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BBC News
25-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Wales' papers: Benefits cut rethink call and 100 days in prison
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Zawya
07-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nigeria: NDPC signs MoU with Mastercard to consolidate data protection capacity
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard to consolidate data protection capacity in Nigeria. The MoU was signed by the two organisations at a one-day workshop organised for 150 Data Protection Officers (DPO) on providing hands-on practical training on Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA). Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), Section 28, DPIA is defined as a process designed to identify the risks and impacts of the envisaged processing of personal data. The DPIA comprised of a systemic description of an envisaged processing and its purpose, the assessment of the risks to the rights and freedom of data subjects, among other requirements. Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner, NDPC, in his remarks said that the workshop was scheduled for the 8th edition of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) conference scheduled for this week. Olatjnji also said that the federal government was committed to increasing the number of certified DPOs with the required skills to manage data protection. He noted that the capacity building would be beneficial to both Nigeria and Mastercard, adding that the country had tech-savvy youths who were digital natives ready to explore. 'Human capital is really key to us and the ecosystem we are regulating is very special, it is still new, still emerging and we need all we can to build the capacity of officers. 'We want to build the capacity of our people so we can be able to deliver on our mandate and fully deepen privacy in Nigeria. 'We are targeting to build the capacity of 250,000 DPOs annually and we are working with partners like Mastercard to achieve that,' he said. He urged the participants to leverage the opportunity, adding that the ecosystem was evolving. The commission, early in the year, started the training of 500 DPOs to bridge the gap in deficit. Mr Derek Ho, Deputy Chief Privacy Officer, AI and Data Responsibility, Mastercard, said that sharing ideas would ensure trust in the digital economy era. Copyright © 2022 Nigerian Tribune Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
GhangorCloud Announces Partnership with Array Networks to Defend Enterprises Against Malicious Insider/Outsider Attacks
Application Delivery Networking Leader Teams with GhangorCloud to Strengthen Security Readiness SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 / / -- GhangorCloud, a leading provider of intelligent information security and data privacy compliance enforcement solutions, today announced it has established an OEM partnership with Array Networks to bundle its 4th generation Advanced Data Protection platform with Array's security offerings. Through the partnership, Array Networks gains access to powerful cybersecurity capabilities, including automated data classification and policy enforcement, identity and role-based access control, real-time monitoring and incident response, and compliance and regulatory support. GhangorCloud is a leading innovator that has rapidly gained adoption as users seek to counter advanced cyberthreats. The company experienced significant business momentum in 2024 with a 45% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) year-over-year and has expanded its global footprint, attracting customers across North America, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific regions. Most notably, GhangorCloud has secured new marquee clients, including Fortune 500 companies, underscoring its position as a trusted provider of advanced cyber security solutions. To celebrate the company's market success, GhangorCloud will re-brand as GC Cybersecurity in Q2. GhangorCloud's 4th Generation Advanced Data Protection solution, delivered through its Information Security Enforcer (ISE) platform, introduces a next-generation architecture for protecting sensitive data across applications in hybrid and cloud environments. Leveraging patented AI-driven data classification and policy automation, the system identifies and classifies sensitive information in real-time and without manual intervention. It then enforces context-aware access controls based on user identity, role, and intent. The Advanced Data Protection solution monitors data flows at granular levels, enabling dynamic enforcement of security policies and preventing unauthorized transmissions or exfiltration events. 'We're committed to delivering best-in-class performance and security for modern enterprise infrastructures,' said Array Networks' CEO, Joe Hwang. 'By deploying GhangorCloud's 4th Generation Advanced Data Protection technology at our customers' sites, we are elevating our capabilities to a much more robust standard. GhangorCloud's powerful suite of capabilities provide the precision and automation necessary to protect against critical threats, so this partnership not only strengthens our cybersecurity posture but also empowers our customers to meet complex data compliance and privacy mandates with confidence.' 'This marks a milestone in expanding the reach and impact of our award-winning Advanced Data Protection technology,' said Tarique Mustafa, Founder, CEO and CTO of GhangorCloud, Inc. By aligning with a proven leader in application delivery networking, we're not only enhancing enterprise security outcomes but accelerating the growth of our global partner ecosystem. The collaboration exemplifies our strategy to work with world-class technology providers to deliver integrated, high-performance security solutions at scale, propelling our business momentum and enabling broader adoption across industries and geographies.' Visit GhangorCloud (AKA: GC Cybersecurity) at the 2025 RSA Conference in San Francisco, from April 28th – May 1st in booth #5181. Tweet this: GhangorCloud Announces OEM Partnership with Array Networks to Defend Enterprises Against Malicious Insider and Outsider Attacks #Informationsecurity #Dataprivacycompliance #Compliance #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #eDiscovery #Dataclassification About GhangorCloud Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GhangorCloud (now GC Cybersecurity) is a leading provider of intelligent information security and data privacy compliance enforcement solutions. GhangorCloud's Information Security and Consumer Compliance solutions protect data based on its contextual and conceptual significance, using a powerful policy engine and security algorithms to identify, classify, and protect large volumes of information in real-time with unprecedented accuracy. The company is founded by Silicon Valley security veterans Tarique Mustafa and Bhanu Panda, and is backed by a team, board and advisors that include leading authorities from companies like Symantec, McAfee, Trend Micro, Cisco, Juniper, Alteon and Array Networks. For more information, see Joe Austin email us here Public Relations Visit us on social media: LinkedIn YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
BBC News
26-02-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
US intelligence head 'not told' about UK secret Apple data demand
Tulsi Gabbard, the head of US National Intelligence, says she was not informed in advance about the UK government's demand to be able to access Apple customers' encrypted data from anywhere in the a letter, Ms Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US said if the reports were true, the UK government's actions amounted to an "egregious violation" of US citizens' Home Office notice, which cannot legally be made public, was issued to Apple under the UK's Investigatory Powers Act in January. Ms Gabbard added that she was also seeking legal advice over whether the UK had breached an agreement between it and the US not to demand data belonging to each other's response to the Home Office notice, last week Apple pulled its top level privacy tool, Advanced Data Protection, from the UK Data Protection, external (ADP) means only account holders can view items such as photos or documents they have stored online through a process known as end-to-end would have to break its encryption systems in order to comply with the UK government demand, as currently it cannot see data protected in this way so would be unable to share it with law enforcement. This is something it says it will never UK users' data remains encrypted in the UK but at a level which means it can be accessed by the tech giant if served with a letter to Senator Ron Whyden and Representative Andy Biggs which has now been published online, Tulsi Gabbard said she first read about the notice in the media and had not been informed beforehand by either the UK or by did not comment. The Home Office has been contacted by the BBC.
The Guardian
23-02-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Home Office contractor collecting data on UK citizens while checking migrants' finances
The Home Office has been accused of collecting data on 'hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting British citizens' while conducting financial checks on migrants. A report by a private contractor for a routine immigration application was mistakenly sent to a charity by a government official, and contained information on more than 260 people including their names, dates of birth and electoral roll data. Their only connection to the applicant appears to be that they previously lived or worked in the same address or postcode area, but some of the people listed had left as far back as 1986. The document, seen by the Observer, was generated by the credit reporting firm Equifax on 25 June 2024 and was emailed to a caseworker from the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (Ramfel) later the same day. It was drawn up for an immigration fee waiver application, which requires financial checks to verify that people cannot afford to pay the normal fee for their visa, immigration or nationality applications. More than 80,000 of these applications were lodged in the year to September. Nick Beales, Ramfel's head of campaigning, said the number of people named in the single report suggested that the Home Office could have been 'collecting financial data on hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting British citizens'. Equifax, which was subject to one of the largest cybersecurity breaches in history in 2017, included a disclaimer in the report, which read: 'The volume and nature of the information available on this service makes it impractical for Equifax Ltd to verify it … This service is made available only for your own private or in-house purposes.' Beales said the Home Office did not respond to an initial email flagging the data breach, and the charity wrote to Matthew Rycroft, permanent secretary at the Home Office, in November. The letter said: 'This raises serious questions about transparency, privacy, and potentially non-consensual data collection, as we cannot imagine any of these people, the majority of whom are likely British citizens with no prior engagement with the Home Office, have ever knowingly consented to the Home Office receiving and storing their data.' Ramfel asked whether data on third parties was destroyed after use and what measures were in place to minimise unnecessary information collection and sharing, but a response received in December did not answer the questions. A letter from Joanna Rowland, director general of the Home Office's customer services group, said: 'I cannot comment on individual processes in detail, but I note your suggestions and have asked officials in the relevant departments to consider them. The Home Office works hard to ensure the UK General Data Protection Regulations and Data Protection legislation is fully complied with. This means processing and securely storing the minimal amount of personal data necessary to execute our functions, lawfully and effectively, and deleting data which is not necessary.' The Home Office told the Observer it was investigating whether a data breach had taken place. It no longer used Equifax for visa fee waiver processing. Government statistics show a steep rise in the number of fee waiver applications since the Conservative government increased the immigration health surcharge from £624 to £1,035 a year for most adult visa applicants in February 2024. Sign up to Observed Analysis and opinion on the week's news and culture brought to you by the best Observer writers after newsletter promotion The number of people declaring they could not afford the fees jumped from 13,600 in the last three months of 2023 to 18,500 in the first quarter of 2024, 22,800 in the second quarter and 25,600 between July and September, and backlogs are growing. Beales said: 'With applications for leave to remain already costing nearly £4,000, additional intrusive checks on a person's finances are clearly unnecessary for those on low incomes or receiving disability benefits. 'Removing these checks would help the Labour government streamline visa processing, reduce extensive delays that see people waiting over a year for their visas to be issued and stop the mass collection of data of non-consenting third parties.' Equifax provides services to government departments and public bodies including the Department for Work and Pensions, HM Revenue & Customs, the Ministry of Defence, Student Loans Company, the Ministry of Justice and NHS Business Services Authority. In 2023, the firm was fined £11m by the Financial Conduct Authority over a data breach in which hackers accessed information on almost 14 million UK consumers because of data protection failures. A spokesperson for Equifax UK declined to comment but pointed to legal guidance stating that credit reference agencies do not require consent for data collection and instead rely on 'legitimate interest' under data protection laws. A Home Office spokesperson said: 'Any data breach is a matter of serious concern, and we ensure they are fully investigated. We continue to take robust action by continually monitoring training and safeguards to protect personal data.'
