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EU data protection
fromThedrum
1 day ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 day ago

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.
fromZDNET
6 days ago
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.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

My personal data has been leaked several times - this service helped clean it all up

Data removal services like DeleteMe help protect personal information from being sold online after data breaches.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
1 day ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 day ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
6 days ago

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 technologies
fromZDNET
1 month ago

My personal data has been leaked several times - this service helped clean it all up

Data removal services like DeleteMe help protect personal information from being sold online after data breaches.
#cybersecurity
France news
fromThe Local France
10 hours ago

Warning over cyber-attack on French government's ANTS platform

Hackers accessed personal details of users on the French government's ANTS platform, prompting warnings about potential phishing scams.
Apple
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Apple's Tim Cook leaves behind complicated legacy on privacy

Tim Cook's legacy as a privacy advocate is complicated by his concessions to government demands, particularly in China.
fromAfrica Check
1 day ago

Imposter Facebook page uses Watu branding to lure users into paying for non-existent goods

The page advertises a variety of products, including smartphones, audio systems, cookers, and TVs, requiring a small deposit from interested customers.
Fundraising
#meta
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and failing to prevent child exploitation.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
8 hours ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 hours ago

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.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and failing to prevent child exploitation.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
8 hours ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 hours ago

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.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 hours ago

Anthropic's latest AI model is sparking fears from cybersecurity experts and the banking sector. Here's why. | CBC News

Mythos, Anthropic's advanced AI model, poses cybersecurity risks by uncovering vulnerabilities faster than they can be fixed.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 hours ago

Anthropic's latest AI model is sparking fears from cybersecurity experts and the banking sector. Here's why. | CBC News

Mythos, Anthropic's advanced AI model, poses cybersecurity risks by uncovering vulnerabilities faster than they can be fixed.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
14 hours ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

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.
Data science
fromInfoWorld
15 hours ago

Addressing the challenges of unstructured data governance for AI

Enterprises must enhance data governance for unstructured data as AI transforms data management practices.
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

When Your Digital Life Vanishes

A broken phone or corrupted drive can mean the loss of work, evidence, art, or the last traces of the dead. But sometimes data-recovery experts can summon lost files from the void.
Digital life
Media industry
fromwww.bloomberg.com
5 hours ago

FTC Drops Ad Boycott Data Demands Made to Media Matters, Others

The FTC withdrew document demands from groups tracking online misinformation after settling antitrust claims against major advertisers.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

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.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
13 hours ago

Data Breaches at Healthcare Organizations in Illinois and Texas Affect 600,000

Three US healthcare organizations reported data breaches affecting nearly 600,000 individuals, with significant incidents in Texas and Illinois.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 day ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

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
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

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.
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

AI job scams are booming and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them

A seemingly perfect job opportunity turned out to be a scam, revealing red flags throughout the recruitment process.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

Marketers are putting personalization first on the data activation wishlist

Personalization at scale is the top data activation investment priority at 38%, followed by real-time campaign optimization and audience segmentation.
DevOps
fromwww.bankingdive.com
2 days ago

How proactive DEX strengthens IT compliance in financial services

Proactive DEX management helps financial services organizations address compliance challenges by continuously monitoring and improving the digital workplace.
Television
fromMen's Journal
2 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
fromNature
1 week ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Ex-parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law

We are aware of the arrest of an individual under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, but as this is a live police investigation we are unable to comment further.
EU data protection
Fundraising
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
4 days ago

Future-proofing your advertising strategy for a cookie-free climate

Advertisers in APAC must develop addressability strategies before third-party cookies are deprecated to maintain targeting and measurement capabilities.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
Social media marketing
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Rewards App Faces Data Broker Accusations; Apple Loves Advertising, Apparently | AdExchanger

Freecash faced allegations of extracting sensitive user data while promoting itself as a rewards app, leading to its removal from the App Store.
Privacy technologies
fromBGR
2 days ago

Should You Accept Or Reject Cookies From A Website? - BGR

Reject non-essential cookies to avoid data tracking and targeted ads while accepting essential cookies for website functionality.
EU data protection
fromTechRepublic
19 hours ago

EU to Classify ChatGPT as VLOSE Under Digital Services Act

ChatGPT may be classified as a 'Very Large Online Search Engine' under the Digital Services Act, imposing stricter compliance on OpenAI.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
4 hours ago

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.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
#age-verification
EU data protection
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Privacy technologies

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
fromTNW | Government-Policy
6 days ago
Privacy technologies

The EU says its age verification app is ready

The European Commission's age verification app uses zero-knowledge proof technology to confirm user age without exposing personal data.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

What are EU digital identity wallets? The benefits and risks explained

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and digital identity, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Why Trust and Verification Are Critical for Modern Online Platform Businesses

Trust is essential yet fragile in the digital economy, with platforms facing increasing challenges from sophisticated online scams.
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

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

"We're ⁠collecting data now and just realized that OKCupid must have a HUGE amount of awesome data for this," Clarifai founder and CEO Matthew Zeiler wrote in an email to OkCupid co-founder Maxwell Krohn, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters.
Privacy professionals
#linkedin
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Europe Gets Serious About Age Verification Online

Five EU countries are testing a digital wallet for age verification, but progress varies significantly among them.
fromEngadget
5 hours ago

Florida AG opens criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT

Florida law states that anyone who aids, abets, or counsels someone in the commission of a crime, and that crime is committed or attempted, may be considered a principal to the crime.
Privacy professionals
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.
#identity-verification
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 days ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 days ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
1 day ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromGeeky Gadgets
4 days ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

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.
Marketing
fromCMSWire.com
2 months ago

The Cookie Banner Checklist That Actually Matters

A centralized resource delivers actionable research, editorial insight and practical data to guide CMOs and customer experience leaders through complex customer and organizational landscapes.
Privacy professionals
fromExtremeTech
5 days ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
3 weeks ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
fromThe Hacker News
3 months ago

The Hidden Risk of Orphan Accounts

Traditional IAM and IGA systems are designed primarily for human users and depend on manual onboarding and integration for each application - connectors, schema mapping, entitlement catalogs, and role modeling. Many applications never make it that far. Meanwhile, non-human identities (NHIs): service accounts, bots, APIs, and agent-AI processes are natively ungoverned, operating outside standard IAM frameworks and often without ownership, visibility, or lifecycle controls.
Information security
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Age verification isn't sage verification inside OSes

California's Digital Age Assurance Act attempts age verification for minors but is vague, incoherent, and creates liability risks without clearly defining compliance requirements or addressing practical implementation across diverse computing devices.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How to clean up your digital footprint - and why it matters more than you think

Abandoned social media accounts and old posts create digital vulnerabilities requiring regular maintenance to protect reputation and prevent identity theft or fraud.
fromCoindesk
2 months ago

Privacy

This Privacy Notice applies to all personal information processed by CoinDesk, including its affiliates and subsidiaries (" CoinDesk," " we," " us," or " our "). It covers the information CoinDesk collects through the websites, mobile applications, electronic devices, all other products and services we provide, any other services that display this Privacy Notice, all of the associated content, functionalities, and advertising, and when you communicate with us by phone, email, or otherwise (collectively, the " Services ").
Privacy professionals
fromoregonlive
2 months ago

Your personal data is being sold right now. Here's what you can do

Oregon allows consumers to opt out when companies collect and sell personal details gained in online transactions or simply when people log on to a website or use an app. Under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act, residents can see what data companies keep about them, request corrections or deletion and opt out of data sales, targeted advertising and certain types of profiling. Businesses must also disclose their data practices and obtain consent before collecting sensitive information such as precise location, biometric or some health data.
Privacy professionals
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