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Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

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Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

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Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.

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Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.

22 hours ago

Meta staff protest surveillance software on work PCs

Meta is implementing surveillance software on employee computers to gather data for improving AI models.

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.

Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Meta is being sued for allegedly prioritizing profits over user safety by allowing scam ads on its platforms.

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.

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fromDigiday

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.

11 hours ago

UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people's phones | TechCrunch

More than half of the world's governments now have access to commercial spyware, increasing risks for citizens and critical infrastructure.

7 hours ago

Linux may get exemption from Colorado age-check bill

OS-level age checks for open source systems raise concerns, but proposed exemptions in Colorado may set a precedent amid potential federal legislation.

#ofcom

UK watchdog to investigate Telegram over alleged child sexual abuse material

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material under the UK's Online Safety Act.

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material.

UK watchdog to investigate Telegram over alleged child sexual abuse material

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material under the UK's Online Safety Act.

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material.

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#data-privacy

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Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

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Think You're Not A Data Broker? California's Delete Act Might Say Otherwise | AdExchanger

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Privacy professionals

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.

Privacy professionals

Google Broke Its Promise to Me. Now ICE Has My Data.

Google provided user data to ICE without notification, violating a promise to users.

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

Excessive data collection by rental platforms increases tenant vulnerability, prompting calls for reduced personal information requirements.

Think You're Not A Data Broker? California's Delete Act Might Say Otherwise | AdExchanger

California's data broker registration requirements mandate businesses to register and comply with consumer data deletion requests or face significant penalties.

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Google Broke Its Promise to Me. Now ICE Has My Data.

Google provided user data to ICE without notification, violating a promise to users.

Privacy professionals

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

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Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

fromKqed

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.

fromSecuritymagazine

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.

Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

Microsoft's cookie policies raise concerns about user privacy despite opting out of third-party data sharing.

fromKqed

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.

more#privacy

16 hours ago

The Pope's Warnings About AI Were AI-Generated, a Detection Tool Claims

AI-generated content is increasingly prevalent online, raising concerns about authenticity and responsibility in personal disputes.

#ai-ethics

fromTNW | Business

16 hours ago

Florida opens first criminal AI probe into OpenAI

Florida Attorney General opens investigation into OpenAI for ChatGPT's alleged role in a mass shooting.

Clarifai deletes 3 million photos that OkCupid provided to train facial recognition AI, report says | TechCrunch

Clarifai deleted 3 million photos from OkCupid used for AI training after FTC investigation revealed privacy violations.

fromTNW | Business

16 hours ago

Florida opens first criminal AI probe into OpenAI

Florida Attorney General opens investigation into OpenAI for ChatGPT's alleged role in a mass shooting.

Clarifai deletes 3 million photos that OkCupid provided to train facial recognition AI, report says | TechCrunch

Clarifai deleted 3 million photos from OkCupid used for AI training after FTC investigation revealed privacy violations.

more#ai-ethics

7 hours ago

GitHub CLI begins collecting client-side user telemetry

As agentic adoption of GitHub CLI grows, our team needs visibility into how features are being used in practice. We use this data to prioritize our work and evaluate whether features are meeting real user needs.

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#data-breach

10 hours ago

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Cosmetics giant Rituals confirms data breach of customer membership records | TechCrunch

fromFast Company

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Lovable left AI prompts and user data exposed, one researcher found

Amtrak Data Breach Exposes 2.1M Records, Reports Suggest Larger Leak

Amtrak customers face data exposure due to a breach affecting millions of records, including personal and travel-related information.

Privacy professionals

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

fromTechzine Global

Dutch ecommerce site Bol.com investigates claims of a data breach

A dataset of approximately 400,000 customer records from Bol.com is allegedly for sale, raising concerns about a potential data breach.

Clothing Retailer Patches Website Flaw Exposing Customer Data

A flaw in Express's website allowed unauthorized access to customer data through sequential order IDs in URLs.

10 hours ago

Cosmetics giant Rituals confirms data breach of customer membership records | TechCrunch

Rituals confirmed a data breach affecting customers' personal information after hackers stole data from its membership database.

fromFast Company

Lovable left AI prompts and user data exposed, one researcher found

Lovable's platform exposed users' private data, including chat histories and source code, to other users due to a significant data breach.

Amtrak Data Breach Exposes 2.1M Records, Reports Suggest Larger Leak

Amtrak customers face data exposure due to a breach affecting millions of records, including personal and travel-related information.

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.

fromTechzine Global

Dutch ecommerce site Bol.com investigates claims of a data breach

A dataset of approximately 400,000 customer records from Bol.com is allegedly for sale, raising concerns about a potential data breach.

Clothing Retailer Patches Website Flaw Exposing Customer Data

A flaw in Express's website allowed unauthorized access to customer data through sequential order IDs in URLs.

more#data-breach

fromMail Online

Alarm over new coffee chain invading the US and secret of $1.99 brew

Luckin Coffee's digital payment policy raises concerns about potential data sharing with the Chinese government, posing risks to American consumers.

fromTNW | Business

FTC settles OkCupid data scandal with no fin

Clarifai deleted three million OkCupid user photos after a privacy violation settlement with the FTC, which imposed no financial penalties on OkCupid.

AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training

Clarifai deleted 3 million profile photos from OkCupid after a settlement with the FTC for violating privacy policies.

#fisa

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without reforms.

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.

House readies vote to renew FISA 702 without a warrant amendment

The House is set to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA without a warrant requirement, despite concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without reforms.

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.

House readies vote to renew FISA 702 without a warrant amendment

The House is set to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA without a warrant requirement, despite concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.

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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Copyright and DMCA Best Practices for Fediverse Operators

Operators of decentralized social media must take steps to protect against copyright liability to limit legal exposure.

#cybersecurity

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims | TechCrunch

Unauthorized users accessed Mythos, a cybersecurity tool by Anthropic, through a third-party vendor, raising concerns about its potential misuse.

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore accessed the Supreme Court's filing system and other accounts using stolen credentials, publicly posting sensitive personal information of individuals online.

fromThe Hacker News

Hidden Passenger? How Taboola Routes Logged-In Banking Sessions to Temu

A bank's Taboola pixel redirected users to a Temu tracking endpoint without consent or security controls detecting the violation.

Nightclub Giant RCI Hospitality Reports Data Breach

RCI Hospitality Holdings reported a cybersecurity incident exposing sensitive personal information of independent contractors due to an IDOR vulnerability.

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims | TechCrunch

Unauthorized users accessed Mythos, a cybersecurity tool by Anthropic, through a third-party vendor, raising concerns about its potential misuse.

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore accessed the Supreme Court's filing system and other accounts using stolen credentials, publicly posting sensitive personal information of individuals online.

fromThe Hacker News

Hidden Passenger? How Taboola Routes Logged-In Banking Sessions to Temu

A bank's Taboola pixel redirected users to a Temu tracking endpoint without consent or security controls detecting the violation.

Nightclub Giant RCI Hospitality Reports Data Breach

RCI Hospitality Holdings reported a cybersecurity incident exposing sensitive personal information of independent contractors due to an IDOR vulnerability.

more#cybersecurity

fromTechzine Global

Lovable under fire over data breach

Lovable faced criticism for a vulnerability that exposed users' sensitive data, including source code and chat history, due to insufficient access controls.

fromLos Angeles Times

Woman says chatbot pushed her son to suicide and these 'guardrails' are crucial

Legislation is proposed to regulate companion chatbots to protect minors from potential harm, requiring risk assessments and crisis resource referrals.

fromFortune

JetBlue told a grieving customer to clear his cookies after a $230 price hike-then deleted the evidence | Fortune

JetBlue faced backlash for suggesting users clear browser data to avoid fare increases, clarifying that prices are based on real-time availability, not personal data.

#openai

Florida probes ChatGPT role in mass shooting. OpenAI says bot "not responsible."

OpenAI is cooperating with authorities investigating a mass shooting linked to a ChatGPT account, emphasizing it did not promote illegal actions.

Florida AG opens criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT

Florida's Attorney General has initiated a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT related to a mass shooting incident at Florida State University.

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.

Florida probes ChatGPT role in mass shooting. OpenAI says bot "not responsible."

OpenAI is cooperating with authorities investigating a mass shooting linked to a ChatGPT account, emphasizing it did not promote illegal actions.

Florida AG opens criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT

Florida's Attorney General has initiated a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT related to a mass shooting incident at Florida State University.

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.

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#surveillance

fromAdvocate.com

Madison Square Garden security allegedly tracked a trans woman's movements, including bathroom breaks, down to the second

Jim Dolan's security allegedly used surveillance to track a transgender woman and others at Madison Square Garden and other venues since 2018.

British universities paid security firm to spy' on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a firm led by ex-military officials to monitor student protests and academics, particularly those supporting Palestine.

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

fromAdvocate.com

Madison Square Garden security allegedly tracked a trans woman's movements, including bathroom breaks, down to the second

Jim Dolan's security allegedly used surveillance to track a transgender woman and others at Madison Square Garden and other venues since 2018.

British universities paid security firm to spy' on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a firm led by ex-military officials to monitor student protests and academics, particularly those supporting Palestine.

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

more#surveillance

They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They're Sworn Enemies

GrapheneOS is highly regarded for mobile security, but its creator, Daniel Micay, has a controversial and enigmatic reputation within the cybersecurity community.

fromKotaku

MindsEye Developer Under Fire From Employees For Surveillance Software

Employees of Build a Rocket Boy are suing for installing invasive surveillance software without consent and mishandling redundancy processes.

fromAbove the Law

Lawyers Using ChatGPT: Let's Be Careful - Above the Law

Legal professionals risk client confidentiality by using GenAI tools without considering the potential exposure of sensitive information.

fromMail Online

CrunchyRoll users slammed with lawsuit as millions of users exposed

Crunchyroll faces a class-action lawsuit after a data breach exposed personal information of 6.8 million users due to inadequate data security.

#linkedin

fromtechsciencetoday

LinkedIn Accused of Spying on Its Users

LinkedIn faces serious allegations of corporate espionage, claiming it collects user data without consent through hidden code.

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.

fromtechsciencetoday

LinkedIn Accused of Spying on Its Users

LinkedIn faces serious allegations of corporate espionage, claiming it collects user data without consent through hidden code.

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.

more#linkedin

fromGameSpot

Sony Has Global Plans For PlayStation Age Verification - Report

PlayStation users must verify their age to access online communication features later this year.

fromHoodline

Brooklyn ShopRite's Biometric Notice Raises Shopper Concern

ShopRite may collect biometric data, raising privacy concerns among shoppers about surveillance and data handling practices.

Half of the 6 Million Internet-Facing FTP Servers Lack Encryption

Approximately 6 million internet-accessible systems are using FTP today, and almost half of them do not use encryption, exposing enterprises and end users to avoidable risks.

Privacy professionals

US gets second Scattered Spider-linked guilty plea

A Scottish man pleaded guilty to a phishing and SIM-swap scheme, stealing over $8 million in cryptocurrency.

#hacking

British Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty in the US

Tyler Robert Buchanan pleaded guilty to conspiracy for hacking and stealing over $8 million in cryptocurrency from multiple companies.

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.

fromKotaku

GTA 6 Hackers Say They Will Release The Breached Data After Ransom Demands Not Met - Kotaku

ShinyHunters plans to publish stolen data from Rockstar after ransom demands were not met.

British Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty in the US

Tyler Robert Buchanan pleaded guilty to conspiracy for hacking and stealing over $8 million in cryptocurrency from multiple companies.

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.

fromKotaku

GTA 6 Hackers Say They Will Release The Breached Data After Ransom Demands Not Met - Kotaku

ShinyHunters plans to publish stolen data from Rockstar after ransom demands were not met.

more#hacking

fromABC7 San Francisco

3 days ago

Antioch police launches Flock Camera Transparency Portal, allowing public to access data

Antioch Police Department utilizes Flock cameras to solve felony cases and enhance transparency through a new public portal.

#palantir

3 days ago

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.

3 days ago

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.

more#palantir

fromFast Company

How to hide your sensitive info (for real) when using ChatGPT and other AI chatbots

Chatbots can be useful for summarizing complex information, but sensitive data must be properly redacted to ensure privacy.

Atlassian to train AI on user data unless law or cash say no

Atlassian will seek to collect two types of data from its 300,000 global customers: metadata and in-app data from Jira, Confluence, and its other cloud products, which will then be fed into the company's models.

Privacy professionals

fromGSMArena.com

India drops proposal to make smartphone brands pre-install unique ID app Aadhaar on their devices

The Indian government has rejected a proposal to mandate pre-installation of the Aadhaar app on smartphones due to security and cost concerns.

fromGeeky Gadgets

Why ChatGPT is Suddenly Collecting 70% More of Your Personal Data

Data collection by AI chatbots has surged, raising significant privacy concerns as 70% now gather user location data, up from 40% last year.

fromInsideHook

I've Seen Stun Guns Go Through TSA - Why Do My Liquids Matter?

TSA failed to detect a stun gun in carry-on luggage during three separate flights in 2025.

fromLGBTQ Nation

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

California Assembly passed a bill to protect patient privacy against out-of-state subpoenas for medical records related to gender-affirming and reproductive care.

fromFortune

As a small business owner, I never expected to pay $100,000 protecting my business from ransomware | Fortune

Ransomware attacks can severely impact small businesses, leading to significant recovery costs despite having cyber insurance.

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing' | CBC News

The federal NDP motion to ban surveillance pricing was voted down, allowing businesses to use personal data for dynamic pricing.

Exclusive: Fashion retailer Express left customers' personal data and order details exposed to the internet

Express fixed a security flaw that exposed customer order details and personal information on its website.

fromExtremeTech

Google, Microsoft, and Meta Ignore Your Ad Tracking Opt-Outs, Audit Reveals

Google, Microsoft, and Meta track users' browsing habits despite opt-out requests, violating privacy regulations.

Agencies report over 3,000 AI use cases in 2025

The Office of Management and Budget unveiled the completed 2025 Federal Agency Artificial Intelligence Use Case Inventory, documenting 3,611 individual use cases across 56 submitting agencies. This represents a 105% increase from 2024's reported use cases, which came in at 1,757.

Privacy professionals

Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities 'for a few use cases'

Anthropic is implementing identity verification for certain capabilities on Claude, requiring users to provide a government-issued ID and a selfie.

fromTelecompetitor

WBA releases Wi-Fi security standards

WBA's new Wi-Fi Security Guidelines aim to standardize security practices and enhance user trust in public and enterprise networks.

fromAol

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.

Comcast's $117.5M Breach Settlement: Up to 30M People May Qualify

Comcast will pay $117.5 million in a class action settlement due to a 2023 cybersecurity incident exposing customer data.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.

#google

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Google May Use Spam Report Submissions For Manual Actions

Google now uses spam report submissions to take manual action against violations of its spam policies.

fromThe Verge

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.

Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout

A class action lawsuit against Google over unauthorized data use on Android may result in $135 million in payouts for millions of users.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Google May Use Spam Report Submissions For Manual Actions

Google now uses spam report submissions to take manual action against violations of its spam policies.

fromThe Verge

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.

Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout

A class action lawsuit against Google over unauthorized data use on Android may result in $135 million in payouts for millions of users.

more#google

from404 Media

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.

fromRoute Fifty

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.

fromMail Online

Warning to iPhone users over iCloud storage scam exposing bank details

A new email scam targets iPhone users, posing as iCloud notifications to steal personal and banking information.