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Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech, with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple set to face scrutiny in 10 areas, says GlobalData.

Facebook plans to launch its cryptocurrency, Libra, and digital wallet, Calibra, in 2020, aiming to revolutionise financial access in developing countries.

With privacy an increasing concern amongst the public, users should be more aware than ever of what personal data companies hold.

Facebook Africa is deploying local fact-checkers and improving digital literacy to combat misinformation ahead of elections across the continent.

Germany's Bundeskartellamt has ruled Facebook abused its power through unrestricted data collection, demanding user consent to merge data from various sources.

Facebook has banned a digital marketing group in the Philippines from its platform after the agency allegedly violated spam and misrepresentation policies.

In 2018, over a billion people were impacted by data breaches. From British Airways to Marriott, NordVPN highlights the most severe security lapses.

The old proverb 'you have to spend money to make money' could never be truer than in the hyperscale data centre industry.

Despite repeated assurances from Danish ministers, almost none of the new hyperscale data centres are reusing their waste heat.

Cloud tool growth spikes data risk; firms adapt to insider threats, ensure compliance with tools like Netskope.

Much of the information accessed in the Facebook breach is perfect for cyber criminals planning their next phishing attack.

Facebook admits nearly 90 million users affected by data breach; Bitdefender warns the number could rise to 130 million as hackers exploit flaws.

In the first half of this year more than US$53b has been spent on hyperscale data centre development, with the bulk of that from just 5 companies.

Facebook's Prineville data center campus will be powered 100% by renewable energy, thanks to a partnership with Pacific Power.

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook continue to balloon in the hyperscale data centre market with spending reaching an all-time high.

Facebook celebrated the 5th birthday of its Luleå data centre by announcing a huge investment to make it one of the world's largest campuses.

Fraudsters are targeting legitimate social media platforms to create a new type of fraud market – one that has a global reach.

A survey has found the majority believe social media data collection needs to be regulated, despite having little faith in their governments.

The Facebook and Cambridge Analytica data breach has shown the world just how important data is to individuals and the organisations that collect it.

Barracuda SVP Chris Ross talks about the results of a recent survey they ran following the Facebook fallout to determine the true cost.