EU-US data transfers back in hotseat: Security of user data adds to privacy concerns

The Europeans say a new agreement with the U.S. means it’s OK to transfer data westwards again. Two previous decisions had been struck down by the EU’s judicial branch, due to the risk of NSA surveillance under FISA§702. But third time’s a charm.

But, while all eyes are on privacy, how can you guarantee security of user data, given the lousy state of supply chain security? It’s not enough to simply trust antiquated app sec and data sec practices: …

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