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White House Tells DOJ to Beef up Data Protections
White House Tells DOJ to Beef up Data Protections
February 28, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The White House wants the Department of Justice to do more to protect America’s sensitive data. In an executive order issued Wednesday (Feb. 28), President...

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GOP Pushes to Ban CBDCs Over Privacy Concerns
GOP Pushes to Ban CBDCs Over Privacy Concerns
February 27, 2024  |  CBDC

Five Senate Republicans have introduced legislation that would block the digital dollar. The “CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act,” announced Monday (Feb. 26), would prevent the Federal...

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Platforms Help Bridge Digital Divide in Learning Experiences From Early Care to Higher Ed
Platforms Help Bridge Digital Divide in Learning Experiences From Early Care to Higher Ed
February 20, 2024  |  Technology

From the automation of routine tasks to the harnessing of big data for informed decision-making, various industries are embracing digital transformation. The result is profound...

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TikTok Vows to Keep Minors Safe After EU Announces Probe
TikTok Vows to Keep Minors Safe After EU Announces Probe
February 19, 2024  |  Regulation

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act, saying the regulator aims to protect the well-being of online users....

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Four in 10 Consumers Demand Greater Data Protection
Four in 10 Consumers Demand Greater Data Protection
February 15, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Properly securing consumer data could be key to maintaining the loyalty of eCommerce merchants’ most engaged customers, according to PYMNTS Intelligence. By the Numbers The...

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FinTechs Believe CFPB’s 1033 Rule Will Bring ‘Clarity’ to Data Sharing and Foster Financial Services Innovation
FinTechs Believe CFPB’s 1033 Rule Will Bring ‘Clarity’ to Data Sharing and Foster Financial Services...
February 14, 2024  |  Regulation

Matt Janiga, legal counsel and director of regulatory and public affairs at Trustly, told PYMNTS that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s open banking rule, commonly...

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TechBio Firm Owkin and AWS Team on GenAI and Drug Discovery
TechBio Firm Owkin and AWS Team on GenAI and Drug Discovery
February 09, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

TechBio firm Owkin selected Amazon Web Services as its primary cloud provider. The firm will use AWS’ storage options, data security measures and computing capabilities...

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TCH: CFPB Data Rule Will Require Stronger Public-Private Collaboration to Safeguard Consumer Interests
TCH: CFPB Data Rule Will Require Stronger Public-Private Collaboration to Safeguard Consumer Interests
February 08, 2024  |  Regulation

Anticipation looms within the financial industry as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau gears up to implement a rule governing consumer data sharing. The CFPB said...

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UK Treasury: ‘Privacy Is Paramount’ in Digital Pound Decision
UK Treasury: ‘Privacy Is Paramount’ in Digital Pound Decision
January 25, 2024  |  CBDC

The Bank of England and the British Treasury remain undecided on the digital pound. But a new report by the two institutions makes two things...

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