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Privacy concerns grow across industries
As collection of personal data accelerates in retail, healthcare and schools, consumers are increasingly aware, and concerned about its use. Uber's breach illustrates the vulnerabilities, which is why new tech solutions and responsible regulation matter so much.
--Susan Raab, Editor
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Privacy-preserving tech gains top-tier funding
Aphersis raises €2.5M for privacy-safe data sharing
Aphersis, which ensures secure, private data collaboration and analysis for global pharma, manufacturing and telecom companies, has just received seed funding from top-tier investors, including Twitter's board chair. The company uses decentralized computing, federated learning and cryptographic protocols to make it possible to share highly sensitive data.
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Hackers paid to keep massive breach secret
Uber's former security chief charged with data breach cover up
The California United States Attorney and FBI brought obstruction of justice charges against Uber's former CSO for concealing a security breach that revealed PII associated with 57 million users and drivers. In a warning to other companies, the announcement stated, "We expect prompt reporting of criminal conduct. We will not tolerate corporate cover-ups".
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