Happy Friday and Valentine's Day! Here are nine great industry news stories from this week you may have missed.

Stay safe online this Valentine's Day

Via CSO

Love is in the air today and online scammers are on the prowl to take advantage of the romantics. While this CSO article was originally published in 2018, its message still holds true: not every web user has their heart in the right place. From navigating dating sights to understanding which e-cards are okay to open, this article breaks down how the darker side of the web can fool people on Valentine's Day.

Nine great industry news stories from this week you may have missed.

Controversial AI app could 'end privacy'

Via CBC

A powerful new facial recognition app can identify a person's name, phone number and even their address by comparing their photo to a database of billions of images scraped from the internet. While the Clearview app isn't available for public use, it's already being used by more than 600 law enforcement agencies. Could this end privacy as we know it? Learn all the details on CBC. 

Nine great industry news stories from this week you may have missed.

Do you care about privacy as much as your customers do?

Via Harvard Business Review

Until recently, there has been little compelling reason for companies to embed privacy considerations deeply into their larger business strategies — but that's about to change. As end-users become more aware of the risks tied to their personal data, they're more likely to push for stricter security regulations. A recent article from the Harvard Business Review explains why the security landscape is expected to change rapidly and chaotically over the next several years and why now is the time to think long-term. 

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Nine great industry news stories from this week you may have missed.

Regulation Trends to Follow in 2020

Via Heretik

2019 brought us a number of new regulations and laws that brought major implications to consumers and businesses across the globe. According to Heretik, there are plenty of more to come in the New Year. From the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to Brexit, this blog breaks down the biggest, most recent changes plus new regulation trends to keep an eye out for in 2020. 

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Nine great industry news stories from this week you may have missed.

Could compensation be coming for Canadian victims of online fraud? 

Via The Post Millennial

The Liberal government is discussing plans to introduce a new set of online rights in the wake of privacy breaches. While many details of the digital charter are still unknown, the Innovation, Science and Industry Minister stated, "It will be significant and meaningful to make it very clear that privacy is important." He also confirmed that fines would be issued for those found guilty of breaching someone's personal data. Read the full details here.

With so many industry events on the go, it can be a challenge determining the right one for you to attend. Whether you're looking to make new professional connections or bring emerging legal tech solutions back to your organization, there's something for everyone. To help make things easier, we're listing the most-anticipated legal events of 2020, along with their key takeaways.