⁠EP 219 The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update moves into Low Earth Orbit for the Week Ending December 3rd., 2024

EP219 For this update, yes we are up again.  We start off on terra firma, but we definitely end up in the clouds.A double whammy from the FTC who just put the brakes on companies selling your location data—because privacy should come first, (even if you’re just visiting a coffee shop.) and then suddenly notices that your smart devices might not be as 'smart' as you thought—especially when it comes to knowing how long they'll get updates.The UK's cybersecurity chief warns: we're underestimating the cyber threats, and warns the UK citizenry it's time to brace for a bigger digital storm.Facial recognition at airports: convenient or a privacy nightmare? It's spreading across the US like wildfire so senators are calling for a closer look before it becomes mandatory.Australia just became the first country to ban kids under 16 from social media—marking... a huge step towards giving kids their childhoods back again.A crypto privacy win! Tornado Cash sanctions get overturned, sparking debate on how the government should regulate tech.Then up we go, with Earth’s orbit getting crowded, experts are calling for global cooperation to prevent space from becoming the next traffic jam (or junk yard).Space might be the final frontier, but hackers are already eyeing it—leading experts to warn of rising cybersecurity risks for satellites and spacecraft.Come on, let's chase the horizon! Find the full transcript of this podcast here.