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Apple's row with UK government over customer data to be heard in secret

The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Government data is disappearing before our eyes

This is not just about deleting files, it’s about controlling what the public sees, shaping the narrative and limiting accountability.

The Hill - 2d

What could Apple’s high court challenge mean for data protection?

The UK’s battle for access to encrypted services could define how companies are able to safeguard customer data in the future. Apple will challenge a UK government demand to access encrypted ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

The government wants your data — here’s how to protect your privacy

If we don’t protect tech sovereignty today, we are going to regret it tomorrow.

The Hill - Mar. 9

Researchers Rush to Save US Government Data on Trans Youth—Before It Disappears

In the face of the Trump administration's anti-trans efforts, researchers and volunteers around the world are backing up federally-funded studies, and vowing to keep the resources online.

Wired - 15h

Science Data May Soon Vanish From Government Websites.

Vast quantities of climate and environmental information have been removed from official websites in the past months. Scientists are trying keep it available.

The New York Times - 15h

Ex-Social Security official describes ‘significant’ risk of sensitive data going to wrong hands under DOGE

Tiffany Flick, a former Social Security official, detailed what she sees as a “significant” risk of sensitive government data heading into the wrong hands under Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Public data should not conflate sex and gender, review says

Author of government-ordered review says biological sex and gender have become distinct and should be recorded separately.

BBC News - 1d

Nvidia Bets Big on Synthetic Data

Nvidia has acquired synthetic data startup Gretel to bolster the AI training data used by the chip maker's customers and developers.

Wired - 2d

Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record

Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data shows

Financial Times - Mar. 12

The war on encryption is dangerous

Government demands to access encrypted data via back doors will leave it vulnerable to hacks, breaches and theft

Financial Times - 2d

The overseas Apple iPhone encryption battle that could be headed to the U.S. next

Apple's refused to comply with a UK government demand for a backdoor into encrypted iPhone data, leaving users exposed. Other governments may press the issue.

CNBC - 3d

Are we heading into a recession? Here's what the data shows

With stocks sliding into correction territory in the last week, a question emerges: Is a recession next? Here's what the data and expert economists say.

NBC News - 4d

Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers'

The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Judge temporarily blocks DOGE access to Social Security records

A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing millions of Americans’ personal data stored by the Social Security ...

The Hill - 1d

Japan core inflation rose 3% in February, bolstering expectations of interest rate hikes

Japan's core inflation beat expectations and came in at 3% in February, government data showed on Friday, bolstering the case for further interest rate hikes.

CNBC - 1d

Is the new inflation data a good sign for the U.S. economy?

New Consumer Price Index data showed inflation slowed in February, which may be a good sign for the U.S. economy for now. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Key inflation data set to be released tomorrow. Here's what to expect.

Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data

A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.

The New York Times - 1d

Data helps Met convict 100 men who targeted women

The Met's V100 programme uses data to identify and target men who pose the highest risk to women.

BBC News - 1d

UK statistics agency braces for official reviews as more data flaws emerge

The ONS has postponed publishing trade data and suspended publication of two price indices over past 10 days

Financial Times - 6h

Inside Broadcom’s data simplification strategy that enables 26 business units to use the same data analytics platform

Broadcom’s CIO explains how his organization has consolidated the data analytics needs of 26 different business units, including VMware onto a single platform and what other organizations can learn ...

VentureBeat - Mar. 10

Why You Should Sign Up for an I.R.S. Identity Protection PIN

With employees from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency poking around in agency systems, faith in data security isn’t what it once was. The tool, an identity protection PIN, can help.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

OPM inspector general investigating DOGE emails, access to agency data

The inspector general for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) told lawmakers he is investigating the use of a new data system at the agency that has been part of a broader effort by Elon Musk ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Data shows inflation slowed in February as investors navigate uncertainty in stock markets

Consumer price index data for February shows inflation slowed for the first time since September. It comes as investors navigate uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady ...

CBS News - Mar. 12