Almost all IT professionals taking part in a recent global survey agreed customer data privacy concerns are a critical issue at the C-level, but fewer than one in 10 of respondents believe that current privacy and consent methods are adequate.…
There could be localized overland flooding in the western region of Manitoba, while the Red River is expected to peak in Winnipeg March 20 to 22, the Province of Manitoba stated Thursday in a release. “The Red River is expected…
LOS ANGELES — Google Inc. wants the United States Congress to create new powers for the American government that would let Google receive special, expedited permission to bring to market a self-driving car that has no steering wheel or pedals.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Homeland Security Department on Thursday formally began sharing details of new digital threats with private business and other government agencies, a culmination of a longtime effort to improve cybersecurity. “This is the ‘if you…
A new investigation suggests many anchor losses are avoidable and shed light on a potentially bigger issue: the need for crews to be aware of the environmental loads for which equipment is designed. A rising number of anchor losses reported…
The aggregate value of global insurance transactions in the property-casualty, life and health sectors last year was four times higher than in 2014, reaching US$195 billion, notes a study released this week by Conning, Inc. “M&A activity in 2015 was…
BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. officials moved Thursday to strengthen safety rules for the nation’s 300,000-mile network of natural gas transmission pipelines in response to numerous fiery accidents, including a 2010 California explosion that killed eight people and injured more than…
The federal government announced Thursday that Transport Minister Marc Garneau has endorsed an online awareness tool for handling flammable liquid emergencies. The tool was developed by Enform, a group of six oil and gas industry associations. That tool “helps first…
Smart home technology can serve as a prevention tool for homeowners looking to reduce potential damage related to exposure to the elements, with Allstate Canada reporting Thursday a company review of home claims reveals almost one in four are related…
Tremendous opportunities exist for insurers around the world to capitalize on the largely untapped cyber insurance market, a move that could help them balance their risk portfolios and maintain a positive outlook, suggests a report released this week by IDC…
CALGARY — A lawsuit filed by a local builder against Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi was dropped but the process has resulted in Nenshi facing legal fees nearing the six-figure mark. Nenshi says the defamation lawsuit lasted nearly two years and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Facing an unprecedented daylong shutdown of the Metro subway system serving Washington, D.C. and its suburbs, hundreds of thousands of commuters in United States capital were forced to turn to Plan B on Wednesday. While some took…