Last Tuesday, March 12, the privacy practices of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) came under the spotlight at a U.S. Senate hearing. Probing questions were being asked about the CFPB’s structure and authority, as regulators and lawmakers focus their attention on consumer privacy and data security, both in the U.S. and further afield.Suggestions that...Read More

As cases of cyberattacks and data theft continue to rise, online security companies strive to evolve their software products and services to provide stronger protection. In July 2018, a major cyberattack on Singapore's government health database has stolen the personal information of about 1.5 million people, including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the Government says.Read More