E3 organizer leaked personal info about over 2,000 journalists and could face legal action
The Entertainment Software Association Association (ESA) has found itself in hot waters after making a list of private data on thousands of media professionals available on its website.
GDPR reportedly pushes Gulf countries to beef up their privacy laws
Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are all strengthening their privacy laws after the introduction of the EU’s data protection laws.
UK Payment Systems Regulator gives big banks until March to implement new anti-scam procedures
The six biggest British banks have until the end of March 2020 to fully implement confirmation of payee scheme, the country’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has announced.
Steele Compliance acquires Osprey Compliance Software
Steele Compliance Solutions, a provider of integrated risk management solutions, has acquired Osprey Compliance Software.
ESMA unveils list of liquidity bond assessments for the Q2
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published new data bonds subject to the pre- and post-trade requirements of MiFID II and MiFIR.
Danish banks bullish about PSD2 but some concerns linger about SCA
Most banks in Denmark will be ready for PSD2 by its implementation date, although the quality of the APIs will be debated – and there are concerns around the readiness for Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), according to Tobias Thygesen director of FinTech, payment services and governance division at Finanstilsynet.
Google investigated for potentially breaching GDPR by listening in on private conversations
German authorities are launching administrative proceedings against Google after it was revealed the tech titan’s employees had listened to private conversations when reviewing Google Assistant, the company’s voice controlled digital assistant.
Dubai launches the region’s first blockchain know your customer data-sharing consortium
The Middle East Africa and South Asia region is getting its first know your customer (KYC) data-sharing consortium in Dubai
Ladbrokes Coral Group’s £5.9m fine for “systemic failings” to prevent money laundering is just...
The UK Gambling Commission has penalized betting company Ladbrokes Coral Group for not putting up enough safeguards against money laundering and gambling harm. But it’s not finished yet.
UK financial watchdog offers new guidance about cryptocurrencies
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new guidance regarding the different types of digital currencies it regulates.
