Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has once again come under scrutiny with its new privacy policy update in 2025. Users, regulators, and privacy advocates are raising alarms over how much personal data Meta collects, how it’s used, and whether individuals truly have control over their information. What Changed in Meta’s Privacy […]
Data breaches have become one of the most pressing cybersecurity and privacy challenges of the digital age. From exposed passwords to stolen credit card details, breaches have not only cost organizations billions of dollars but also eroded customer trust. At Privacy Needle, we’ve reported extensively on how breaches impact compliance with regulations like GDPR, CCPA, […]
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face the same cybersecurity risks as large corporations, but often without the same resources. Choosing the right cybersecurity framework is critical for protecting data, meeting compliance obligations, and building customer trust. Two of the most widely adopted frameworks are the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) and ISO/IEC 27001. Both are […]
Data protection compliance is no longer optional — it’s a business survival requirement. Regulations like the GDPR (EU), CCPA/CPRA (California), NDPA (Nigeria), and HIPAA (US healthcare) are reshaping how organizations handle personal data. Yet, many companies fail to meet compliance standards, resulting in multi-million-dollar fines, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. This article explores […]
Cybercrime isn’t slowing down — it’s accelerating. By 2025, global cybercrime costs are projected to hit $10.5 trillion annually (Cybersecurity Ventures). Businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to Fortune 500 giants, are facing increasingly sophisticated, AI-powered, and globalized cyber threats. This article explores the Top 10 Cyber Threats to Watch in 2025, backed by expert […]