The rise of data breaches in the United States has not only transformed the cybersecurity landscape but has also fueled a significant legal trend: the proliferation of class action lawsuits. From healthcare systems and telecom giants to news organizations, companies that suffer breaches of personal data are facing legal accountability at an unprecedented rate. This […]
Predictive policing has transformed how law enforcement agencies in the United States allocate resources, anticipate crime, and intervene before crimes occur. Leveraging data analytics—particularly big data and machine learning—police departments are attempting to forecast future crime hotspots and even identify individuals at higher risk of offending or victimization. However, this technology comes with substantial legal, […]
Why US Government Access to Cloud Data Matters Now By 2026, global data volumes are projected to reach 200 zettabytes, with around 50% stored in the cloud. That means your customer files, logs, backups, and analytics are increasingly sitting on infrastructure owned by a handful of US-headquartered cloud giants. At the same time, US surveillance […]
As data continues to drive business decisions across Nigeria, the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 has become one of the most important laws for companies handling personal information. Whether you run a small online store or a multinational corporation, the NDPA directly affects how you collect, process, and protect customer data. In this article, […]
The Rising Tide of Data Privacy In today’s data-driven world, every click, purchase, or login generates valuable information. But with great data comes great responsibility — and potential legal trouble. As privacy regulations evolve, the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) has moved from “nice-to-have” to mandatory for many organizations. By 2026, regulators worldwide […]