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Data Ethics in the Age of Surveillance: Why Privacy Fears Are Justified and How to Fix It

By Dick Weisinger

Public concern over data collection is warranted, with 81% of Americans believing corporate data risks outweigh benefits and 63% fearing AI-driven privacy breaches. These anxieties stem from opaque practices, misuse of personal information, and high-profile scandals, like Facebook’s $5 billion…

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August 7th, 2025
Category: Data Privacy, Security
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The Evolution and Security of Access Control in Data Management

By Dick Weisinger

Access Control Lists (ACLs) have played a foundational role in data security since their introduction in 1965 with the Multics filesystem. By defining permissions for specific users or systems, ACLs enforce confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad) by restricting resource…

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July 31st, 2025
Category: Security
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Apple’s Advanced Data Protection: Securing Data in an Era of Digital Vulnerabilities

By Dick Weisinger

Advanced Data Protection (ADP) represents a significant leap in data security, offering end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for cloud-stored information. Initially launched by Apple in 2022, ADP expands encryption to iCloud backups, photos, notes, and other critical data categories, ensuring only users—not…

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June 18th, 2025
Category: Cybersecurity, Security
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Data Management Trends in 2025: Security and Governance at the Forefront

By Dick Weisinger

Data management is undergoing a transformative shift in 2025, driven by the dual imperatives of security and governance. Companies are adopting advanced technologies to address the challenges of growing datasets, stricter regulations, and evolving cyber threats. One major trend is…

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May 8th, 2025
Category: Data Management, Governance, Security
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Healthcare Data Breaches: A Growing Threat to Patient Privacy and Security

By Dick Weisinger

Healthcare data breaches have reached alarming levels in recent years, with 2024 setting new records for both the number of incidents and the volume of compromised records. “Upward of 168 million individuals were affected by healthcare data breaches reported to…

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April 1st, 2025
Category: Health Care, Privacy, Security
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