Category: Data Protection

June 22, 2020

Daniel Newman

Futurum Tech Webcast

Confronting the Practice of Adjunct Surveillance – Futurum Tech Podcast Interview Series

On this special episode of The Futurum Tech Podcast - Interview Series host Daniel Newman welcomes Raju Vegesna, Chief Evangelist at Zoho to discuss data privacy and security including examining Zoho’s new bold stance on privacy. In the last few years, it seems like the respect of privacy has declined. Ad networks collect massive amounts of information about consumers, giving seemingly endless targeting options to companies, but there is no control given to the user about what information is collected — and that needs to change.

Data Protection, Security

May 29, 2020

Daniel Newman

Research Note

Zoho’s Bold Stance on Privacy

Zoho is taking a bold stance on privacy that will set them apart from other B2B vendors. Will their gamble pay off? Let’s explore.

Data Protection, Security

May 1, 2020

Shelly Kramer

Futurum Tech Webcast

Contact Tracing Apps — What Do They Mean for Privacy in the Era of COVID-19? – Futurum Tech Webcast

In this latest episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host Shelly Kramer joins fellow Futurum analyst Olivier Blanchard to explore contact tracing apps and what their use in both the public and private sectors mean for privacy in the era of COVID-19.

Data Protection, Security

April 27, 2020

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

Privacy Pros And Cons As Apple And Google Look Into Using Data To Trace COVID-19

Big Tech is using consumer data to help government and the healthcare system better understand the spread of COVID-19. But what privacy implications should be considered by consumers?

Data Protection

March 16, 2020

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

Remote Work Tools Are Hot, But Keep Data Privacy in Mind

5G, Cloud, Data Protection, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations, Workplace Collaboration

February 28, 2020

Olivier Blanchard

Research Note

FCC Crackdown on Data Abuses by US Wireless Carriers Sends Dangerous Message on Privacy

The FCC crackdown on location data abuses by US wireless carriers sends dangerous message on customer privacy, but it's a pretty significant win for carriers and tech companies. Here's a look at all the things that are wrong with that.

Data Protection, Sustainability, Markets, and Policy

January 24, 2020

Olivier Blanchard

Research Note

New Data Privacy Proposal Points the Way Toward Possible Compromise Between Tech Cos and Users

A new data privacy proposal points the way toward a compromise between tech companies and users. I see in this proposal a template for what could become a model for universal data privacy and online safety requirements, and unpack the key elements in this analysis. Ideally, technology platforms would adopt this approach all on their own, but if they cannot, or will not, legislatures and regulatory bodies around the world may begin to feel growing pressure to step in and compel them to do so.

Data Protection, Security

January 8, 2020

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

Facebook Really Doesn’t Care About Your Privacy — And Why This Hurts Libra

Data Protection, Security

June 4, 2019

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

WWDC 2019 — Apple’s Privacy Theme Rings Clear, That’s Impressive

At WWDC 2019 Apple's privacy theme rings clear even with a host of massive new announcements. With privacy concerns a growing issue, here are what I think are some of Apple's privacy-focused standouts.