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The Ultimate Guide to Data Privacy

A curated Irish edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Privacy.

What to know about Data Privacy

Data Privacy is an increasingly critical topic as technology advances and the volume of personal and enterprise data grows exponentially. This collection of stories explores the latest developments in data privacy across various sectors including cloud computing, AI integration, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

Readers will find insights into how companies and governments are navigating the delicate balance between leveraging data for innovation and maintaining strict privacy protections. Topics such as upgraded data lakehouse architectures for enhanced AI capabilities, privacy challenges in generative AI adoption, and new certifications validating mobile app security highlight the evolving landscape.

The stories also reveal the growing emphasis on responsible AI use, transparency, and ethical data governance as key pillars to safeguard sensitive information. With advances like AI-powered security tools, privacy-focused browsers, and blockchain-enhanced digital identities, organizations are increasingly prioritizing data protection to build customer trust and meet regulatory demands.

By exploring this tag, readers can stay informed on global trends, technological innovations, challenges, and strategies that define the future of data privacy in an interconnected digital world.

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Recent Data Privacy News

DNSFilter launches LUMINATE to unify security under DNS
Virtual Private Networks

DNSFilter launches LUMINATE to unify security under DNS

It aims to cut security sprawl by putting filtering, AI governance and threat hunting into one DNS-based platform for harder-to-manage devices.

Today

Future & InfoSum bring audience data to WPP planners
Advertising Technologies

Future & InfoSum bring audience data to WPP planners

WPP Media planners can now match client data with Future's first-party signals to spot new audiences without moving the underlying data.

Today

Nvidia backs public-sector AI projects across Europe
Public Sector

Nvidia backs public-sector AI projects across Europe

Governments are getting new AI tools for healthcare, labour services and secure data handling as projects roll out from Brussels to Athens.

Today

Compliance teams risk fines when skipping AI checks
Law

Compliance teams risk fines when skipping AI checks

Teams using unverified AI guidance are far more likely to be fined, with 37% of those skipping expert review reporting a penalty, survey data show.

Today

TBC launches palm payment in Georgia for first time
QR code

TBC launches palm payment in Georgia for first time

Customers in Georgia can now pay with a palm scan after TBC became the country's first lender to offer the biometric option.

Yesterday

Thoughtworks urges tighter controls as AI agents spread
Software engineering

Thoughtworks urges tighter controls as AI agents spread

Companies are being pushed to secure, monitor and budget for AI systems as agents take on longer tasks and strain review processes.

Yesterday

Hetzner launches first four-GPU server for AI work
Education, Learning & Training

Hetzner launches first four-GPU server for AI work

The new machine gives businesses enough memory to run several AI models at once on dedicated hardware, with pricing from €3,599 a month.

2 days ago

Marble raises USD $3.75 million to automate office work
Software-as-a-Service

Marble raises USD $3.75 million to automate office work

The funding will help the Munich startup expand engineering and push into the US as it targets repetitive office tasks worth automating.

2 days ago

Apple adds Siri AI app intents in 27.3 developer betas
iOS

Apple adds Siri AI app intents in 27.3 developer betas

The update broadens Apple's AI push, letting Siri handle tasks in core apps as the company tests new watch, Health and Safari features.

2 days ago

IgnoredBy mocks covert smart glasses filming in costume
Social Media

IgnoredBy mocks covert smart glasses filming in costume

Privacy fears over discreet eyewear are prompting venues to tighten rules as an anti-scam group satirises covert filming in public spaces.

3 days ago

LastBrowser launches open-source browser with Sidekick
Cookies

LastBrowser launches open-source browser with Sidekick

Users wanting browser-based AI with tighter privacy controls can now try a free open-source option that limits what Sidekick can see.

3 days ago

Dayforce launches agentic HCM platform with native AI
Short Message Service

Dayforce launches agentic HCM platform with native AI

Customers can now automate more HR tasks as Dayforce adds native AI tools designed to govern approvals, security and auditability across its platform.

4 days ago

Acronis warns awareness gap leaves users open to hacks
Software Updates

Acronis warns awareness gap leaves users open to hacks

Basic cyber hygiene is still patchy, with 35% of people not backing up data regularly as phishing and AI-driven attacks keep rising.

Last week

Fortanix adds CNCF Confidential Containers support
Software-as-a-Service

Fortanix adds CNCF Confidential Containers support

Businesses handling sensitive AI data can now run Kubernetes workloads inside trusted execution environments with added attestation and key controls.

Last week

UK tech leaders prioritise AI hosting location in deals
Unified Communications

UK tech leaders prioritise AI hosting location in deals

Hosting location has become a top buying factor for UK technology leaders as AI raises questions over sovereignty, security and control.

Last week

BREEZIN launches screenless health bracelet on Kickstarter
Bluetooth

BREEZIN launches screenless health bracelet on Kickstarter

The French wearable's jewellery-first design could tempt buyers who want health tracking without a smartwatch-style screen or subscription fees.

Last week

Oracle unveils Deep Trust AI Architecture for enterprises
Encryption

Oracle unveils Deep Trust AI Architecture for enterprises

The framework is meant to help companies control security, privacy and business rules as AI agents and generated software spread through enterprise systems.

Last week

HITRUST adds AI security tools & third-party risk updates
Software-as-a-Service

HITRUST adds AI security tools & third-party risk updates

Businesses facing surging AI and supplier reviews now have new HITRUST tools to cut questionnaire burden and tighten certification checks.

Last week

Endor Labs adds BYOK support for AI security scans
Cloud Security

Endor Labs adds BYOK support for AI security scans

The new option should ease approval hurdles for regulated firms that need AI code scans without handing source code to vendor-selected models.

Last week

Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 AI boost
Sustainability

Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 AI boost

The new model boosts on-device AI and battery life as Apple tries to keep its professional laptop line ahead of rivals.

Last week

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