At a recent data privacy event, Microsoft’s president and chief legal officer discussed the evolution of data protection rules and how new technology needs to better align with privacy regulation.
Technology
Facebook antitrust probe expands to 47 attorneys general
An antitrust investigation into Facebook led by the New York Attorney General’s office widened with the announcement that 47 attorneys general are now taking part.
Big Tech, banking policymakers clash over cloud computing
The “move fast and break things” mantra of the tech world rubs up against a more rigid banking industry as the two find their way in the cloud—but is more legislation really necessary?
EC uses ‘interim measures’ on Broadcom to curb anticompetitive behavior
The European Commission has ordered Broadcom to cut out harsh contract terms with six TV and modem manufacturers because they may infringe antitrust rules. It’s the first time the agency has imposed “interim measures” in 18 years
NIST provides guidance on how to bridge privacy, cyber-security processes
NIST’s new draft Privacy Framework offers much-needed guidance to help companies align their data privacy and cyber-security risk management practices.
Singapore regulator: Technology creates both challenges, opportunities
The evolution of technology is enabling myriad capabilities for regulatory and financial crime compliance, but it is also presenting complex financial crime risks, according to a representative from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) at the International Compliance Association’s second Asia Pacific (APAC) conference this week in Singapore. Delivering the opening keynote speech, Loo Siew […]
Libra springs a leak: Visa, Mastercard, others bail
Visa, Mastercard, and a handful of other companies have followed in the footsteps of PayPal, abandoning the Facebook-led Libra Association amid harsh regulatory criticism surrounding the planned cryptocurrency offering.
SEC Bitwise Bitcoin ETF rejection may signal end to cryptocurrency trades
In a 112-page order, the SEC argued against allowing shares of the Bitwise Bitcoin exchange traded fund to be listed or traded because of the likelihood of financial crime surrounding the cryptocurrency.
Best practices for Audio Recording Supervision
Best practices for using AI & ML to enhance audio recording supervision programs.
Zuckerberg to testify before Congress on Libra
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before the House Financial Services Committee on Oct. 23 regarding his company’s planned venture into the cryptocurrency space.


