1-Year Transition Period is Up The Age-Appropriate Design Code of Practice, or Children’s Code, came into force in the UK in September 2020, with a 12-month transition period to give organizations the time to prepare. All businesses and providers of online services used by children, now need to comply. This includes apps, online games, and web and social media sites. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) explains that the Code translates GDPR requirements into design standards, helping businesses understand what is expected of them....

The government hopes the move will boost growth for startups and small firms, as well as lead to faster scientific discoveries and delivery of public services. On the other hand, privacy experts worry that it could lead to lower protections for consumers. Aim to Develop a World-Leading Data Policy UK said that it intends to move away from EU’s data regulation framework and instead develop its own mechanisms. In an official press release, UK Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said that the country will explore international data partnerships....

The plan is a collaborative effort between the federal government and the critical infrastructure community and aims to bolster the water sector’s cyber capabilities. In October last year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned about cyber attempts to compromise the integrity of the US water systems. US to Extend Critical Infrastructure Protection Initiative to the Water Sector The water sector often lacks the funds and the personnel to respond to hacking threats....

While all three services provide the same end goal of streaming blocked content from anywhere in the world, they do so in very different ways. Depending on the amount of privacy, security, and speed you require when accessing streams, one service might be preferable over the others. We recommend VPNs, as they provide this unblocking service with the highest levels of anonymity, privacy protection, user-friendliness, and security. Check out our full review of NordVPN, one of the most secure and proven “no log” providers....

Organized by Riot Games, this tournament awards the winning team with the coveted Summoner’s Cup. This immortalizes them within the game with a team game skin and endows them with the largest chunk of the most lucrative monetary prize pool ever offered in professional League of Legends esports. If you’re hoping to watch the tournament, it’s available to stream live with multiple language commentary free on the Riot Games official LoL website or its Twitch channel....

Help is on the way. Use my quick guide to connect to US broadcasters and watch all the NCAA college basketball games that matter to you. Watch NCAA Men’s College Basketball Now! The PLUS package includes ABC, CBS, FOX, FS1, ESPN, ESPN2, NBC Sports, TNT, TBS, and truTV. The MAX package includes all the PLUS channels, along with the ACC Network, Big Ten Network, Longhorn Network, SEC Network, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, and FS2....

Cal Crutchlow will be racing for the Yamaha factory team, replacing Maverick Vinales. Jake Dixon will also be making his debut in MotoGP due to Morbidelli’s ongoing injuries. In-person attendance is possible thanks to the improving pandemic response in the United Kingdom, and it looks set to be a big event with support from headliners like Dizzee Rascal. MotoGP Streaming Rights There are a number of MotoGP broadcasters located across the world, and each has its own rights to host MotoGP streams....

However, there is a way to watch the Emilia-Romagna GP completely free. By using a VPN to get a Swiss IP address, you can gain access to the livestream on the Swiss channel SRF. This channel broadcasts the GP, on its website, live for free, starting at 14.30 CET (albeit with German commentary). To watch the GP for free, read our step-by-step guide below. Watch the GP of Emilia Romagna for free with a VPN Based on your IP address, sites and streaming services can see where you are in the world....

If you want to see the Europa League final, there are a lot of broadcasters worldwide that broadcast the match. For example, in the US, you can watch the finals via CBS and in the UK, you can watch it on BT Sport. BT Sport even broadcasts it on their website and on YouTube for free. For a list of all the official broadcasters check out the last part of the article....

Follow the steps below to set up a VPN and access legal and free football live streams. However, some fans may be unable to watch the mouthwatering action due to the geo-blocking of streams by their service provider. Others may not have purchased a subscription to their regional streaming service as they rarely watch football. We provide help for both sets of viewers in this article! We explain how you can easily use a VPN to not only overcome geo-blocking but also access free and legal live streams in other countries....

Creating realistic deepfakes is a time and resource-intensive process, but simple, basic deepfakes can already be made using tools that are easily available on the internet. While deepfakes have positive uses in fields such as education, content creation, and journalism, they are mostly used for spreading misinformation, revenge porn, sextortion, and phishing. Although it’s becoming increasingly harder to recognize them, you can spot a deepfake by any of these telltale signs:...

There are ways to protect yourself from ransomware attacks: If you want to learn more about ransomware, how to protect yourself against attacks and how to remove it, read our full article below. When the files are locked up and the ransomware infection is complete, the attacker sends a message instructing the victim to pay a ransom to get the files or access to devices back — hence, the “ransom” in ransomware....

Misinformation Begins to Spread The Wuhan coronavirus, provisionally named 2019-nCoV, was first reported early in December 2019. The first known human infection occurred in the Chinese province of Wuhan. The virus subsequently spread to all provinces of China and to more than two dozen other countries. On 30 January 2020, the novel coronavirus was declared a global health emergency by the WHO. Today, there are 40,158 confirmed cases of the infection....

We’ve found some great free live streams of Group Stage matches from around the globe. However, if you’re outside the country where the stream is broadcast, you’ll be blocked because of your location. You’ll need a VPN to change your IP address (digital location) to watch. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide on how to watch a free English-language stream of Mexico vs. Poland from an Irish broadcaster: The match kicks off at 11 AM (EST) in the United States....

Spike in Banking-Related Scams Every day, thousands of people fall victim to phishing and other fraud. Young and old alike, digitally literate or not so tech savvy. Likewise, banks of all sizes are suffering significant losses. Moreover, it is not all about money. For banks, their reputation is also at risk. And for individuals, their livelihood as well as their identity is at stake, as phishing is often used for identity theft....

Online colleges and schools provide courses comparable to those offered on-campus. You’ll receive lectures, assignments, projects, and assessments while earning the same number of credit hours as on-campus courses offer. The accredited online colleges below offer convenience, academic rigor, and promising graduate outcomes — so you can learn from home without missing out. Top 5 online colleges: Quick facts The best online colleges and universities: Our picks Using ZDNet’s ranking methodology, we found our top picks for online colleges and universities for 2022....

Luckily, there are alternatives that can help keep your online activity and identity safe while navigating the web. These search engines deliver the same experience without tracking you. Unfortunately, that won’t stop the sites you visit from doing so. However, using a VPN and a secret search engine offers you greater anonymity. A VPN encrypts your data and masks your IP address, making it difficult for hackers, snoops, and ISPs to monitor your online behavior....

1Password makes it possible to manage multiple password vaults, so you can easily share specific data with friends, family, or colleagues. We tested 1Password in detail to determine how good it is. Here’s our detailed 1Password review. 1Password Review: In a Nutshell In essence, 1Password is an excellent password manager that does what it’s supposed to do. Saving, updating, and generating passwords securely is a piece of cake with 1Password....

Quietly evolving since its launch in 1979, Usenet is a popular choice for millions of people looking for a free exchange of ideas through newsgroups, open forums, file-sharing, and unrestricted downloads. The platform has kept up with major changes in internet technology and remains a safe choice. But like all online platforms, there are a few privacy and safety concerns in Usenet. By combining Usenet with a VPN. You can access all the best parts of Usenet, without worrying about privacy, data leaks, or legal issues....

If you run your business from eBay, the consequences can be even more serious. eBay suspensions are often permanent and it can take customer service months to get around to looking into your case. That’s months of unmoved stock and a huge loss of earnings. To get around unfair eBay suspensions, many users are turning to eBay stealth accounts. When your account is suspended, all of the information linked to that account is logged by eBay — including your name, address, and IP address....