Facebook's parent company, Meta, has been fined €91m (£75m) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the storage of user passwords. The investigation, initiated in April 2019, was a result of Meta's admission to the DPC that it had stored certain social media users' passwords in…
Introduction In today's digital age, data is often called the "new oil." It's a valuable resource that fuels businesses, drives decision-making, and enhances customer experiences. However, with significant data comes great responsibility. Ensuring the privacy and security of data has become a critical concern for companies worldwide. African businesses, in particular, need to be acutely…
Formerly known as Twitter, X is taking a bold step by updating its privacy policy to include collecting biometric data from its users. This new move entails capturing photographs of users' faces for identity verification purposes. Subscribers to X Premium, the platform's subscription service, can provide a selfie and a photo ID for authentication. Moreover,…