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forbes.comtechnology5 days ago
Confidential Computing Protects Data During AI Processing
Confidential computing uses hardware-based trusted execution environments to secure data while models perform calculations. The approach addresses gaps in conventional encryption that leave information exposed in memory during training and inference.
rte.ieworld16 days ago
UK healthcare worker investigated for offering to sell medical records
Officials concluded a criminal probe after a former healthcare worker offered to disclose sensitive personal information for payment. The records are believed to include medical details of Kate, the Princess of Wales.
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BBC Newstechnology17 days ago
UK Information Commissioner Resigns After Workplace Investigation Finds Misconduct
John Edwards stepped down Friday after an independent probe found his conduct fell short of standards expected of a public official. Science Secretary Liz Kendall cited evidence of vulgar language in interactions with staff.
abcnews.go.comtechnology18 days ago
UK Information Commissioner John Edwards Resigns After Workplace Investigation
John Edwards stepped down effective immediately on 19 June 2026 after the ICO found a case to answer in its internal probe. He had served as commissioner since January 2022.
thesouthafrican.comscience20 days ago
Former Healthcare Worker Cautioned Over Attempt to Sell Princess of Wales Medical Records
A former healthcare worker received a formal caution after trying to obtain and sell medical records belonging to Catherine, the Princess of Wales. The Information Commissioner's Office investigated the incident that began at the London Clinic in early 2024.
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thenextweb.comai21 days ago
Liberal Government Introduces Privacy Bill Allowing Canadians to Request Deletion of Personal Data
The federal Liberal government introduced Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, which would give Canadians the right to request deletion of their personal information held by companies. The bill also proposes a new regulatory commission with authority to issue…
Japan Timesworld32 days ago
Japan Passes Data-Privacy Bill to Accelerate AI Training as Minister Warns of 'AI Colony' Risk
Hisashi Matsumoto defended a bill allowing AI training on medical and criminal records without consent. The measure passed the Lower House last week and is now before the Upper House.
flipboard.comai33 days ago
Labour MP files lawsuit against xAI over AI-generated images
A member of Parliament submitted a claim in London high court alleging that xAI's Grok tool created non-consensual sexualised images of her. The case seeks to test liability rules for AI developers.
en.globes.co.ilworld42 days ago
State Comptroller Report Details Cyber Vulnerabilities in Israeli Government Systems
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman released audit findings on Tuesday showing multiple government bodies continued using vulnerable remote-work systems and left sensitive databases exposed during the period of conflict with Iran.
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freepressjournal.inworld46 days agoUpdated
NHS Trust Dismisses 11 Staff Over Access to Nottingham Attack Victims' Records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has dismissed 11 employees for accessing medical records of three victims killed in the June 2023 attacks. The trust also issued warnings to 14 other staff members and notified police and regulators.
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USA TODAY and Plant-A Release 2026 Ranking of America's Best Loyalty and Rewards Programs
USA TODAY and Plant-A Insights Group have published the second annual ranking of top loyalty and rewards programs across more than 30 industries. The list includes 350 companies, such as CVS, Amazon, and IKEA, based on evaluations from over 19,000 U.S. customers. The ranking asse…