The Tell: 5 things to know about Europe’s new data rules — which could cost big, bad tech billions

Facebook’s latest problem has put the spotlight on data protection and big tech. Here’s what’s the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, due Friday, lays down — including fines potentially in the billions of dollars......»»

Facebook’s latest problem has put the spotlight on data protection and big tech. Here’s what’s the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, due Friday, lays down — including fines potentially in the billions of dollars......»»

Facebook’s latest problem has put the spotlight on data protection and big tech. Here’s what’s the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation lays down — including fines potentially in the billions of dollars......»»

Big tech companies gain while smaller online ad firms are squeezed under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, which takes effect in May......»»

Facebook and other tech companies will be required to add more privacy controls and explain to users why they collect certain information.....»»

As Europe implements a sweeping new data privacy law, Ireland is in the middle of a standoff between regulators and tech companies......»»

The European Union on Friday puts the world’s toughest data privacy rules into effect. The regulations are set to have an outsize impact far beyond Europe......»»

The European Union on Friday puts the world’s toughest data privacy rules into effect. The regulations are set to have an outsize impact far beyond Europe......»»

Europe's sweeping data protection law came into force on Friday. And legal experts say big tech companies are already violating the new rules......»»

The European Union on Friday puts the world’s toughest data privacy rules into effect. The regulations are set to have an outsize impact far beyond Europe......»»

The European Union has emerged as a tech battleground because of its tough rules on data protection, hate speech, taxes and competition......»»

The supreme court of the European Union has been drawn into a German battle over whether Facebook’s broad collection of user data is in breach of competition rules, in a landmark challenge threatening the viability of the tech giant’s business model......»»

Cyberattacks and data breaches have become increasingly common in today’s tech-centered business environment, and the most valuable currency is your customer and employee data......»»

Nearly every automaker is expected to feel the pinch thanks to a shortage of critical computer chips, industry experts say. FILE PHOTO: VW re-starts Europe's largest car factory after coronavirus shutdown Reuters A shortage of semiconduc.....»»

In a response to Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner, Facebook's Nick Clegg says it's wrong to say tech giants use personal data for n.....»»

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday took social media companies to tasks for neglecting the social costs of collecting data on its users while ignoring the consequences of extremism and polarization......»»

Cyber security is a key issue for the era of big data, Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G. Cybersecurity Ventures has predicted that, globally, businesses in 2021 will fall victim to a ransomware attack every 11 seconds, and the cost will top US$20 billion......»»

Because of his work, Business Insider named Marria to our annual list of the 10 leaders transforming enterprise tech in Europe. Quantexa CEO Vishal Marria Quantexa Vishal Marria is the CEO of Q.....»»

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The cost of insuring riskier European companies against default rose to the highest level since 2013, according to data from IHS Markit. The Markit iTraxx Europe crossover index rose to 489 from 378 on Friday and just 287 on March 3. The Mar.....»»