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The Ultimate Guide to Data Privacy

A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Privacy.

What to know about Data Privacy

Data Privacy is an increasingly critical topic as technology advances and the volume of personal and enterprise data grows exponentially. This collection of stories explores the latest developments in data privacy across various sectors including cloud computing, AI integration, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

Readers will find insights into how companies and governments are navigating the delicate balance between leveraging data for innovation and maintaining strict privacy protections. Topics such as upgraded data lakehouse architectures for enhanced AI capabilities, privacy challenges in generative AI adoption, and new certifications validating mobile app security highlight the evolving landscape.

The stories also reveal the growing emphasis on responsible AI use, transparency, and ethical data governance as key pillars to safeguard sensitive information. With advances like AI-powered security tools, privacy-focused browsers, and blockchain-enhanced digital identities, organizations are increasingly prioritizing data protection to build customer trust and meet regulatory demands.

By exploring this tag, readers can stay informed on global trends, technological innovations, challenges, and strategies that define the future of data privacy in an interconnected digital world.

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Recent Data Privacy News

Grata brings private market data to Perplexity Computer
Software-as-a-Service

Grata brings private market data to Perplexity Computer

Dealmakers can now query verified data on 22 million private companies inside Perplexity Computer, avoiding separate database searches.

Last month

Multiplier raises USD $6 million seed led by Lux Capital
IT Industry

Multiplier raises USD $6 million seed led by Lux Capital

Asset managers are turning to bespoke AI as Multiplier says its software can protect proprietary research and speed up workflows.

Last month

World Liberty Financial launches USD1 on Canton Network
Fintech

World Liberty Financial launches USD1 on Canton Network

Institutional traders on Canton can now settle tokenised asset trades in a dollar-backed stablecoin as World Liberty Financial moves USD1 into its network.

Last month

Forcepoint appoints Vincent Merlin as Marketing Chief
Data Protection

Forcepoint appoints Vincent Merlin as Marketing Chief

As AI security spending rises, the cybersecurity company has hired a veteran marketer to shape its pitch on data control and governance.

Last month

US workers fear AI dependence more than job losses
Productivity

US workers fear AI dependence more than job losses

Dependence on artificial intelligence is now a bigger worry for US workers than layoffs, with many fearing it could erode creativity and skills.

Last month

RoboShare plans robot party for Dustytherapper event
Social Media

RoboShare plans robot party for Dustytherapper event

The proposed private party could give RoboShare an early test of its robot-rental model, with terms and venue details still undecided.

Last month

Sauce Labs lets enterprises bring their own model to AURA
Software-as-a-Service

Sauce Labs lets enterprises bring their own model to AURA

Enterprise software teams can switch large language models without changing release checks, reducing lock-in as AI coding outpaces testing.

Last month

Vector expands AI literacy courses for schools & colleges
Education, Learning & Training

Vector expands AI literacy courses for schools & colleges

Schools and colleges are under pressure to set AI rules as the new courses aim to close staff and student skills gaps.

Last month

Healthcare IT leaders lack confidence in cyber containment
Data Protection

Healthcare IT leaders lack confidence in cyber containment

Only 20% of healthcare IT leaders say their networks could contain a cyber incident, leaving patient systems and privacy exposed.

Last month

Personetics & Plaid team up to boost bank engagement
Data sharing

Personetics & Plaid team up to boost bank engagement

Banks could keep customers on their own apps more easily as Personetics and Plaid combine account data to flag savings and debt moves.

Last month

Concentric AI adds vision model to spot sensitive files
Data Protection

Concentric AI adds vision model to spot sensitive files

Security teams can now spot blurred passports and licences at scale, as the new feature classifies sensitive files by visual cues alone.

Last month

Synchrony & OpenAI launch discoverability & innovation tie-up
Data Protection

Synchrony & OpenAI launch discoverability & innovation tie-up

The tie-up could push financing offers and rewards directly into AI shopping, testing whether shoppers will use credit inside ChatGPT.

Last month

Citi buys Kard to boost card rewards & commerce media
Data Protection

Citi buys Kard to boost card rewards & commerce media

The bank can now tailor card offers and merchant-funded rewards for 70 million US cardmembers as it builds out its commerce media push.

Last month

Intuit adds AI features to mid-market finance software
Software-as-a-Service

Intuit adds AI features to mid-market finance software

Mid-market finance teams can now query company data in plain English as Intuit rolls out AI tools that automate close, reporting and payments.

Last month

Edge partners Socure on early lender fraud screening
Identity Theft

Edge partners Socure on early lender fraud screening

Lenders can now spot synthetic fraud earlier, with combined identity and cashflow checks available in milliseconds before bank authentication.

Last month

LXMQ picks Privaclave AI to secure credit-card platform
Data Protection

LXMQ picks Privaclave AI to secure credit-card platform

Sensitive credit-card data will be protected in LXMQ's platform as the fintech tests Privaclave AI before a wider consumer launch.

Last month

Valantor launches FraudX for insurance fraud probes
Software-as-a-Service

Valantor launches FraudX for insurance fraud probes

Insurers are under pressure to spot fraud faster as claims files swell and investigations become harder to defend in court.

Last month

Eltropy sets out AI playbook for community lenders
Software-as-a-Service

Eltropy sets out AI playbook for community lenders

Community banks and credit unions are being urged to use AI across the customer journey to speed replies, cut calls and satisfy regulators.

Last month

Employees quietly using AI while teams have spare capacity
Business Intelligence

Employees quietly using AI while teams have spare capacity

Businesses may be over-hiring while staff quietly turn to consumer AI tools outside company controls, Prodoscore data suggests.

Last month

Pinecone launches Nexus knowledge engine for AI agents
Software-as-a-Service

Pinecone launches Nexus knowledge engine for AI agents

It promises lower token costs, faster responses and tighter control of sensitive data as firms push agents into production.

Last month

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