In this episode, we discuss Meta’s record-breaking $1.3 billion fine by the EU for unlawfully transferring user data, shedding light on the increasing risks faced by tech companies in violating privacy rules. We discuss the risks associated with Twitter’s verification system and the issue of AI and deepfaked images. We discuss the ban’s motives, the challenges of implementation, and the broader concerns about personal data protection and online freedom. ** Links mentioned on the show *Meta Fined $1.3 Billion Over Data Transfers to U.S.https://www.wsj.com/articles/meta-fined-1-3-billion-over-data-transfers-to-u-s-b53dbb04https://twitter.com/wbm312/status/1660812083372654593Pentagon explosion hoax goes viral after verified Twitter accounts pushhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pentagon-explosion-hoax-goes-viral-after-verified-twitter-accounts-push/Montana’s TikTok ban: why has it happened and will it work? *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Shared Security Podcast authored by Tom Eston.

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2023 08:25 UTC