Content by Mathew J. Schwartz

Brexit Referendum: 5 Cybersecurity Implications

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  June 22, 2016

In the event of a "Brexit" - British exit - from the European Union following this week's referendum, the U.K. would likely still have to comply with EU data protection laws, but also face cybercrime-related policing and prosecution challenges.

Mandatory Breach Notifications: Europe's Countdown Begins

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  May 27, 2016

Start preparing immediately for the EU's new General Data Protection Regulation - even though it doesn't go into force for two more years - because it mandates a number of new privacy and security requirements, warns cybersecurity expert Brian Honan.

VTech Security: Fool Me Once ...

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  February 11, 2016

Hong Kong toymaker VTech has revised its end-user license agreement to make clear that it can't be held legally responsible for any data breaches. Many security experts have reacted with fury. But is VTech's move unusual?

EU Agrees on Data Protection Rule Reboot

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  December 17, 2015

Europe looks set to pass sweeping new data protection rules, which would give consumers more control over how their personal information gets used and require organizations to notify authorities whenever they suffer a data breach.

Apple Promises Security Improvements

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  September 5, 2014

Apple plans to add safeguards to help address security vulnerabilities exploited by celebrity photo hackers. But some security experts contend that the proposed changes won't block iCloud account hackers.