Tag: data security
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IT Suppliers Lead on Responsible E-Waste Disposal After EOL
Setting the standard: how IT suppliers respond to Windows 10’s end of life When Windows 10 neared the end of life, the underlying challenge wasn’t just software compatibility. It highlighted a broader reckoning about the lifecycle of IT equipment and the mountains of electronic waste that can pile up when devices are replaced without a…
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EscrowAI: Secure Data Access for Canadian Hospitals
Overview: A new era for secure hospital data access Mobia Health Innovations has launched EscrowAI®, a privacy-preserving platform designed to help Canadian hospitals access critical data safely and responsibly. The solution aims to balance the growing needs of clinical care, research, and AI-driven insights with the stringent privacy and governance requirements that protect patient information.…
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EscrowAI: A Privacy-First Platform Transforming Canadian Hospital Data Access
Introduction: A new era for hospital data in Canada Canadian healthcare providers face a persistent dilemma: how to access and use critical patient data to improve care and research while protecting patient privacy and meeting stringent regulatory standards. Mobia Health Innovations answers this call with EscrowAI®, a secure, privacy-preserving platform designed specifically for Canadian hospitals.…
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Two Ways to Remove a Directory in Linux, Plus a Bonus Method for Extra Security
Two Practical Ways to Remove a Directory in Linux Managing your filesystem is a core Linux skill. When you need to remove a directory, Linux provides multiple, reliable methods. Here are two standard approaches, with a practical bonus method for extra security to ensure deleted data can’t be easily recovered. Method 1: Remove a Directory…
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SIPRI Expert Lauriane Héau Keynote at EU Research Security Conference
Event overview On October 30, a landmark gathering brought together policymakers, researchers, and security specialists at the European Union Flagship Conference on Research Security. The event showcased how the EU is strengthening safeguards around research, innovation, and critical data. In one of the breakout sessions, Lauriane Héau, a respected SIPRI researcher, delivered a keynote that…
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Government Targets a Digital Wallet for Life Milestones by 2030
Overview: A Digital Wallet for Life Milestones The government is pursuing a bold initiative to create a centralized digital wallet that would securely store critical life milestones. The plan, part of the broader Digital Public Services agenda, envisions a single, verifiable repository for records such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, education credentials, and health data.…
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Digital Wallet for Life Milestones: Canada’s 2030 Plan
What is the digital wallet plan? Canada is pursuing a government-backed digital wallet designed to securely store and provide access to essential life milestones. The initiative, part of the Digital Public Services Plan approved by Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers, aims to consolidate records such as birth certificates, education credentials, health milestones, and other critical…
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Meta Shuts Down Messenger Desktop Apps, Redirects Users to Web by December 15, 2025
Meta Decides to Deprecate Messenger Desktop Apps Meta has announced the discontinuation of its standalone Messenger apps for macOS and Windows, with a full deprecation date set for December 15, 2025. After that date, users will no longer be able to log into the desktop applications and will be redirected to web-based messaging experiences on…
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China threatens UK over delayed London mega-embassy project
Rising tensions as London mega-embassy decision stalls again The dispute between Britain and China has escalated after Beijing voiced grave concern over another postponement of the planning decision on China’s proposed “mega embassy” in London. The delay, pushed back by the UK government, has sparked a pointed response from Beijing and added another chapter to…
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Exeter-Queensland Partnership Strives to Fortify Global Communication Security with Quantum Link Verification
A new international collaboration aims to redefine how we protect global communications The University of Exeter and the University of Queensland have launched a pioneering international research partnership focused on a breakthrough technology designed to dramatically improve the security of data travelling across today’s global communications infrastructure. The Joint effort, driven by Exeter’s Quantum Non-Equilibrium…