Data
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Crossborder data flows in Africa: regulation, risk, and the rise of sovereignty
Privacy is no longer framed solely as a fundamental right but increasingly as a question of control over data as an economic asset in global engagement.
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Denmark’s National Whistleblower Scheme sees record number of reports during 2025
Most cases relate to work environment issues, data protection, or financial matters, with serious reports referred to relevant authorities.
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ICO and Ofcom issue joint statement on age assurance and data protection
Regulators say they are committed to creating a safe and secure online environment for people, especially children, to protect them from both harmful content and data harms.
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Dog bites gorilla: Telehealth company admits to patient data scheme
The lawsuit alleges that nearly 300,000 patient records were accessed.
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UK’s ICO urges online platforms to strengthen age verification measures
Social media and video sharing platforms operating in the UK have been asked to play their part in ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing online, as regulators say current status-quo is not working.
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Epic Systems receives class-action lawsuit over EHR access
According to the plaintiffs, the largest health record vendor creates barriers that prevent patients and authorized platforms from aggregating complete medical histories across healthcare providers.
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Police Scotland fined and reprimanded for mishandling personal data
Lack of adequate policies and procedures cited as reasons for failure to prevent the release of sensitive personal information to a third party.
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White House unveils cyber strategy for America
Document revolves around themes including regulatory reform, critical infrastructure security, modernizing networks, and developing a pipeline of cyber experts.