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According to a GDPR complaint, Meta escaped a €4BN privacy fine for running illegal advertisements.

A privacy fine for Meta of €390 million that was announced in the European Union earlier this month was several billion dollars less than it ought t

A privacy fine for Meta of €390 million that was announced in the European Union earlier this month was several billion dollars less than it ought to have been. In a letter to the European Data Protection Board, the nonprofit organisation that first complained about Facebooks forced consent back in May 2018 has made its case EDPB. The noyb pegs the total revenue that Meta made off of users in the European Economic Area EEA over the course of the 4.5+ year violation period at over €72.5 billion. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

To increase crop production in Kenya by up to 50%, Aston University collaborates with the University of Nairobi and an energy technology company.

Through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership KTP, Aston University has partnered with the University of Nairobi, Solargen Technologies, and other technica

Through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership KTP, Aston University has partnered with the University of Nairobi, Solargen Technologies, and other technical firms to create a smart irrigation system that uses both solar and wind energy. Kenyas economy is built on agriculture, yet the countrys land is dry on average. To create a smart irrigation system for rural Kenya, Aston University has teamed up with Solargen Technologies, the University of Nairobi, and other institutions. Smart sensors and control systems for the KTP will be powered by a hybrid source of solar and wind energy. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

A significant new feature and updates are released for Instagram.

Instagram has introduced silent mode, an option in the app that temporarily hides alerts. With the new notification feature, consumers may establish h

Instagram has introduced silent mode, an option in the app that temporarily hides alerts. With the new notification feature, consumers may establish healthy boundaries with their online connections by muting messages, likes, follows, and other notifications. Users can now choose words or phrases that they do not want to see in future posts. The privacy and content defaults of a childs Instagram account can be viewed by parents. On Friday, everyone will have access to quiet mode in Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK, Ireland, and Canada. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

The Privacy in Practice survey by ISACA reveals that both globally and in India, there is a growing need for privacy professionals.

In the upcoming year, hiring for technical privacy positions and legal/compliance roles is expected to increase, according to about 72% of respondents

In the upcoming year, hiring for technical privacy positions and legal/compliance roles is expected to increase, according to about 72% of respondents from Indian firms. Organizations struggle to fill unfilled positions for a longer period of time due to a lack of experience and talent in the cybersecurity and privacy arena. More than 1,890 experts were surveyed by ISACA. Prior handson experience in a privacy capacity 73, technical experience 77, and compliance/legal experience are the top three qualification criteria for privacy candidates 69. Both technical and soft skills are found to be lacking in hires who are interested in filling various privacy responsibilities. Organizations are spending more money on training programmes to aid in candidates acquisition of the necessary skill sets. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

Firstofitskind tolling system announced by Kapsch in Brazil.

A new barrierfree tolling system will be installed by apsch TrafficCom on the highway connecting Rio de Janeiro, the largest city in Brazil, with Sant

A new barrierfree tolling system will be installed by apsch TrafficCom on the highway connecting Rio de Janeiro, the largest city in Brazil, with Santos. Since the necessary legislation was enacted in 2021, the system is the first of its kind in Brazil. The new systems first components are scheduled to be finished in March 2023, and it will improve traffic flow on the coastal route while lowering emissions and noise pollution in surrounding areas. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

According to the EUs GDPR, WhatsApp was fined for processing data without a legal basis.

The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined the Metaowned messaging service WhatsApp €5.5 million just under $6 million. For some categories of p

The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined the Metaowned messaging service WhatsApp €5.5 million just under $6 million. For some categories of processing personal data, Ireland is the leading regional data protection regulator. WhatsApp has been given six months by the DPC to change how it handles processing user data for advertising. Even though WhatsApps messaging service uses endtoend encryption, the social media giant can nevertheless learn information about its users by tracking their metadata. Additionally, the business can link customers accounts to other services it owns that include public or otherwise nonE2EE digital activities. There are concerns about how it might be using the data of WhatsApp users for marketing purposes. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

For a technology partnership, Swimming Australia has hired Tech Mahindra.

Tech Mahindra, a consultancy company, has been chosen by Swimming Australia as its official technology partner. Similar to Tennis Australias continuin

Tech Mahindra, a consultancy company, has been chosen by Swimming Australia as its official technology partner. Similar to Tennis Australias continuing collaboration with rival Infosys, the arrangement. The alliance seeks to provide cuttingedge technologies before the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris in 2024. By utilising cuttingedge technology like artificial intelligence and virtual reality, it also seeks to increase user experience and fan engagement. The agreement with Swimming Australia presents a chance for Tech Mahindra to expand its presence in Australia and boost its sports technology portfolio. As part of a larger localization strategy for the ANZ region, the company has been making significant investments in its digital and data capabilities. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

With todays additions to Apple Maps, iPhones have undergone significant change.

On Apple Maps, there is new, improved detail that shows landmarks, structures, trees, and height. Indepth illustrations will also be provided for cros

On Apple Maps, there is new, improved detail that shows landmarks, structures, trees, and height. Indepth illustrations will also be provided for crosswalks, bus and taxi lanes, and lane and road markers. Apple is also releasing a function that displays immersive augmented reality walking directions. The new Apple Maps features released today are an improvement over those made public in December 2021. The detail in Apple Maps has been improved. After the US, UK, and Canada, Australia is the fourth nation to get the update. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          



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