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See - Sada Elbalad
3 hours ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Microsoft Bans Chinese Engineers from Pentagon Cloud Operations
Taarek Refaat Microsoft announced on Friday that it has revised its internal practices to stop engineers based in China from providing technical support to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cloud clients, according to CNBC. The change comes in response to growing concerns about national security and cybersecurity threats posed by foreign-based personnel working on sensitive U.S. government cloud infrastructure. The announcement follows a detailed report by ProPublica earlier this week revealing the extent of the Pentagon's reliance on Chinese-based Microsoft engineers, particularly those supporting the company's Azure cloud services. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Microsoft's Chief Communications Officer Frank Shaw wrote: 'In response to concerns raised earlier this week regarding foreign engineers under U.S. supervision, Microsoft has made changes to our support for U.S. government clients to ensure that no engineering teams based in China are providing technical support for the Department of Defense cloud or related services.' In 2019, Microsoft secured a $10 billion cloud contract with the Pentagon, although it was canceled in 2021 following legal disputes. A year later, the DoD awarded a combined $9 billion in cloud contracts to Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Oracle. According to ProPublica, Chinese Microsoft engineers working on Azure were under the supervision of U.S.-based "digital escorts", staff with lesser technical expertise tasked with overseeing foreign support teams. The report warned that this arrangement could expose the U.S. to cyber vulnerabilities, especially in light of rising geopolitical tensions with China. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Canada News.Net
4 days ago
- Business
- Canada News.Net
High Court backs TikTok's legal bid against Ireland's data watchdog
DUBLIN, Ireland: TikTok has secured permission from the High Court to challenge a 530 million-euro fine imposed by Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner (DPC), which the company claims is "penal" in nature and infringes on its legal rights. The fine, announced on April 30, 2025, stems from the alleged unlawful transfer of European users' data to China, via remote access from Chinese-based personnel to data stored in the U.S. and Singapore. In addition to the fine, the DPC ordered TikTok to suspend such data transfers unless it brought its operations into compliance with EU transparency regulations within six months. At a High Court hearing this week, Justice Mary Rose Gearty permitted TikTok to proceed with a judicial review of the DPC's decision. She placed a temporary stay on the enforcement of the fine and related orders, pending the outcome of the review. TikTok Technology Limited (Ireland) and TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited are bringing the legal challenge. TikTok Ireland, headquartered in Dublin, is a wholly owned subsidiary of TikTok UK. The respondents in the case are the DPC, the State of Ireland, and the Attorney General. TikTok is seeking to have the DPC's decision quashed, arguing that the fine amounts to a criminal sanction and violates constitutional protections. The company further contends that the sections of the Data Protection Act relied upon by the DPC are invalid under the Irish Constitution, the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. In documents filed with the court, TikTok acknowledges that both its Ireland and UK entities are "joint controllers" of European user data, but says that TikTok UK is ultimately responsible for paying the administrative fines — 485 million euros and 45 million euros respectively — which it argues are "criminal or penal" due to their nature and scale. TikTok also asserts that the fines breach Article 37.1 of the Irish Constitution, which governs the delegation of judicial powers. It argues that the fines and the limited right of appeal amount to an unjust and disproportionate interference with its constitutional rights to private property under Articles 40.3 and 43. The company further claims that the DPC's decision failed to provide the independent and impartial hearing required under the ECHR, asserting that such a significant penalty must meet higher procedural safeguards typically afforded in criminal cases. Justice Gearty approved TikTok's application to pursue the judicial review and adjourned the matter until October.
Malaysia Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
Ireland's data watchdog faces court fight over TikTok penalty
DUBLIN, Ireland: TikTok has secured permission from the High Court to challenge a 530 million-euro fine imposed by Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner (DPC), which the company claims is "penal" in nature and infringes on its legal rights. The fine, announced on April 30, 2025, stems from the alleged unlawful transfer of European users' data to China, via remote access from Chinese-based personnel to data stored in the U.S. and Singapore. In addition to the fine, the DPC ordered TikTok to suspend such data transfers unless it brought its operations into compliance with EU transparency regulations within six months. At a High Court hearing this week, Justice Mary Rose Gearty permitted TikTok to proceed with a judicial review of the DPC's decision. She placed a temporary stay on the enforcement of the fine and related orders, pending the outcome of the review. TikTok Technology Limited (Ireland) and TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited are bringing the legal challenge. TikTok Ireland, headquartered in Dublin, is a wholly owned subsidiary of TikTok UK. The respondents in the case are the DPC, the State of Ireland, and the Attorney General. TikTok is seeking to have the DPC's decision quashed, arguing that the fine amounts to a criminal sanction and violates constitutional protections. The company further contends that the sections of the Data Protection Act relied upon by the DPC are invalid under the Irish Constitution, the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. In documents filed with the court, TikTok acknowledges that both its Ireland and UK entities are "joint controllers" of European user data, but says that TikTok UK is ultimately responsible for paying the administrative fines — 485 million euros and 45 million euros respectively — which it argues are "criminal or penal" due to their nature and scale. TikTok also asserts that the fines breach Article 37.1 of the Irish Constitution, which governs the delegation of judicial powers. It argues that the fines and the limited right of appeal amount to an unjust and disproportionate interference with its constitutional rights to private property under Articles 40.3 and 43. The company further claims that the DPC's decision failed to provide the independent and impartial hearing required under the ECHR, asserting that such a significant penalty must meet higher procedural safeguards typically afforded in criminal cases. Justice Gearty approved TikTok's application to pursue the judicial review and adjourned the matter until October.
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
GRS must have nothing to do with Umno: LDP
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Text Size: Chin said that if negotiations fail, both coalitions may contest independently in a friendly match with government formation discussions taking place post-election. Kota Kinabalu: The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has called on Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to steer clear of any electoral alliance with Barisan Nasional-Umno in the coming 17th state election. LDP president Datuk Chin Su Phin pointed out the importance of maintaining good relations with the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, regardless of the state election outcome. 'It is imperative that the coalition or party that wins has an amicable relationship with its federal counterparts,' Chin said following a unanimous decision by the LDP Supreme Council, Sunday. He said the GRS is likely to negotiate seat distribution with PH for the state polls, but pointed out that the federal coalition must have genuine commitment to working with GRS. He suggested PH limit itself to contesting no more than 20 seats. Chin said that if negotiations fail, both coalitions may contest independently in a friendly match with government formation discussions taking place post-election. He expressed particular concern about DAP's ambitions to contest six to eight Chinese-majority seats, saying this could squeeze out Chinese-based component parties within GRS. Addressing Chinese voters specifically, Chin cautioned against supporting Parti Warisan despite strong local party sentiment in Chinese-majority constituencies. He said Warisan's limited appeal beyond Chinese voters particularly among the Kadazandusun community and in Malay seats makes it unlikely to form government even if it wins all six Chinese-majority seats. 'If Warisan fails to form the State Government, Chinese voters will inevitably be labelled as the opposition,' he said, urging the community to exercise wisdom in their voting decisions. He called for continued GRS governance, citing political stability and economic growth under the current administration, adding that the government changes typically result in policy shifts that deter investment and hinder economic progress for two to three years. The LDP Supreme Council also approved a motion to freeze the Pantai Manis division during the meeting. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Liberal Democratic Party: GRS must have nothing to do with Umno
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Text Size: Chin said that if negotiations fail, both coalitions may contest independently in a friendly match with government formation discussions taking place post-election. Kota Kinabalu: The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has called on Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to steer clear of any electoral alliance with Barisan Nasional-Umno in the coming 17th state election. LDP president Datuk Chin Su Phin pointed out the importance of maintaining good relations with the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, regardless of the state election outcome. 'It is imperative that the coalition or party that wins has an amicable relationship with its federal counterparts,' Chin said following a unanimous decision by the LDP Supreme Council, Sunday. He said the GRS is likely to negotiate seat distribution with PH for the state polls, but pointed out that the federal coalition must have genuine commitment to working with GRS. He suggested PH limit itself to contesting no more than 20 seats. Chin said that if negotiations fail, both coalitions may contest independently in a friendly match with government formation discussions taking place post-election. He expressed particular concern about DAP's ambitions to contest six to eight Chinese-majority seats, saying this could squeeze out Chinese-based component parties within GRS. Addressing Chinese voters specifically, Chin cautioned against supporting Parti Warisan despite strong local party sentiment in Chinese-majority constituencies. He said Warisan's limited appeal beyond Chinese voters particularly among the Kadazandusun community and in Malay seats makes it unlikely to form government even if it wins all six Chinese-majority seats. 'If Warisan fails to form the State Government, Chinese voters will inevitably be labelled as the opposition,' he said, urging the community to exercise wisdom in their voting decisions. He called for continued GRS governance, citing political stability and economic growth under the current administration, adding that the government changes typically result in policy shifts that deter investment and hinder economic progress for two to three years. The LDP Supreme Council also approved a motion to freeze the Pantai Manis division during the meeting. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
