#data-privacy
#data-privacy

TikTok gets a hefty fine in the EU for transferring user data to China

TikTok fined €530 million for GDPR violations regarding user data transfers to China.

TikTok fined $600 million for sending user data to China

TikTok faces a €530 million fine for GDPR violations related to transferring European user data to China.

TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China

TikTok was fined 530 million euros for failing to protect European users' data from Chinese access.

11 hours ago

US politics

Trump promises protection for TikTok as sale deadline nears

Trump has a fondness for TikTok, indicating it will be protected amid divestment discussions due to its popularity with young voters.

Mobile UX

fromGSMArena.com

TikTok gets a hefty fine in the EU for transferring user data to China

TikTok fined €530 million for GDPR violations regarding user data transfers to China.

TikTok fined $600 million for sending user data to China

TikTok faces a €530 million fine for GDPR violations related to transferring European user data to China.

TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China

TikTok was fined 530 million euros for failing to protect European users' data from Chinese access.

11 hours ago

US politics

Trump promises protection for TikTok as sale deadline nears

Trump has a fondness for TikTok, indicating it will be protected amid divestment discussions due to its popularity with young voters.

more#tiktok

#social-media

Social media marketing

Facebook Allegedly Detected When Teen Girls Deleted Selfies So It Could Serve Them Beauty Ads

Surveillance capitalism thrives on personal data, fueling targeted advertising and massive revenue in the digital landscape.

Privacy professionals

Think Twice Before Creating That ChatGPT Action Figure

OpenAI's new image generator allows users to create personalized action figures, but it comes with hidden data privacy concerns.

Using AI image editors involves sharing significant amounts of personal and contextual data.

Social media marketing

Facebook Allegedly Detected When Teen Girls Deleted Selfies So It Could Serve Them Beauty Ads

Surveillance capitalism thrives on personal data, fueling targeted advertising and massive revenue in the digital landscape.

Privacy professionals

Think Twice Before Creating That ChatGPT Action Figure

OpenAI's new image generator allows users to create personalized action figures, but it comes with hidden data privacy concerns.

Using AI image editors involves sharing significant amounts of personal and contextual data.

Government Launching Database of Everyday People With Autism

The NIH is launching a registry to track Americans with autism, raising privacy concerns over data collection methods.

Artificial intelligence

Lattica enters market with FHE for AI privacy issues

Lattica launches a cloud-based platform utilizing Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure AI model usage in sensitive sectors.

Privacy professionals

Saskatoon children's hospital nurse unlawfully snooped on records of 314 patients: privacy report

A nurse illegally accessed private medical records of 314 patients without authority, raising issues around insider threats and data privacy.

NYC parents

Government Launching Database of Everyday People With Autism

The NIH is launching a registry to track Americans with autism, raising privacy concerns over data collection methods.

Artificial intelligence

Lattica enters market with FHE for AI privacy issues

Lattica launches a cloud-based platform utilizing Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure AI model usage in sensitive sectors.

Privacy professionals

Saskatoon children's hospital nurse unlawfully snooped on records of 314 patients: privacy report

A nurse illegally accessed private medical records of 314 patients without authority, raising issues around insider threats and data privacy.

Mobile app users expect performance, privacy, and AI

Mobile app performance is critical for maintaining brand integrity and user loyalty.

Transparency in data usage is essential for user trust and satisfaction.

#regulatory-compliance

fromwww.bbc.com

Meta warns of 'worse' experience for European users

Meta warns of potential negative experiences for European users due to regulatory changes.

A new consent model by Meta may face compliance issues under EU regulations.

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Artificial intelligence

Building Secure Data Pipelines for Insurance AI: Insights from Balaji Adusupalli's Research | HackerNoon

AI is transforming the insurance industry, but poses challenges in data management and compliance.

Transitioning to federated AI systems can enhance data privacy and regulatory compliance in insurance.

fromwww.bbc.com

more#regulatory-compliance

Meta warns of 'worse' experience for European users

Meta warns of potential negative experiences for European users due to regulatory changes.

A new consent model by Meta may face compliance issues under EU regulations.

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Artificial intelligence

Building Secure Data Pipelines for Insurance AI: Insights from Balaji Adusupalli's Research | HackerNoon

AI is transforming the insurance industry, but poses challenges in data management and compliance.

Transitioning to federated AI systems can enhance data privacy and regulatory compliance in insurance.

#artificial-intelligence

fromMedium

The AI trust dilemma: balancing innovation with user safety

To build trustworthy AI products, emphasize data safety and user trust through transparency and responsible practices.

NYC startup

Welcome to Sam Altman's Orb Store

The World app has generated excitement and concerns about its implications and size.

Artificial intelligence

Meta launches a standalone AI app to compete with ChatGPT | TechCrunch

Meta's new AI app leverages user data for personalized interactions, differentiating itself from competitors.

The app introduces a Discover feed for sharing AI interactions with friends.

Artificial intelligence

House Dems demand DOGE 'immediately terminate' unauthorized AI use

Democratic Congress members demand clarification on unauthorized AI usage in government agencies, highlighting data privacy risks and the need for oversight.

fromIrish Independent

All 'public' Facebook and Instagram posts and photos by Irish and European users to be switched on for Meta's AI-training system

Meta's AI system will analyze public user content on its platforms in the EU to enhance cultural insights.

fromIT Pro

Meta just revived plans to train AI models with European user data - here's how you can opt out

Meta is resuming AI training in Europe using users' public content and conversations with its chatbot, allowing Europeans to opt out.

fromMedium

The AI trust dilemma: balancing innovation with user safety

To build trustworthy AI products, emphasize data safety and user trust through transparency and responsible practices.

NYC startup

Welcome to Sam Altman's Orb Store

The World app has generated excitement and concerns about its implications and size.

Meta launches a standalone AI app to compete with ChatGPT | TechCrunch

Meta's new AI app leverages user data for personalized interactions, differentiating itself from competitors.

The app introduces a Discover feed for sharing AI interactions with friends.

House Dems demand DOGE 'immediately terminate' unauthorized AI use

Democratic Congress members demand clarification on unauthorized AI usage in government agencies, highlighting data privacy risks and the need for oversight.

fromIrish Independent

All 'public' Facebook and Instagram posts and photos by Irish and European users to be switched on for Meta's AI-training system

Meta's AI system will analyze public user content on its platforms in the EU to enhance cultural insights.

fromIT Pro

more#artificial-intelligence

Meta just revived plans to train AI models with European user data - here's how you can opt out

Meta is resuming AI training in Europe using users' public content and conversations with its chatbot, allowing Europeans to opt out.

fromPrivacy International

No Body's Business But Mine: How Menstruation Apps Are Sharing Your Data

Developers can enhance apps using analytics while ensuring user data privacy and compliance with regulations.

#technology

How Covered California sent patient's personal health data to LinkedIn

Covered California's health insurance site compromised user data by sending sensitive information to LinkedIn, revealing systemic privacy issues.

fromsfist.com

Meta Launches Standalone AI App, Hopes It Will Compete With ChatGPT

Meta launches standalone AI app amid tarnished reputation, hoping to rival ChatGPT with superior personalized interactions.

Roam Research

Google Maps is watching you but, after 20 years, we'd be lost without it

Google Maps has become essential for navigation and rural businesses in Ireland since 2005, despite ongoing concerns about data privacy.

fromEntrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

AI Remembered My Confidential Data - and That's a Problem | Entrepreneur

AI can leak sensitive information inadvertently, creating false narratives about individuals.

Trusting AI with confidential data poses significant risks in business.

How Covered California sent patient's personal health data to LinkedIn

Covered California's health insurance site compromised user data by sending sensitive information to LinkedIn, revealing systemic privacy issues.

fromsfist.com

Meta Launches Standalone AI App, Hopes It Will Compete With ChatGPT

Meta launches standalone AI app amid tarnished reputation, hoping to rival ChatGPT with superior personalized interactions.

Roam Research

Google Maps is watching you but, after 20 years, we'd be lost without it

Google Maps has become essential for navigation and rural businesses in Ireland since 2005, despite ongoing concerns about data privacy.

fromEntrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

AI Remembered My Confidential Data - and That's a Problem | Entrepreneur

AI can leak sensitive information inadvertently, creating false narratives about individuals.

Trusting AI with confidential data poses significant risks in business.

How to prevent your streaming device from tracking your viewing habits (and why it makes a difference)

Many streaming devices collect excessive user data, compromising privacy and leading to targeted advertisements.

Users can regain control over privacy settings on streaming devices to limit data collection.

Utilizing a VPN can help protect user anonymity and reduce tracking by streaming services.

Privacy technologies

Is your Roku TV spying on you? Probably, but here's how to put an end to it

Streaming devices track user data extensively, affecting privacy and ad experiences.

Users can take steps like adjusting settings and using VPNs to protect their data.

Privacy technologies

Is your Roku TV spying on you? Likely, but here's how you can take back control

Consumer data tracking on streaming devices can undermine privacy, but there are ways to manage and limit this tracking effectively.

How to prevent your streaming device from tracking your viewing habits (and why it makes a difference)

Many streaming devices collect excessive user data, compromising privacy and leading to targeted advertisements.

Users can regain control over privacy settings on streaming devices to limit data collection.

Utilizing a VPN can help protect user anonymity and reduce tracking by streaming services.

Privacy technologies

Is your Roku TV spying on you? Probably, but here's how to put an end to it

Streaming devices track user data extensively, affecting privacy and ad experiences.

Users can take steps like adjusting settings and using VPNs to protect their data.

Privacy technologies

Is your Roku TV spying on you? Likely, but here's how you can take back control

Consumer data tracking on streaming devices can undermine privacy, but there are ways to manage and limit this tracking effectively.

Verve & Audigent Bring Curation to Scaled Audiences Across In-App & CTV Channels

Verve and Audigent collaborate to enhance advertising targeting in privacy-sensitive, ID-less environments, reaching 2.5 billion global users.

Privacy technologies

Cookie pop-ups don't have to be a fact of life online - how I block them and why

Cookies collect personal user data, influencing web performance and advertising.

Artificial intelligence

At Possible, generative AI shifts from shiny object to useful tool, but with a long way to go

Marketers are now focused on practical applications of AI rather than future possibilities.

fromExchangewire

Verve & Audigent Bring Curation to Scaled Audiences Across In-App & CTV Channels

Verve and Audigent collaborate to enhance advertising targeting in privacy-sensitive, ID-less environments, reaching 2.5 billion global users.

Privacy technologies

Cookie pop-ups don't have to be a fact of life online - how I block them and why

Cookies collect personal user data, influencing web performance and advertising.

Artificial intelligence

At Possible, generative AI shifts from shiny object to useful tool, but with a long way to go

Marketers are now focused on practical applications of AI rather than future possibilities.

more#advertising

#cybersecurity

A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data

Allegations suggest potential breaches of data security by the Department of Government Efficiency under President Trump's administration.

fromFox News

Blue Shield exposed 4.7M patients' health data to Google

Healthcare institutions are often lax about protecting sensitive data, as demonstrated by Blue Shield of California's three-year data-sharing incident with Google.

Signalgate: Security culture? America's screwed

US officials' use of insecure devices for sensitive communications jeopardizes national security and military operations.

House Democrats: DOGE is building a "cross-agency master database" of Americans' sensitive information

A database may be created to combine personal information from IRS, SSA, and voting records, targeting undocumented migrants.

fromFast Company

Digital life

Why cloud dependency is not the future of home automation

There is a notable shift towards locally controlled smart home technologies driven by security and privacy concerns over cloud-dependent systems.

Privacy professionals

Explaining what's happening in a cyber attack is hard but crucial | Computer Weekly

Effective communication during cyber incidents is crucial for maintaining customer trust and reputation.

Companies face challenges in aligning their messaging with the evolving nature of cyber incidents.

A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data

Allegations suggest potential breaches of data security by the Department of Government Efficiency under President Trump's administration.

fromFox News

Blue Shield exposed 4.7M patients' health data to Google

Healthcare institutions are often lax about protecting sensitive data, as demonstrated by Blue Shield of California's three-year data-sharing incident with Google.

Signalgate: Security culture? America's screwed

US officials' use of insecure devices for sensitive communications jeopardizes national security and military operations.

House Democrats: DOGE is building a "cross-agency master database" of Americans' sensitive information

A database may be created to combine personal information from IRS, SSA, and voting records, targeting undocumented migrants.

fromFast Company

Digital life

Why cloud dependency is not the future of home automation

There is a notable shift towards locally controlled smart home technologies driven by security and privacy concerns over cloud-dependent systems.

Privacy professionals

Explaining what's happening in a cyber attack is hard but crucial | Computer Weekly

Effective communication during cyber incidents is crucial for maintaining customer trust and reputation.

Companies face challenges in aligning their messaging with the evolving nature of cyber incidents.

Microsoft getting nervous about Europe's tech independence

Microsoft commits to privacy safeguards amid US-Europe geopolitical tensions.

The company vows to defend European customers' data against US government actions if necessary.

fromArs Technica

In depth with Windows 11 Recall-and what Microsoft has (and hasn't) fixed

Microsoft's Recall feature faced backlash due to privacy concerns and security flaws in its first version.

The updated Recall now incorporates strict security measures and is optional for users.

European startups

Microsoft getting nervous about Europe's tech independence

Microsoft commits to privacy safeguards amid US-Europe geopolitical tensions.

The company vows to defend European customers' data against US government actions if necessary.

fromArs Technica

In depth with Windows 11 Recall-and what Microsoft has (and hasn't) fixed

Microsoft's Recall feature faced backlash due to privacy concerns and security flaws in its first version.

The updated Recall now incorporates strict security measures and is optional for users.

more#microsoft

fromPrivacy International

Opinion: California's battle over data privacy protections reaches a crossroads

The algorithm in scheduling can unfairly deprioritize workers, impacting their earnings without transparency.

California's proposed privacy regulations could significantly weaken protections against automated decisions affecting workers.

Key leaders in Californian privacy protections have departed, leading to shifts against consumer interests.

#surveillance

Privacy professionals

The US border surveillance expansion has global implications

The US government is increasingly monitoring and collecting data from travelers, raising concerns about safety and privacy.

Travel to the US involves risks related to personal data exposure and increased scrutiny at borders.

Privacy professionals

Opinion | Elon Musk's Legacy: DOGE's Construction of a Surveillance State

Elon Musk's influence leads to unprecedented surveillance efforts by the Trump administration, raising alarm about civil liberties.

Digital life

What Fiction Can Predict, and What It Can't

The article discusses a surveillance state where people can be detained for their dreams, highlighting themes of technology and government overreach.

fromPrivacy International

The US border surveillance expansion has global implications

The US government is increasingly monitoring and collecting data from travelers, raising concerns about safety and privacy.

Travel to the US involves risks related to personal data exposure and increased scrutiny at borders.

Opinion | Elon Musk's Legacy: DOGE's Construction of a Surveillance State

Elon Musk's influence leads to unprecedented surveillance efforts by the Trump administration, raising alarm about civil liberties.

Digital life

What Fiction Can Predict, and What It Can't

The article discusses a surveillance state where people can be detained for their dreams, highlighting themes of technology and government overreach.

more#surveillance

60% of AI agents are embedded in IT departments - here's what they're doing

AI agents are rapidly gaining traction in enterprises, with 96% of organizations planning to expand their use in the next year.

Elon Musk's X faces EU probe over GDPR violations in AI training

X is being probed for potentially misusing EU public posts in AI training, raising privacy compliance concerns.

fromwww.npr.org

Did DOGE take sensitive labor data?

The DOGE team may be misusing sensitive government data related to labor issues, as alleged by a whistleblower.

EU data protection

Ireland demands look at Grok to check for GDPR violations

X, formerly Twitter, is under investigation for potential GDPR violations regarding its use of EU users' posts to train its Grok AI chatbot.

Privacy professionals

DOGE Is Just Getting Warmed Up

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to consolidate and leverage sensitive government data, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromEngadget

Privacy professionals

ACLU sues two federal agencies for transparency around DOGE activity

The ACLU seeks transparency regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to citizen data.

Women in technology

House lawmakers diverge on DOGE but point to bipartisanship on federal tech

The importance of modernizing government technology is emphasized, but Elon Musk's DOGE is met with controversy over its methods and impact.

fromComputerworld

Elon Musk's X faces EU probe over GDPR violations in AI training

X is being probed for potentially misusing EU public posts in AI training, raising privacy compliance concerns.

fromwww.npr.org

Did DOGE take sensitive labor data?

The DOGE team may be misusing sensitive government data related to labor issues, as alleged by a whistleblower.

EU data protection

Ireland demands look at Grok to check for GDPR violations

X, formerly Twitter, is under investigation for potential GDPR violations regarding its use of EU users' posts to train its Grok AI chatbot.

Privacy professionals

DOGE Is Just Getting Warmed Up

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to consolidate and leverage sensitive government data, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromEngadget

Privacy professionals

ACLU sues two federal agencies for transparency around DOGE activity

The ACLU seeks transparency regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to citizen data.

#brain-computer-interfaces

Women in technology

House lawmakers diverge on DOGE but point to bipartisanship on federal tech

The importance of modernizing government technology is emphasized, but Elon Musk's DOGE is met with controversy over its methods and impact.

more#elon-musk

Neurotech companies are selling your brain data, senators warn

Neurotech companies access sensitive neural data with minimal regulations, prompting calls for investigation and tighter policies from lawmakers.

Brain Implant Companies Apparently Have an Extremely Dirty Secret

Lawmakers are concerned about privacy issues arising from the data harvesting of brain-computer interface technologies.

Neurotech companies are selling your brain data, senators warn

Neurotech companies access sensitive neural data with minimal regulations, prompting calls for investigation and tighter policies from lawmakers.

more#brain-computer-interfaces

Brain Implant Companies Apparently Have an Extremely Dirty Secret

Lawmakers are concerned about privacy issues arising from the data harvesting of brain-computer interface technologies.

#23andme

Privacy professionals

Congress has questions about 23andMe bankruptcy | TechCrunch

The House Committee is investigating 23andMe's bankruptcy and its implications for customer data protection.

fromBusiness Insider

EU data protection

These are the 10 questions Congress has for 23andMe amid its bankruptcy sale

Congress investigates 23andMe's bankruptcy due to privacy concerns regarding user data.

23andMe seeks a buyer, ensuring compliance with privacy policies during the sale.

EU data protection

23andMe bankruptcy bid deadline extended as DNA privacy woes linger

23andMe's bankruptcy sale is facing challenges in securing a lead bidder while ensuring regulatory compliance and customer privacy.

The sensitive nature of genetic data collected by 23andMe is central to the negotiations and buyer concerns.

Privacy professionals

Congress has questions about 23andMe bankruptcy | TechCrunch

The House Committee is investigating 23andMe's bankruptcy and its implications for customer data protection.

fromBusiness Insider

EU data protection

These are the 10 questions Congress has for 23andMe amid its bankruptcy sale

Congress investigates 23andMe's bankruptcy due to privacy concerns regarding user data.

23andMe seeks a buyer, ensuring compliance with privacy policies during the sale.

EU data protection

23andMe bankruptcy bid deadline extended as DNA privacy woes linger

23andMe's bankruptcy sale is facing challenges in securing a lead bidder while ensuring regulatory compliance and customer privacy.

The sensitive nature of genetic data collected by 23andMe is central to the negotiations and buyer concerns.

Ignoring citizens' privacy to build a centralized database and track people

The consolidation of government data for tracking immigrants raises concerns about privacy and accuracy.

The Trump administration's executive order endorses data sharing across federal agencies.

Salt Security launches MCP Server to protect APIs

Salt Security introduces MCP Server to enhance API security for AI agents communicating in natural language.

Data science

fromFlowingData

Ignoring citizens' privacy to build a centralized database and track people

The consolidation of government data for tracking immigrants raises concerns about privacy and accuracy.

The Trump administration's executive order endorses data sharing across federal agencies.

Salt Security launches MCP Server to protect APIs

Salt Security introduces MCP Server to enhance API security for AI agents communicating in natural language.

How California sent residents' personal health data to LinkedIn - The Markup

Sensitive health data was transmitted to LinkedIn from California's health insurance exchange, prompting a review of privacy practices.

fromSan Jose Inside

Marketing tech

State Sent Californians' Personal Health Data to LinkedIn

Covered California improperly sent sensitive health data to LinkedIn, triggering a review of their data privacy practices.

fromThemarkup

How California sent residents' personal health data to LinkedIn - The Markup

Sensitive health data was transmitted to LinkedIn from California's health insurance exchange, prompting a review of privacy practices.

fromSan Jose Inside

Marketing tech

State Sent Californians' Personal Health Data to LinkedIn

Covered California improperly sent sensitive health data to LinkedIn, triggering a review of their data privacy practices.

more#health-insurance

fromCornell Chronicle

Visiting lecturer to explore data privacy protection | Cornell Chronicle

Cynthia Dwork, a data privacy pioneer, will deliver impactful lectures at Cornell on differential privacy and its implications for society.

#government-surveillance

American Panopticon

The Trump administration's data pooling raises significant concerns about privacy and the potential for a surveillance state.

US news

A Cybersecurity Professor Disappeared Amid an FBI Search. His Family Is 'Determined to Fight'

Nianli Ma believes her family faces unfair government scrutiny and vows to fight for justice.

American Panopticon

The Trump administration's data pooling raises significant concerns about privacy and the potential for a surveillance state.

more#government-surveillance

US news

A Cybersecurity Professor Disappeared Amid an FBI Search. His Family Is 'Determined to Fight'

Nianli Ma believes her family faces unfair government scrutiny and vows to fight for justice.

fromMedium

The AI trust dilemma: balancing innovation with user safety

Building AI products requires prioritizing user data protection and fostering trust for broader adoption.

fromCbsnews

Privacy professionals

Health agencies "not creating an autism registry," official says, contradicting NIH director

The Department of Health and Human Services will not create an autism registry, focusing instead on linking existing datasets for research.

Digital life

WTF is composable identity?

Composable identity helps marketers target and engage consumers more effectively in a fragmented ecosystem.

Claims assistance firm fined for cold-calling people on opt-

AFK Letters Co Ltd fined for intrusive marketing calls despite individuals being registered with 'Do Not Call' service.

#google

fromSocial Media Today

Google Abandons the Last Elements of its Cookie Phase-Out Plan

Google cancels its planned changes to cookie tracking, abandoning its Privacy Sandbox initiative after feedback from various stakeholders.

Media Briefing: Publishers are frustrated - and quietly grateful - after Google's cookie u-turn

Publishers are frustrated but resilient after Google's cookie u-turn, valuing learnings from focusing on first-party data despite wasted investments.

fromSocial Media Today

Google Abandons the Last Elements of its Cookie Phase-Out Plan

Google cancels its planned changes to cookie tracking, abandoning its Privacy Sandbox initiative after feedback from various stakeholders.

Media Briefing: Publishers are frustrated - and quietly grateful - after Google's cookie u-turn

Publishers are frustrated but resilient after Google's cookie u-turn, valuing learnings from focusing on first-party data despite wasted investments.

Police Sgt reveals that all 2018+ cars are trackable

Many newer vehicles are trackable via GPS technology incorporated since 2018.

Automakers may not disclose tracking features clearly in consumer agreements.

#consumer-rights

fromComputerworld

EU data protection

Brussels fines Apple and Meta for noncompliance with the Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has fined Apple and Meta for violations of the Digital Markets Act, focusing on data consent and consumer choice restrictions.

Privacy professionals

EFF to Congress: Here's What A Strong Privacy Law Looks Like

The EFF prioritizes strong federal consumer data privacy laws to protect Americans' data rights.

fromComputerworld

Brussels fines Apple and Meta for noncompliance with the Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has fined Apple and Meta for violations of the Digital Markets Act, focusing on data consent and consumer choice restrictions.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

EFF to Congress: Here's What A Strong Privacy Law Looks Like

The EFF prioritizes strong federal consumer data privacy laws to protect Americans' data rights.

Privacy professionals

"Infrastructure must build trust-not just scale": Q&A with Ruben Niet, digitalAudience - ExchangeWire.com

Marketers need adaptable tools to navigate varying privacy regulations while ensuring compliant data onboarding and activation.

Marketing tech

Google Local Service Ads Has New Legal Terms

Advertisers must accept new terms for Local Service Ads by June 5, 2025, or lose ad eligibility.

fromExchangewire

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Privacy professionals

"Infrastructure must build trust-not just scale": Q&A with Ruben Niet, digitalAudience - ExchangeWire.com

Marketers need adaptable tools to navigate varying privacy regulations while ensuring compliant data onboarding and activation.

Marketing tech

Google Local Service Ads Has New Legal Terms

Advertisers must accept new terms for Local Service Ads by June 5, 2025, or lose ad eligibility.

more#digital-marketing

fromClickUp

13 Best Meta AI Alternatives in 2025

Meta AI alternatives can better meet specific workflow needs than LLaMA models.

Selecting an AI tool should align with your unique goals and requirements.

The guide reviews 13 alternatives tailored for various AI applications.

Key considerations include specialization, integrations, and data privacy.

fromThe New Republic

DOJ Pressure Over Eric Adams Sparks Astonishing Chain of Resignations

DOGE has gained access to sensitive immigration data, raising privacy concerns for immigrants.

fromAbove the Law

Privacy professionals

Unlocking The Cloud: Transforming Legal Document Drafting With Cloud-Based Solutions - Above the Law

A significant majority of firms are adopting cloud solutions for legal practices, emphasizing the necessity of adapting to technological advancements.

#lawsuit

Our Privacy Act Lawsuit Against DOGE and OPM: Why a Judge Let It Move Forward

A federal judge allowed a lawsuit challenging the unlawful sharing of sensitive employee data by OPM to proceed, highlighting significant privacy concerns.

Privacy professionals

The ACLU Is Suing the Government to Get Access to DOGE Records

The ACLU is suing the SSA and VA for ignoring FOIA requests regarding access to sensitive data by the Department of Government Efficiency.

fromSecuritymagazine

EU data protection

University of Michigan faces lawsuit due hacking and privacy breach

University of Michigan faces class action lawsuit over former coach's alleged hacking and exposure of student-athletes' private images.

Our Privacy Act Lawsuit Against DOGE and OPM: Why a Judge Let It Move Forward

A federal judge allowed a lawsuit challenging the unlawful sharing of sensitive employee data by OPM to proceed, highlighting significant privacy concerns.

Privacy professionals

The ACLU Is Suing the Government to Get Access to DOGE Records

The ACLU is suing the SSA and VA for ignoring FOIA requests regarding access to sensitive data by the Department of Government Efficiency.

fromSecuritymagazine

EU data protection

University of Michigan faces lawsuit due hacking and privacy breach

University of Michigan faces class action lawsuit over former coach's alleged hacking and exposure of student-athletes' private images.

more#lawsuit

#ai-ethics

Catherine Prasifka: Meta is stealing from Irish writers to make its AI fortune - and it is already doing the same to you

Meta's use of pirated books for AI training highlights ethical concerns about data acquisition in the tech industry.

fromDeveloper Tech News

Artificial intelligence

Mozilla open-source tools help developers build ethical AI datasets

Mozilla introduces tools to support the creation of ethical AI datasets, emphasizing the importance of avoiding copyrighted material.

Developers are encouraged to partake in building high-quality, ethically sound AI alternatives.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Data science

Predictive policing has prejudice built in | Letters

Data automation is perpetuating discrimination against marginalized communities and lacks evidence for preventing crime.

Catherine Prasifka: Meta is stealing from Irish writers to make its AI fortune - and it is already doing the same to you

Meta's use of pirated books for AI training highlights ethical concerns about data acquisition in the tech industry.

fromDeveloper Tech News

Artificial intelligence

Mozilla open-source tools help developers build ethical AI datasets

Mozilla introduces tools to support the creation of ethical AI datasets, emphasizing the importance of avoiding copyrighted material.

Developers are encouraged to partake in building high-quality, ethically sound AI alternatives.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Data science

Predictive policing has prejudice built in | Letters

Data automation is perpetuating discrimination against marginalized communities and lacks evidence for preventing crime.

more#ai-ethics

Privacy technologies

Ofcom bans leasing of Global Titles to crackdown on spoofing | Computer Weekly

Ofcom is banning the leasing of Global Titles to protect mobile users' privacy and security from potential criminal interception.

Privacy professionals

Behavioral Health Resources of Washington state updates its data breach disclosure

Behavioral Health Resources reported a data breach affecting 50,083 individuals, although it remains unclear if any data was accessed.

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK Biobank is safely sharing health data to drive medical research | Letter

UK Biobank data sharing is essential for global health research advancement and requires a careful balance between access and data privacy.

fromTechRepublic

'No AI Agents are Allowed.' EU Bans Use of AI Assistants in Virtual Meetings

The EU has banned AI-powered virtual assistants in online meetings due to concerns over security and privacy.

Finding 314 Things the Government Might Know About You

The article reveals the vast and intimate data the U.S. government holds about citizens, raising serious concerns over privacy and security with potential data consolidation.

Mark Zuckerberg Pushes Trump To 'Respond Aggressively' As EU Threatens Meta's Ad Revenue - A Big Tech Showdown?

Meta is facing a significant challenge from European regulators over its ad personalization practices, prompting CEO Zuckerberg to seek U.S. governmental intervention.

Meta set to resume training AI models on EU user posts

Meta plans to use EU public posts for AI training, ensuring user privacy and offering easy opt-out procedures.

EU data protection

Meta to start training its AI models on public content in the EU | TechCrunch

Meta will resume AI training on public content from EU users, addressing previous data privacy concerns.

Marketing tech

Google, Apple, and Snap aren't happy about Meta's poorly-redacted slides

Meta's presentation errors in redacting information lead to major concerns from Apple, Google, and Snap about data confidentiality and trust.

fromAol

Mark Zuckerberg Pushes Trump To 'Respond Aggressively' As EU Threatens Meta's Ad Revenue - A Big Tech Showdown?

Meta is facing a significant challenge from European regulators over its ad personalization practices, prompting CEO Zuckerberg to seek U.S. governmental intervention.

Meta set to resume training AI models on EU user posts

Meta plans to use EU public posts for AI training, ensuring user privacy and offering easy opt-out procedures.

EU data protection

Meta to start training its AI models on public content in the EU | TechCrunch

Meta will resume AI training on public content from EU users, addressing previous data privacy concerns.

Marketing tech

Google, Apple, and Snap aren't happy about Meta's poorly-redacted slides

Meta's presentation errors in redacting information lead to major concerns from Apple, Google, and Snap about data confidentiality and trust.

more#meta

Congress Moves Closer to Risky Internet Takedown Law | EFFector 37.4

EFF is focused on fighting against harmful internet censorship laws and promoting digital rights.

Footballers object to processing of performance data | Computer Weekly

Football players are asserting their rights under GDPR to stop firms from processing their personal performance and health data due to ethical concerns.

NYC politics

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