov. 21, 2019
By Kevin McCauley
Amnesty International charges "surveillance-based" business model of Google and Facebook threatens the human rights of a third of the globe's population that rely on their services.

U.S. lawmakers have pushed back against Facebook’s plans to unveil a new cryptocurrency initiative.
Data security and privacy are brand currency in today’s digitally driven market, and now more than ever, brands should leverage communications and marketing teams to showcase their data and privacy efforts and manage any potential situation that may come their way.
The details surrounding Uber’s recent data breach shows that corporate leaders still have a long way to go when it comes to addressing cyber crime.
A statement issued Monday by Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton says that investors need to be careful when entering the world of cryptocurrency.
Senator Lindsey Graham wants a 9/11-type commission to explore ways to curb the influence of foreign government/entities on US social media sites.
TransUnion, the Big Three credit reporting service, hired Republican advocacy shop CGCN Group for issues related to data security, privacy and cybersecurity that may come before Congress in the aftermath of the massive Equifax hacking scandal.
FTI Consulting has recruited Cheryl Davis, who headed cybersecurity policy at the US National Security Council, for the managing director slot in its technology practice.
The American Civil Liberties Union has hired Liberty Government Affairs in its bid to reform Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Steps every company can take to strengthen and improve their security policy.
Anthony J. Ferrante, former director for cyber incident response at the U.S. National Security Council and chief of staff of the FBI’s cyber division, has joined FTI Consulting’s global risk and investigations practice as senior managing director.
Misconceptions and misunderstandings about data security are holding companies back from sharing their stories and developing effective strategies.



















