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EU Data Protection Law Needs Overhaul

- European data regulators revisit how to keep data safe without hindering business amid the realities of a modern globalized world.

Fake Medicines Require Global Remedy

- International cooperation is necessary to combat the illegal global trade in dangerous counterfeit and substandard pharmaceuticals, panelists argued at an American Enterprise Institute event.

Leader of Islamic Group Urges U.S. to Keep Promises

- The secretary general of the Organization of the Islamic Conference reminds President Obama that his promises made to the Muslim world in Egypt need to transfer into policy.

Data Remains on Discarded Drives

- For the fourth consecutive year, researchers have found sensitive data about companies and individuals on computers bought on eBay.

Human Trafficking Tough to Quantify and Prosecute

- No one really knows how bad the modern slave trade is because reliable numbers are almost impossible to come by.

Arab Public Opinion Shifts in Positive Direction

- A recent public opinion poll of the Arab world shows that the perception of the United States is beginning to improve, while public views on Iran and al Qaeda are becoming less positive.

A “War of Choice” on Drugs in Mexico?

- A former Mexican government official questions the current government's approach to fighting drug cartels, calling it politically motivated.

Creative Approaches to Security Awareness Training

- Companies are starting to have fun with security awareness training videos, producing hip mockumentary films rather than boring tutorials.

Intellectual Property Piracy Harms Global Economy

- During a congressional field hearing in California, the entertainment industry proposed solutions to stem intellectual property piracy.

Preventing Squatting in Britain

- A real estate bust has led to increased squatting in the United Kingdom, but the private sector is offering innovative solutions.

Borders Complicate Efforts to Secure Personal Data

- The chairman of the Federal Trade Commission is calling on international organizations to work together to protect personal information while facilitating the global flow of information.

Interrupting the Money Flow

- Although effective, U.S. efforts to combat terrorism financing need improvement, says a former Treasury official.

India’s Growing Security Industry

- Rapid growth coupled with increased terrorism fears is spurring changes in this nascent industry.