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Startup companies
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Your Former Employer Is Selling Your Slacks and Emails to Train AI

Founders of defunct startups are monetizing their digital remains, such as Slack messages and emails, through a growing ecosystem of buyers and middlemen.
fromwww.npr.org
19 hours ago

The Supreme Court case that could redefine your digital privacy

Geofencing allows the government to draw a virtual fence around a geographic area where a crime was committed. After that, the government seeks a warrant not to search a home or office, but to require a tech company to search its data to identify any of its millions of users who were within the geofence line at the time of the crime.
US news
#ai
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
fromComputerworld
2 days ago
European startups

Germany's sovereign AI hope changes hands

Aleph Alpha is merging with Canada's Cohere to create a powerful AI entity amid Europe's push for technological independence from US vendors.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
14 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
European startups
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Germany's sovereign AI hope changes hands

Aleph Alpha is merging with Canada's Cohere to create a powerful AI entity amid Europe's push for technological independence from US vendors.
Social media marketing
fromFortune
1 day ago

Most Australian teens admit the social media ban isn't working as they try to sidestep age verification blocks with face masks and their parents' IDs | Fortune

Teenagers in Australia are successfully circumventing social media bans through various methods, despite age restrictions implemented by the government.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic's Mythos

Mozilla used Anthropic's Mythos Preview to fix 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, while North Korean hackers exploited AI for cybercrime.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic's Mythos

Mozilla used Anthropic's Mythos Preview to fix 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, while North Korean hackers exploited AI for cybercrime.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 days ago

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.
fromTNW | Eu
2 days ago
EU data protection

EU child safety push stalls as ePrivacy derogation expires, age verification app hacked, and CSA Regulation stuck in trilogue

Europe's child protection efforts conflict with privacy laws, complicating the detection of online child exploitation.
London music
fromIndependent
23 hours ago

Brenda Power: I feel like someone has broken into my house and stolen my Sunday

The Sunday Miscellany theme tune, a beloved fixture for nearly two decades, has been removed by the public service broadcaster.
#social-media
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 weeks 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
fromExchangewire
3 weeks ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 weeks 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
fromExchangewire
3 weeks ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Which countries are restricting children's social media access and how

Australia becomes the first country to ban social media access for children under 16, reflecting concerns over children's health and safety.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Hidden Data Liability Every Leader Needs to Address Now

Data is no longer endlessly renewable; companies face a 'data liability gap' affecting AI systems and data recovery responsibilities.
#meta
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
Digital life

Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
fromFuturism
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

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

Mental health
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI | TechCrunch

Meta's new supervision tools allow parents to view topics their teens discuss with AI on Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
5 days ago

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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Thousands call on UK ministers to cut ties with US tech giant Palantir

Public concern over Palantir's contracts with UK entities has led to petitions urging the government to terminate these agreements.
Silicon Valley food
fromBon Appetit
2 days ago

Why Is a Pasta Sauce Company Recording Your Conversations?

Philz Coffee will keep all Pride flags up, a bipartisan bill allows SNAP recipients to buy hot rotisserie chicken, and Prego is launching a conversation-recording device.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
#uk-biobank
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What is the UK Biobank project and what are the privacy concerns around it?

Confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been compromised, raising concerns about the UK Biobank's data security and privacy.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Medical data of half a million Britons on sale in China after Biobank breach | Computer Weekly

Medical data of 500,000 British citizens was offered for sale on a Chinese website after a breach at UK Biobank.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms

Health data of 500,000 UK Biobank members was found for sale online, but it did not include personally identifying information.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What is the UK Biobank project and what are the privacy concerns around it?

Confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been compromised, raising concerns about the UK Biobank's data security and privacy.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Medical data of half a million Britons on sale in China after Biobank breach | Computer Weekly

Medical data of 500,000 British citizens was offered for sale on a Chinese website after a breach at UK Biobank.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms

Health data of 500,000 UK Biobank members was found for sale online, but it did not include personally identifying information.
#data-breach
France news
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens' IDs | TechCrunch

The French government agency ANTS confirmed a data breach affecting citizens' identity documents, potentially involving millions of personal records.
France news
fromEngadget
4 days ago

France's national agency for managing IDs and passports suffered a data breach last week

France Titres confirmed a security breach exposing personal data, including names and contact information, with potential for phishing attacks.
France news
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens' IDs | TechCrunch

The French government agency ANTS confirmed a data breach affecting citizens' identity documents, potentially involving millions of personal records.
France news
fromEngadget
4 days ago

France's national agency for managing IDs and passports suffered a data breach last week

France Titres confirmed a security breach exposing personal data, including names and contact information, with potential for phishing attacks.
Apple
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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.
Data science
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

Addressing the challenges of unstructured data governance for AI

Enterprises must enhance data governance for unstructured data as AI transforms data management practices.
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
6 days 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.
Digital life
fromFortune
2 days ago

Gen Alpha can't write emails to grandma without ChatGPT. It's time for a 'Digital Harm Tax' | Fortune

A new incentive structure, the 'Digital Harm Tax', is proposed to address the negative impacts of technology on youth.
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
Europe politics
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
#privacy
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Does The New Federal Data Privacy Bill Have A Snowball's Chance Of Passing? | AdExchanger

fromTechdirt
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Government Uses Targeted Advertising to Track Your Location. Here's What We Need to Do.

Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Does The New Federal Data Privacy Bill Have A Snowball's Chance Of Passing? | AdExchanger

House Republicans introduced the SECURE Data Act to create a national privacy standard that preempts state laws, targeting large data-handling companies.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
6 days 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
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week 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
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechdirt
1 month ago

The Government Uses Targeted Advertising to Track Your Location. Here's What We Need to Do.

Government agencies use online advertising data to track individuals without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say | TechCrunch

Two spying campaigns exploit telecom infrastructure weaknesses to track individuals' locations, revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in global phone networks.
#age-verification
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Proton CEO: Age checks turn internet into ID checkpoint

Age verification risks transforming the internet into a system requiring identification for all users, compromising anonymity and security.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

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

EU data protection
fromWIRED
1 week 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
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Proton CEO: Age checks turn internet into ID checkpoint

Age verification risks transforming the internet into a system requiring identification for all users, compromising anonymity and security.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
1 week 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.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
1 week 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.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The Anguish of Data Loss

Data preservation is crucial, yet digital devices are fragile and often treated carelessly, leading to significant loss when data is not backed up.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Some Interrail travellers told to cancel passports as hacked data posted online

Holidaymakers in Europe must replace passports after personal data was hacked and sold on the dark web, causing stress and financial burden.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Government adoption of AI agents could outpace the private sector

Agentic AI adoption in government is a leadership mandate, with 82% already using it and 71% planning to increase usage by 2026-2027.
#data-privacy
EU data protection
fromThedrum
6 days 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 technologies
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
6 days 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
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

A new Republican privacy bill could be 'worse than no standard at all'

Congress is attempting to pass a national data privacy law that may weaken protections in some states while strengthening them in others.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
6 days 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
6 days 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says

"In this case, a few bad apples have taken those data off the platform and they have listed the data for sale," Sir Rory told the BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Privacy professionals
Digital life
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
4 days ago

OpenAI now lets you screenshot your privacy in the foot

OpenAI's Chronicle captures user screens to enhance Codex's contextual understanding, raising privacy concerns similar to Microsoft's Recall.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos raises the stakes for security validation | Computer Weekly

The rise of autonomous AI in security introduces unpredictability, complicating the validation of defenses against evolving threats.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.

Universities often neglect DNS record maintenance, leading to hijacked subdomains that can appear in search results.
fromThe New Yorker
6 days 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
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
3 days ago

500k Biobank volunteers' data listed for sale on Alibaba

UK Biobank's volunteer data is for sale on Alibaba, raising concerns about potential identification despite claims of anonymization.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How the government is ramping up mass surveillance with AI-driven tech

Surveillance capitalism collects extensive personal data through various devices and technologies, often without user consent or effective opt-out options.
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.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 days 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.
fromMedium
2 months ago

Surveillance by default, consent by assumption

When presence becomes participation Ring's Search Party feature queries nearby cameras when a missing pet is reported. As Senator Ed Markey observed, this closely resembles neighbourhood-scale surveillance infrastructure. Crucially, Search Party does not operate in isolation. Ring's Familiar Faces feature applies facial recognition to anyone passing within camera range, continuously scanning and categorising faces without their explicit knowledge or agreement.
Privacy technologies
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

Young people increasingly view online privacy as inevitable loss rather than a right, accepting data sharing as currency for digital services while older privacy advocates warn this threatens fundamental freedoms.
Privacy professionals
fromPrivacy International
2 months ago

A Call for Class Action: how people are reclaiming control over their health data

Class actions in the US are increasingly used to hold companies accountable for exploiting highly valuable health data, creating financial incentives to change corporate behavior.
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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