A cybercrime collective calling itself Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters claims to have stolen data from nearly 40 major global companies — including Qantas, Disney, Toyota, IKEA and others — and is demanding ransom, threatening to publish the stolen records if demands aren’t met. Qantas has obtained a court injunction and says it’s supporting affected customers; Salesforce […]
Cross-border data transfers power the global digital economy — enabling businesses to share customer data, HR records, financial transactions, and analytics across regions. But with growing privacy laws and landmark rulings like Schrems II, unrestricted transfers are no longer possible. This is where Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs) step in: they are the contractual and legal […]
Data localization — rules that require data about a country’s citizens or residents to be stored, processed, or remain within that country’s borders — is now a core part of the global privacy and regulatory landscape. For businesses operating across borders, localization rules create legal complexity, operational cost, and strategic opportunity. This long-form guide explains […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from being a futuristic concept to a powerful driver of global industries. From self-driving cars to predictive healthcare, AI is reshaping how societies operate. However, with rapid adoption comes heightened privacy and security concerns. Governments worldwide are introducing AI regulations to ensure ethical use, data protection, and accountability. This article […]
Nigeria’s journey toward digital governance faces a serious setback as 24 government agencies in the North-Central region have been found operating without published privacy policies. According to a report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), this violation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 exposes millions of Nigerians to risks of identity theft, […]
