Privacy

What leaders need to know about generational privacy preferences

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What leaders need to know about generational privacy preferences

Gen Z, Gen X, Millennials, Boomers — organizations today have to cater to a myriad of generations with different preferences and habits, particularly when it comes to technology and digital experiences. Digitally-native generations like Gen Z who grew up using the internet and mobile devices have more familiarity with technology, and will therefore have differing preferences than those that did not grow up with these innovations. Just think — does the average grandparent know how…

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Protect 3 Devices With This Maximum Security Software

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Protect 3 Devices With This Maximum Security Software

TL;DR: Protect your privacy on three devices with a 1-year subscription to Trend Micro Maximum Security for $19.99 (reg. $49.99). Cyber threats have become more sophisticated, and even cautious users can find themselves vulnerable to ransomware attacks, phishing schemes, and identity theft. A single click on the wrong link or a cleverly disguised email can lead to encrypted files, stolen credentials, or compromised accounts. Tech-savvy users know how to spot the signs of a scam…

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Trust Through Transparency: Regulation’s Role in Consumer Confidence

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Trust Through Transparency: Regulation’s Role in Consumer Confidence

The flow of personal information has become a cornerstone of modern business operations. From online shopping to social media, data collection is ubiquitous, and consumers are taking notice and taking action.   For the past six years, Cisco has been studying consumer sentiment across the privacy landscape and the evolution of privacy from a compliance matter to a consumer requirement. For consumers, knowing their personal information is being handled responsibly is crucial to earning and building…

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AWS Summit: Bedrock AI Service Gains Contextual Grounding

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AWS Summit: Bedrock AI Service Gains Contextual Grounding

Amazon was one of the tech giants that agreed to a set of White House recommendations regarding the use of generative AI last year. The privacy considerations addressed in those recommendations continue to roll out, with the latest included in the announcements at the AWS Summit in New York on July 9. In particular, contextual grounding for Guardrails for Amazon Bedrock provides customizable content filters for organizations deploying their own generative AI. AWS Responsible AI…

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Apple iOS 18 Cheat Sheet: Release Date, RCS Integration and More

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Apple iOS 18 Cheat Sheet: Release Date, RCS Integration and More

Apple’s latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 18, was unveiled during WWDC ‘24 on June 10, 2024, and features many niceties that users have been wanting for years. From AI integration with Siri and throughout the system to a standalone Passwords app, to being able to send messages via satellite when your iPhone doesn’t have service, there’s a feature that will likely appeal to someone. Whether you’re using an iPhone or an iPad,…

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Why You Need a Personal VPN | McAfee Blog

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Why You Need a Personal VPN | McAfee Blog

It used to be the case that only businesses used virtual private networks (VPNs) to connect securely to the internet and keep their private data safe. But these days, with the rapid growth of online threats and privacy concerns, even casual internet users should seriously consider using a VPN. Nearly 30% of people now use VPNs for personal reasons, and that number is only growing as more people learn about how VPNs offer an effective…

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Quantum Cloud Computing Secured in New Breakthrough at Oxford

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Quantum Cloud Computing Secured in New Breakthrough at Oxford

Businesses are one step closer to quantum cloud computing, thanks to a breakthrough made in its security and privacy by scientists at Oxford University. The researchers used an approach dubbed ‘blind quantum computing’ to connect two quantum computing entities (Figure A); this simulates the situation where an employee at home or in an office remotely connects to a quantum server via the cloud. With this method, the quantum server provider does not need to know…

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Privacy is a Key Enabler of Trust

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Privacy is a Key Enabler of Trust

How important is privacy in building and maintaining trust with customers? While more than 160 countries have omnibus privacy laws today, business leaders recognize that privacy is more than a compliance exercise – it has become a business imperative that is inextricably tied to customer trust.  As part of Cisco’s recognition of Data Privacy Day on January 28, today we released the Cisco 2024 Data Privacy Benchmark Study, our seventh annual review of key privacy issues…

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Amazon Web Services Launches Independent European Cloud as Calls for Data Sovereignty Grow

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Amazon Web Services Launches Independent European Cloud as Calls for Data Sovereignty Grow

The AWS Sovereign Cloud will be physically and logically separate from other AWS clouds and has been designed to comply with Europe’s stringent data laws. Image: Stack Commerce Amazon Web Services has launched an independent cloud for Europe designed for public sector customers and companies operating in highly regulated industries within the European Union. The AWS Sovereign Cloud will operate both “physically and logically” separate from AWS’s existing cloud regions and has been engineered specifically…

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White House Executive Order on AI Provides Guidelines for AI Privacy and Safety

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White House Executive Order on AI Provides Guidelines for AI Privacy and Safety

The Biden administration directed government organizations, including NIST, to encourage responsible and innovative use of generative AI. Image: Maksym Yemelyanov/Adobe Stock Today, U.S. President Joe Biden released an executive order on the use and regulation of artificial intelligence. The executive order features wide-ranging guidance on maintaining safety, civil rights and privacy within government agencies while promoting AI innovation and competition throughout the U.S. Although the executive order doesn’t specify generative artificial intelligence, it was likely…

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