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Artificial intelligence
Deepfakes, voice theft: What to do if AI is used to steal your identity in the UAE, according to experts
Recent high-profile cases, such as the deepfaked images of Taylor Swift and the ongoing legal battle between Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI over alleged voice theft, have brought these issues to the forefront
Data privacy
Saudi Arabia introduces new personal data protection law
The new data protection system will come into force from Thursday, September 14
cybersecuirty
Meta’s Threads app collects 50% more personal data than X: Report
Mark Zuckerberg’s new social media app, Threads, collects more personal information than you think, data suggests
Amazon
UAE Amazon customers fall victim to ‘brushing’ scam, receiving unordered packages
A brushing scam in the UAE occurs when third-party sellers send unordered packagers to the receiver’s default address
Data privacy and protection
Meta slapped with $413mn fine for breach of personal data laws
Irish data regulators penalise Facebook and Instagram a total of 390 million euros for showing personalised ads without proper user’s consent
cyber threats
Cybersecurity trends rising in GCC in 2023
Cyberattacks are only getting more frequent, with the importance of cybersecurity continuing to rise
Cyber Security
WhatsApp data leaked as nearly 500 million user records go on online sale
The database contains the private information of WhatsApp users from 84 countries
Data privacy
Meta fined $400 million for failing to protect children’s privacy
The commission alleges that Instagram failed to protect children’s privacy when switching to business accounts; It’s the third fine on a Meta-owned company by the Irish
business data
Delivering secure enterprise networks in a post-pandemic working environment
As businesses battle with functioning in new areas, including hybrid and remote working environments, the necessity to remain on top of cybersecurity challenges has intensified
Cyber Security
Du partners with Thales to enhance data security processes and meet evolving regulatory compliance in the UAE
Thales will work with du to enhance the telco provider’s Digital Trust portfolio and Cybersecurity Defense Centre
Du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company – EITC), has partnered with Thales, a worldwide leader in data protection, that will ensure the leading UAE telecommunications provider leverages Thales’ technology to enhance the du Cybersecurity Defense Centre and Digital Trust portfolio.
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consumer data
Explained: How the UAE’s new Data Law will impact businesses and individuals
In an exclusive interview with Arabian Business, Nader Henein, VP analyst at Gartner, talks through what the new law will mean for the UAE and wider Middle East region
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antivirus programmes
What businesses, individuals and governments can do in the face of rising cybercrime
Ensuring the latest security patches are installed and rebooting the computer once-a-day to run the memory virus scan are some of the easiest things that can be done to protect a device
Data privacy and protection
Why trust matters in a digital society
The new norm has placed added value and emphasis on building and maintaining trust, which provides the basis of collaborative action and innovation, and the trust that links us all now matters more than ever
Data privacy
Video: Facebook’s new privacy control feature
Whether you’re entering the job market after college or moving on from an old relationship, we know things change in people’s lives, and we want to make it easy for you to curate your presence on Facebook to more accurately reflect who you are today.
Apple
Video: Is big tech good for your health?
Tech giants including Google and Microsoft want to work with hospitals and healthcare systems to improve lives. But should people trust them with their medical data?
big data
Video: The history of internet tracking and the battle for privacy
The practice of tracking online interactions may have started with innocent intentions, but data tracking and privacy are now the subject of heated global debate.