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Volkswagen leak exposed location data for 800,000 electric cars

Volkswagen experienced a significant data leak exposing the location and personal information of approximately 800,000 electric vehicle owners.

#ai-ethics

His daughter was murdered. Then she reappeared as an AI chatbot.

AI technology can create chatbots using sensitive personal information without consent, raising ethical concerns.

The incident reflects serious gaps in AI industry safety practices.

EU declares when an LLM may use personal data

The EDPB provides guidelines for the use of personal data in LLMs, emphasizing case-by-case analysis by privacy regulators regarding anonymity and data processing.

His daughter was murdered. Then she reappeared as an AI chatbot.

AI technology can create chatbots using sensitive personal information without consent, raising ethical concerns.

The incident reflects serious gaps in AI industry safety practices.

EU declares when an LLM may use personal data

The EDPB provides guidelines for the use of personal data in LLMs, emphasizing case-by-case analysis by privacy regulators regarding anonymity and data processing.

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#data-protection

EU privacy body weighs in on some tricky GenAI lawfulness questions | TechCrunch

The EDPB opinion advises AI developers on navigating GDPR for lawful data use in AI model development.

Lithuania's SDPI releases 2023 activity report

46% complaints for access to personal data

33% complaints for erasing personal data

Administrative fine of 330,000 issued to Polish medical company after a hacking incident

Data breaches can stem from poor risk management and failure to adhere to data security policies.

Privacy Statement (UK)

The privacy statement emphasizes user consent and data protection measures for UK residents.

West Midlands Police wrapped for data snafu

The West Midlands Police mixed up personal data of two individuals, breaching data protection laws.

The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded the police force for failing to rectify errors and provide data protection training.

EU privacy body weighs in on some tricky GenAI lawfulness questions | TechCrunch

The EDPB opinion advises AI developers on navigating GDPR for lawful data use in AI model development.

Lithuania's SDPI releases 2023 activity report

46% complaints for access to personal data

33% complaints for erasing personal data

Administrative fine of 330,000 issued to Polish medical company after a hacking incident

Data breaches can stem from poor risk management and failure to adhere to data security policies.

Privacy Statement (UK)

The privacy statement emphasizes user consent and data protection measures for UK residents.

West Midlands Police wrapped for data snafu

The West Midlands Police mixed up personal data of two individuals, breaching data protection laws.

The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded the police force for failing to rectify errors and provide data protection training.

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The Great Scrape: The Clash Between Scraping and Privacy

Scraping poses a significant challenge to privacy principles embedded in law and ethics.

#advertising

Meta Announces More Changes to Its Ad-Free Subscription in EU

EU users can choose between a subscription for an ad-free experience or free access with less personalized ads.

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

Yahoo uses cookies to enhance user experience and personalizes advertising.

Users can manage their cookie preferences and privacy settings at any time.

Meta Announces More Changes to Its Ad-Free Subscription in EU

EU users can choose between a subscription for an ad-free experience or free access with less personalized ads.

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

Yahoo uses cookies to enhance user experience and personalizes advertising.

Users can manage their cookie preferences and privacy settings at any time.

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#cybersecurity

National Public Data breach: Lawsuit claims nearly three billion people had personal data exposed

A proposed class action lawsuit claims 2.9 billion people's data was leaked from National Public Data in a cyberattack.

Was your Social Security number leaked to the dark web? Here's how to find out

Massive data breach from National Public Data poses high risk of identity theft for millions due to leaked personal information.

800,000 users exposed in Landmark Admin data breach

A major cyberattack on Landmark Admin exposed sensitive data of 800,000 individuals, raising concerns about identity theft and cybersecurity practices.

Was your SSN leaked to the dark web? How to check for suspicious activity (and what to do next)

Over 2.9 billion personal records were stolen, putting individuals at risk of identity theft and fraud.

What to Know About the Latest Social Security Number Breach

Cybersecurity breaches are frequent, and personal data vulnerabilities need serious attention.

Individuals must take proactive measures to secure their information amid constant threats.

Been hacked? Here's how to regain control of your personal data

Data breaches and data leaks continue to rise, necessitating urgent protective actions by individuals and organizations.

National Public Data breach: Lawsuit claims nearly three billion people had personal data exposed

A proposed class action lawsuit claims 2.9 billion people's data was leaked from National Public Data in a cyberattack.

Was your Social Security number leaked to the dark web? Here's how to find out

Massive data breach from National Public Data poses high risk of identity theft for millions due to leaked personal information.

800,000 users exposed in Landmark Admin data breach

A major cyberattack on Landmark Admin exposed sensitive data of 800,000 individuals, raising concerns about identity theft and cybersecurity practices.

Was your SSN leaked to the dark web? How to check for suspicious activity (and what to do next)

Over 2.9 billion personal records were stolen, putting individuals at risk of identity theft and fraud.

What to Know About the Latest Social Security Number Breach

Cybersecurity breaches are frequent, and personal data vulnerabilities need serious attention.

Individuals must take proactive measures to secure their information amid constant threats.

Been hacked? Here's how to regain control of your personal data

Data breaches and data leaks continue to rise, necessitating urgent protective actions by individuals and organizations.

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Cartoon: Personal Data

Identifying personal data is challenging due to technological advances and lack of public awareness.

#technology

How much does your city know about you? This Southern California city opens up

The city of Long Beach utilizes various technologies to collect residents' personal data, raising concerns about privacy.

'Most Traumatic Bumble Story': Bengaluru Woman Claims Being Stalked By Creepy Ex Via Food Delivery App

Stalking using personal data from apps raises serious privacy concerns, as demonstrated in the case shared by Rupal Madhup.

How much does your city know about you? This Southern California city opens up

The city of Long Beach utilizes various technologies to collect residents' personal data, raising concerns about privacy.

'Most Traumatic Bumble Story': Bengaluru Woman Claims Being Stalked By Creepy Ex Via Food Delivery App

Stalking using personal data from apps raises serious privacy concerns, as demonstrated in the case shared by Rupal Madhup.

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Toyota cars collecting and potentially sharing location data and personal information, Choice says

Smart technologies in Toyota cars are collecting personal data and potentially sharing it with insurance companies.

Choice found that Toyota's Connected Services feature collects information such as vehicle location, driving data, and phone numbers and email addresses.

FTC: Social media companies using 'vast surveillance' on users

The FTC report highlights extensive surveillance of users by tech companies, emphasizing inadequate protections for consumer privacy.

How to delete your personal data in three steps

Under Article 17 of the UK GDPR, individuals have the right to request the erasure of their personal data, also known as the 'right to be forgotten'.

There has been a significant increase in requests to delete personal data from the internet due to the exponential growth of data generation and the collection of personal data by companies without individuals' knowledge.

US senators claim car makers sold driver data for pennies

US senators call for FTC probe and potential prosecution of automakers for selling personal data without explicit permission.

Toyota cars collecting and potentially sharing location data and personal information, Choice says

Smart technologies in Toyota cars are collecting personal data and potentially sharing it with insurance companies.

Choice found that Toyota's Connected Services feature collects information such as vehicle location, driving data, and phone numbers and email addresses.

FTC: Social media companies using 'vast surveillance' on users

The FTC report highlights extensive surveillance of users by tech companies, emphasizing inadequate protections for consumer privacy.

How to delete your personal data in three steps

Under Article 17 of the UK GDPR, individuals have the right to request the erasure of their personal data, also known as the 'right to be forgotten'.

US senators claim car makers sold driver data for pennies

US senators call for FTC probe and potential prosecution of automakers for selling personal data without explicit permission.

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#data-breach

FTC Order Will Require Blackbaud to Delete Unnecessary Data, Boost Safeguards to Settle Charges its Lax Security Practices Led to Data Breach

Blackbaud Inc. has reached a settlement with the FTC over charges of lax security that allowed hackers to access personal data.

As part of the settlement, Blackbaud will delete unnecessary personal data, develop an information security program, and notify the FTC of any future data breaches.

Law firm that handles data breaches was hit by data breach | TechCrunch

Law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe experienced a cyberattack that exposed sensitive health information of over 637k data breach victims.

The stolen data includes personal information, health data, online account credentials, and data from other companies that Orrick served as legal counsel during security incidents.

Was your Social Security number leaked to the dark web? Here's how to know and what to do

A massive data breach at National Public Data exposes personal information of millions, posing a significant identity theft risk.

Have I Been Pwned is a crucial tool to check for personal data exposure.

BBC pension scheme data breach exposes more than 25,000 current and former employees

Data breach at BBC exposed personal data of 25,000+ staff, including names, national insurance numbers, dates of birth, and addresses.

Verizon alerts 63k employees of insider data leak

Verizon is notifying over 63,000 people, mostly current employees, about a data breach caused by an insider leak.

The leaked personal data includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and compensation information.

Verizon is offering affected individuals two years of free credit monitoring and identity protection services, as well as up to $1 million in reimbursement for stolen funds and expenses.

Fertility tracker Glow fixes bug that exposed users' personal data | TechCrunch

A bug in the Glow fertility tracking app exposed the personal data of around 25 million users

The bug allowed access to users' first and last names, age group, location, unique user identifier, and profile photos

FTC Order Will Require Blackbaud to Delete Unnecessary Data, Boost Safeguards to Settle Charges its Lax Security Practices Led to Data Breach

Blackbaud Inc. has reached a settlement with the FTC over charges of lax security that allowed hackers to access personal data.

As part of the settlement, Blackbaud will delete unnecessary personal data, develop an information security program, and notify the FTC of any future data breaches.

Law firm that handles data breaches was hit by data breach | TechCrunch

Law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe experienced a cyberattack that exposed sensitive health information of over 637k data breach victims.

The stolen data includes personal information, health data, online account credentials, and data from other companies that Orrick served as legal counsel during security incidents.

Was your Social Security number leaked to the dark web? Here's how to know and what to do

A massive data breach at National Public Data exposes personal information of millions, posing a significant identity theft risk.

Have I Been Pwned is a crucial tool to check for personal data exposure.

BBC pension scheme data breach exposes more than 25,000 current and former employees

Data breach at BBC exposed personal data of 25,000+ staff, including names, national insurance numbers, dates of birth, and addresses.

Verizon alerts 63k employees of insider data leak

Verizon is notifying over 63,000 people, mostly current employees, about a data breach caused by an insider leak.

The leaked personal data includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and compensation information.

Verizon is offering affected individuals two years of free credit monitoring and identity protection services, as well as up to $1 million in reimbursement for stolen funds and expenses.

Fertility tracker Glow fixes bug that exposed users' personal data | TechCrunch

A bug in the Glow fertility tracking app exposed the personal data of around 25 million users

The bug allowed access to users' first and last names, age group, location, unique user identifier, and profile photos

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FTC Fires Warning Shot At Surveillance Pricing

FTC takes action against surveillance pricing in digital advertising.

Breach impacts European Parliament recruitment data

PEOPLE, the European Parliament's recruitment tool, suffered a data breach affecting temporary staff members.

How China's citizens are coping with digital surveillance

State surveillance is prevalent in China, with digital payment systems and super apps facilitating everyday activities tied to personal data.

#gdpr

Data analytics on online services under GDPR: Legal basis for processing

Under the GDPR, organizations must have lawful grounds to process personal data for analytics purposes.

Data analytics can be divided into two layers: raw data and metadata.

Facebook not allowed to use public data for targeted ads; opinion says

EU data protection rules restrict unlimited use of personal data; publicly shared information may not be utilized for targeted ads without time limit.

Don't trust AI girlfriends - they only want you for your data

AI girlfriends collect and share sensitive personal data with marketers and advertisers.

Many popular romantic chatbots lack proper security measures and may be breaching GDPR.

Data analytics on online services under GDPR: Legal basis for processing

Under the GDPR, organizations must have lawful grounds to process personal data for analytics purposes.

Data analytics can be divided into two layers: raw data and metadata.

Facebook not allowed to use public data for targeted ads; opinion says

EU data protection rules restrict unlimited use of personal data; publicly shared information may not be utilized for targeted ads without time limit.

Don't trust AI girlfriends - they only want you for your data

AI girlfriends collect and share sensitive personal data with marketers and advertisers.

Many popular romantic chatbots lack proper security measures and may be breaching GDPR.

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Questions raised over Temu cash 'giveaway' offer

Temu's cash giveaway promotion requires participants to provide significant personal data in exchange for rewards.

Legal and consumer experts have expressed concerns about the potential risks associated with Temu's campaign.

Opinion | What Does True Consent Look Like for Consumers?

Implied vs. express consent in various scenarios

Debates around consent in different spheres of life

Toward a Solid Acceptance of the Decentralized Web of Personal Data: Societal and Technological Convergence

Individuals regaining control of personal data is key for data protection and privacy.

Societal, technological, and regulatory efforts are promoting a shift towards individuals controlling their data sharing and decision-making.

Americans are divided on a TikTok ban even as Biden joins the app, polling shows

31% of US adults favor a nationwide ban on TikTok, while 35% oppose it.

The White House is expected to announce new efforts to protect Americans' personal data from foreign adversaries including China.

Former fraudster issues vital warning to anyone selling their old tech

Research shows there are potentially 31 unused working electrical items per household in the UK.

Selling old tech without properly erasing personal information can leave individuals vulnerable to fraud.

#privacy

NSA finally admits to spying on Americans by purchasing sensitive data

The NSA has admitted to buying records from data brokers detailing Americans' website and app usage.

Senator Ron Wyden is calling on intelligence agencies to stop buying illegally obtained personal data from data brokers.

Mozilla introduces Monitor Plus to safeguard personal data from data brokers

Mozilla has introduced Monitor Plus, a subscription service that helps users remove their personal data from data brokers.

Monitor Plus proactively scans over 190 data broker sites and handles the removal process of personal information if found.

Mozilla Monitor will continue offering a free scan for those not ready to subscribe, but Monitor Plus offers a more convenient and hands-off solution.

AI romantic apps can steal your data as well as your heart - report

AI romantic platforms fail to protect users' privacy and security

Apps may sell or share personal data to third parties like Facebook

The 23andMe Data Breach Keeps Spiraling

Genetic testing company 23andMe has revealed more details about a data breach that occurred in October, but the situation remains unclear and creates uncertainty for users.

Hackers were able to access a small percentage of user accounts, approximately 14,000, but the number doesn't include those impacted by data scraping from the company's social sharing service.

The attackers collected the personal data of about 5.5 million people who opted into DNA Relatives and an additional 1.4 million users who had their Family Tree profile information accessed.

NSA finally admits to spying on Americans by purchasing sensitive data

The NSA has admitted to buying records from data brokers detailing Americans' website and app usage.

Senator Ron Wyden is calling on intelligence agencies to stop buying illegally obtained personal data from data brokers.

Mozilla introduces Monitor Plus to safeguard personal data from data brokers

Mozilla has introduced Monitor Plus, a subscription service that helps users remove their personal data from data brokers.

Monitor Plus proactively scans over 190 data broker sites and handles the removal process of personal information if found.

Mozilla Monitor will continue offering a free scan for those not ready to subscribe, but Monitor Plus offers a more convenient and hands-off solution.

AI romantic apps can steal your data as well as your heart - report

AI romantic platforms fail to protect users' privacy and security

Apps may sell or share personal data to third parties like Facebook

The 23andMe Data Breach Keeps Spiraling

Genetic testing company 23andMe has revealed more details about a data breach that occurred in October, but the situation remains unclear and creates uncertainty for users.

Hackers were able to access a small percentage of user accounts, approximately 14,000, but the number doesn't include those impacted by data scraping from the company's social sharing service.

The attackers collected the personal data of about 5.5 million people who opted into DNA Relatives and an additional 1.4 million users who had their Family Tree profile information accessed.

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Iceland's DPA to prioritize monitoring personal data processing

Iceland's data protection authority will monitor the processing of personal data in 2024.

Health technology, insurance companies, and financial software will be observed for data protection.

UK app developers issued warning amid concerns over user privacy

Developers need to make changes to protect personal data

Developers need to keep users informed

Senator says NSA is buying up Americans' browser habits

US Senator Ron Wyden has called on the US Director of National Intelligence to stop intelligence agencies from purchasing Americans' unlawfully collected personal data from data brokers.

The NSA has been purchasing Americans' domestic internet metadata and location data harvested from Americans' smartphones, without a warrant.

The acquisition of Americans' personal data is facilitated by the flow of information from apps to data brokers, without the app users' informed consent.

The Cost of Personalization | Humane by Design

Choice is seen as a tax on people's time and attention, causing decision fatigue.

Personalization has risen due to access to personal data, but it also results in loss of personal agency.

Global data protection authorities plan privacy investigation

Global Privacy Enforcement Network investigation of websites with deceptive design models

Clarity of texts and design of interfaces will be judged to see if they are influencing harmful choices with personal data.

Belgium's DPA fines data management company

Belgium's Data Protection Authority has fined Black Tiger Belgium 174,640 euros for violating data protection regulations.

Black Tiger Belgium was found to not be transparent about its data processing of personal data.

Garante releases guidance fitness tracker privacy

Users should disable unnecessary tracking options

Regularly deleting data and enabling multifactor authentication are recommended

Garante releases guidance fitness tracker privacy

Users should disable unnecessary tracking options

Regularly deleting data and enabling multifactor authentication are recommended

Why you should think twice about handing over your email, number for discounts

Many popular shopping apps share personal data with third parties, including names, addresses, email IDs, and phone numbers.

Store loyalty programs and shopping apps collect and store a significant amount of personal information, including purchase history and payment details.

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Your car is probably harvesting your data. Here's how you can wipe it

Amico is the founder and CEO of Privacy4Cars, the outfit behind a free app that lets individuals erase the astonishing amount of personal data - including text messages, biometrics and geolocation - that many automakers collect, store and often share with law enforcement, insurers and even data brokers.

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Last month a Seattle-based federal judge declined to revive a class action lawsuit alleging four auto manufacturers had broken Washington state privacy laws by gathering and storing customers' private text messages and mobile phone call logs.

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The judge ruled the practice did not meet the threshold for an illegal privacy violation under state law, which requires plaintiffs prove that "his or her business, his or her person, or his or her reputation" has been threatened by the harvesting of private data.