LinkedIn Halts AI Data Processing in UK Amid Privacy Concerns Raised by ICO

September 21, 2024 at 10:19AM LinkedIn has suspended processing users’ data in the U.K. for training AI models after concerns were raised about using U.K. user information. The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office intends to monitor companies offering generative AI capabilities to ensure data protection. Users outside Europe can opt out of their data being used … Read more

Europol says Home Routing mobile encryption feature aids criminals

July 7, 2024 at 11:29AM Europol is addressing challenges posed by privacy-enhancing technologies in Home Routing, which hinder law enforcement’s ability to intercept communications during criminal investigations. This system allows customers to route traffic through their home network, making it difficult for authorities to gather evidence. Europol proposes two solutions to mitigate these obstacles and … Read more

Silence Laboratories Raises $4.1 Million to Protect Sensitive Information

March 1, 2024 at 08:57AM Silence Laboratories secured $4.1 million in new funding, bringing its total raised to $6 million. The investment, led by Pi Ventures and Kira Studio, supports the company’s cryptographic stack for secure data sharing. Their Silent Shard authorization library and Silent Compute product aim to safeguard sensitive information. The funds will … Read more