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Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
15 hours ago

Ontario to ban purchase, use of Chinese-made drones for government | CBC News

Ontario will ban Chinese-made drones for government and provincial police use due to security and privacy concerns, and will replace existing drones with Canadian or approved alternatives.
#end-to-end-encryption
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Apps
1 day ago

Discord encrypts all voice and video calls by default

End-to-end encryption is now enabled by default for all Discord voice and video calls, preventing even Discord from accessing call content.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Discord now has end-to-end encryption on all calls - Engadget

Discord completed end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls outside stage channels without requiring users to opt in.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user | TechCrunch

Discord enabled end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls for all users by default, preventing even Discord from listening in.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Apps
1 day ago

Discord encrypts all voice and video calls by default

End-to-end encryption is now enabled by default for all Discord voice and video calls, preventing even Discord from accessing call content.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Discord now has end-to-end encryption on all calls - Engadget

Discord completed end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls outside stage channels without requiring users to opt in.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user | TechCrunch

Discord enabled end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls for all users by default, preventing even Discord from listening in.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
22 hours ago

Why I still recommend NordVPN to most people in 2026

NordVPN offers extensive global server coverage, fast travel performance, and specialized server types for privacy, streaming, gaming, and torrenting.
#smart-glasses
Wearables
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop

Google will release new smart glasses in autumn with a camera, speakers, and Gemini voice interaction for hands-free, heads-up help.
Wearables
fromFuturism
4 days ago

These Smart Glasses That Show Captions of What Everyone's Saying Without a Creepy Spy Camera Actually Seem Pretty Awesome

Live-caption smart glasses display real-time subtitles from picked-up conversation, offering accessibility benefits while avoiding major privacy controversies tied to cameras.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Meta
6 days ago

Meta's smart glasses are selling by the million, but the people being secretly filmed can't do a thing

Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses dominate sales while privacy abuses and lawsuits allege inadequate consent and misleading privacy practices.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Man Wearing Smart Glasses Secretly Records Woman, Demands Money to Delete Video From His Socials

Smart glasses can enable covert filming without consent, leaving victims with limited legal recourse and sometimes leading to extortion demands.
Wearables
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop

Google will release new smart glasses in autumn with a camera, speakers, and Gemini voice interaction for hands-free, heads-up help.
Wearables
fromFuturism
4 days ago

These Smart Glasses That Show Captions of What Everyone's Saying Without a Creepy Spy Camera Actually Seem Pretty Awesome

Live-caption smart glasses display real-time subtitles from picked-up conversation, offering accessibility benefits while avoiding major privacy controversies tied to cameras.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Meta
6 days ago

Meta's smart glasses are selling by the million, but the people being secretly filmed can't do a thing

Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses dominate sales while privacy abuses and lawsuits allege inadequate consent and misleading privacy practices.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Man Wearing Smart Glasses Secretly Records Woman, Demands Money to Delete Video From His Socials

Smart glasses can enable covert filming without consent, leaving victims with limited legal recourse and sometimes leading to extortion demands.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Meet the District 2 candidates: Should SFPD use surveillance technology?

San Francisco expanded police surveillance with license plate readers, drones, and real-time data systems, while Proposition E may weaken prior limits on facial recognition.
#firefox
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 day ago

6 reasons why Firefox is the better browser for most users

Firefox remains a fast, customizable, privacy-focused browser and offers a better default choice than major-company browsers.
Web frameworks
fromtheregister
2 weeks ago

Firefox integrates an ad-blocker, but not to block ads

Firefox has integrated Brave's Rust-based adblock engine, but it is disabled by default and not intended for ad-blocking.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 day ago

6 reasons why Firefox is the better browser for most users

Firefox remains a fast, customizable, privacy-focused browser and offers a better default choice than major-company browsers.
Web frameworks
fromtheregister
2 weeks ago

Firefox integrates an ad-blocker, but not to block ads

Firefox has integrated Brave's Rust-based adblock engine, but it is disabled by default and not intended for ad-blocking.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 day ago

Apple's FaceTime sensitivity warning causing nightmare for couples

The measure was obviously introduced for the safety and protection of children and other non-consenting people. It adds a layer of security that means unwanted nudity in Apple apps including Messages, FaceTime, AirDrop and Contacts will be blurred.
Apple
Relationships
fromBustle
2 days ago

I Can't Enjoy Sex Because I'm Paranoid People Can Hear Us. Help!

Communicate privacy concerns with your boyfriend, then plan practical ways to create alone time and reduce fear during intimacy.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

The Dory Sign is E ink, smart screen simplicity at its finest

Dory Sign uses an app and Bluetooth to let people update an E Ink sign without requiring personal data sharing or sacrificing readability.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Apple's Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chats

Siri may gain privacy controls that let users choose how long AI chat conversations are retained, including auto-deletion options.
#apple
Apple
fromConsequence
1 week ago

New AirPods to Feature Cameras for AI-Powered Visual Intelligence: Report

AirPods will add low-resolution cameras to feed visual context to Siri, enabling environment-aware assistance while using an LED for cloud visual-data privacy.
Apple
fromEngadget
1 week ago

I'm already dreading Apple's camera-equipped AirPods - Engadget

Camera-equipped AirPods are in design validation testing, using low-resolution cameras to feed an upgraded Siri for real-world assistance and object reminders.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Apple's Siri revamp could include auto-deleting chats | TechCrunch

Apple plans a privacy-focused Siri relaunch with a standalone app using Google Gemini and user-controlled data retention limits.
Apple
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Apple's new Siri app will reportedly offer auto-deleting chat options - Engadget

Updated Siri will include controls to automatically delete chat history and choose whether new conversations start fresh or reuse prior context.
Apple
fromConsequence
1 week ago

New AirPods to Feature Cameras for AI-Powered Visual Intelligence: Report

AirPods will add low-resolution cameras to feed visual context to Siri, enabling environment-aware assistance while using an LED for cloud visual-data privacy.
Apple
fromEngadget
1 week ago

I'm already dreading Apple's camera-equipped AirPods - Engadget

Camera-equipped AirPods are in design validation testing, using low-resolution cameras to feed an upgraded Siri for real-world assistance and object reminders.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My MIL Discovered Our Secret Supply of Sexual Treasures. Her Reaction Is About to Get Her Banned From Our House.

Sex toys can remain in use while boundaries and amends are defined to address privacy violations without permanently excluding family.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Companies say they can track Starlink users. Should the government be worried?

Software tools claim to identify Starlink terminal locations for government clients, raising privacy concerns for consumers and agencies.
#instagram
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

How to turn of Instagram's new Instants feature and retract photos you accidentally shared | TechCrunch

Instants photos disappear but are automatically sent to Friends when captured, causing accidental sharing unless Close Friends is selected first.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 week ago

Instagram adds 'Instants' tool to send disappearing photo dumps to friends

Instagram Instants lets users send unedited photo dumps to Close Friends that disappear after viewing or 24 hours, with reactions, replies, and no screenshot capability.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Instagram can now read chats as end-to-end encryption is removed

Instagram direct messages will no longer use end-to-end encryption, allowing Meta to access message content and media.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?

Getty Images Instagram direct messages will lose end-to-end encryption globally, letting Meta access message content and prompting mixed reactions from child protection and privacy groups.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

How to turn of Instagram's new Instants feature and retract photos you accidentally shared | TechCrunch

Instants photos disappear but are automatically sent to Friends when captured, causing accidental sharing unless Close Friends is selected first.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 week ago

Instagram adds 'Instants' tool to send disappearing photo dumps to friends

Instagram Instants lets users send unedited photo dumps to Close Friends that disappear after viewing or 24 hours, with reactions, replies, and no screenshot capability.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Instagram can now read chats as end-to-end encryption is removed

Instagram direct messages will no longer use end-to-end encryption, allowing Meta to access message content and media.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?

Getty Images Instagram direct messages will lose end-to-end encryption globally, letting Meta access message content and prompting mixed reactions from child protection and privacy groups.
#android
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Android's latest AI feature predicts what you'll do next

An Android feature predicts next actions from location and habits, offering contextual suggestions like starting a usual gym playlist, with encrypted on-device learning and configurable data access.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Android's latest AI feature predicts what you'll do next

An Android feature predicts next actions from location and habits, offering contextual suggestions like starting a usual gym playlist, with encrypted on-device learning and configurable data access.
#whatsapp
Privacy technologies
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

WhatsApp introduces incognito chats with Meta AI

Incognito chats with Meta AI in WhatsApp are processed securely, not saved, and messages disappear by default, with Meta claiming even it cannot access them.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

WhatsApp users can soon have private conversations with Meta AI - Engadget

Incognito Chat with Meta AI on WhatsApp enables end-to-end encrypted private conversations that aren’t saved or used for training.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 week ago

WhatsApp Adds Meta AI Chats That Are Built to Be Fully Private

Incognito Chat lets users privately converse with Meta AI on WhatsApp while Meta cannot access the questions or answers.
Privacy technologies
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

WhatsApp introduces incognito chats with Meta AI

Incognito chats with Meta AI in WhatsApp are processed securely, not saved, and messages disappear by default, with Meta claiming even it cannot access them.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

WhatsApp users can soon have private conversations with Meta AI - Engadget

Incognito Chat with Meta AI on WhatsApp enables end-to-end encrypted private conversations that aren’t saved or used for training.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 week ago

WhatsApp Adds Meta AI Chats That Are Built to Be Fully Private

Incognito Chat lets users privately converse with Meta AI on WhatsApp while Meta cannot access the questions or answers.
Privacy technologies
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Airbnb Implements Context-Aware Identity Model to Support Privacy-First Social Features

Airbnb redesigned identity for Experiences using context-specific profiles and relationship-based access control to limit cross-Experience identity exposure and strengthen privacy.
Privacy professionals
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix, Claiming It Tracks Users' Every Move

Texas accuses Netflix of misleading users about privacy while tracking behavior, building ad profiles, and sharing data across ad-tech, including children’s accounts.
from9to5Mac
1 week ago

iOS 26.5's Apple Maps app has two notable changes, here's what's new - 9to5Mac

“Suggested Places adds two recommended places to Maps' search screen every time you tap the search bar to perform a search.” “These recommendations are based on two main factors: What's trending nearby Your recent search history”
Apple
Privacy technologies
fromBGR
1 week ago

9 Reasons Firefox Is Better (And Worse) Than Google Chrome - BGR

Firefox leads on privacy with Enhanced Tracking Protection and Total Cookie Protection, while Chrome dominates market share and ad-focused data access.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
1 week ago

Texas AG Sues Netflix for Allegedly Selling User Data Without Consent

Netflix allegedly promised ad-free, kid-safe service while collecting behavioral data and sharing it for targeted advertising and ad measurement.
#data-collection
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children

Netflix faces a Texas lawsuit alleging it collects user and children’s data without consent and uses addictive design to keep viewers engaged.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Netflix for Spying' on Customers and Allegedly Ripping Off Their Data Without Consent

Texas sued Netflix alleging intentional tracking of Texans’ viewing data, including children’s profiles, without consent, violating deceptive trade practices and enabling data sales.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children

Netflix faces a Texas lawsuit alleging it collects user and children’s data without consent and uses addictive design to keep viewers engaged.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Netflix for Spying' on Customers and Allegedly Ripping Off Their Data Without Consent

Texas sued Netflix alleging intentional tracking of Texans’ viewing data, including children’s profiles, without consent, violating deceptive trade practices and enabling data sales.
#adtech
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
1 week ago

Ogury names Samir Chabab as Vice President of Marketing

Ogury provides privacy-grounded personified advertising by targeting personas, using exclusive AI-refined survey and data to deliver scalable, high-quality audiences.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
1 week ago

Ogury appoints seasoned industry professional Simon Porter as Global Head of Trading and Agency Partnerships

Ogury appoints Simon Porter as Global Head of Trading and Agency Partnerships to strengthen relationships with major international media agencies.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
1 week ago

Ogury names Samir Chabab as Vice President of Marketing

Ogury provides privacy-grounded personified advertising by targeting personas, using exclusive AI-refined survey and data to deliver scalable, high-quality audiences.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
1 week ago

Ogury appoints seasoned industry professional Simon Porter as Global Head of Trading and Agency Partnerships

Ogury appoints Simon Porter as Global Head of Trading and Agency Partnerships to strengthen relationships with major international media agencies.
#tiktok
Social media marketing
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

TikTok is rolling out an ad-free subscription tier in the UK

TikTok offers a £3.99 UK subscription that removes in-app ads and prevents user data from being used for advertising, while free use continues with personalized ads.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

TikTok is letting UK users pay to remove ads

TikTok will offer a UK £3.99/month ad-free subscription for users over 18, removing feed ads while continuing personalized ads for non-subscribers.
Social media marketing
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

TikTok is rolling out an ad-free subscription tier in the UK

TikTok offers a £3.99 UK subscription that removes in-app ads and prevents user data from being used for advertising, while free use continues with personalized ads.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

TikTok is letting UK users pay to remove ads

TikTok will offer a UK £3.99/month ad-free subscription for users over 18, removing feed ads while continuing personalized ads for non-subscribers.
Wellness
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Naomi Osaka says this is the one myth about success she used to believe

Success comes from setting boundaries rather than saying yes to everything, including prioritizing mental well-being and protecting privacy.
#gmail
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

1.8 Billion Gmail Users May Want to Check This AI Privacy Setting

Gmail AI personalization can analyze email content for smart features, and users can disable related settings to reduce use of content.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

1.8 Billion Gmail Users May Want to Check This AI Privacy Setting

Gmail AI personalization can analyze email content for smart features, and users can disable related settings to reduce use of content.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Venmo finally takes privacy seriously

New Venmo users will have posts set to friends-only by default, with options to choose public or private during onboarding and later in settings.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

GM agrees to pay $12.75 million to settle California lawsuit over misuse of customers' driving data - Engadget

General Motors has now also reached a settlement in California. The company agreed to pay $12.75 million in civil penalties to settle the lawsuit led by Attorney General Rob Bonta on behalf of the people of California, and is banned from selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years.
Privacy professionals
#chrome
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

No, Google hasn't changed Chrome's local AI features-it's just as confusing as ever

Chrome removed wording about on-device AI not sending data to Google servers, while Google says processing remains solely on device.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

You Can Disable Gemini in Chrome if It's Freaking You Out

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Mobile UX

Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

No, Google hasn't changed Chrome's local AI features-it's just as confusing as ever

Chrome removed wording about on-device AI not sending data to Google servers, while Google says processing remains solely on device.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 week ago

You Can Disable Gemini in Chrome if It's Freaking You Out

Gemini Nano runs locally in Chrome and can be disabled via the On-device AI toggle to stop downloads and updates.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing | TechCrunch

Chrome on Android allows users to share approximate location with websites for better control over location data.
Apple
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Apple made it easy for others to record your iPhone calls, without you even knowing it

iOS call recording alerts are insufficient and offer limited control, allowing recordings to occur without clear, actionable notice to the person being recorded.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

GOP gov signs "harmful" law creating a state database of trans patients - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee law requires state-funded healthcare providers to report detailed information on trans patients to a public database or face penalties.
Privacy technologies
fromtheregister
1 week ago

Meta U-turns on encryption push for Instagram as DMs go plaintext

Meta removed end-to-end encrypted Instagram DMs due to limited opt-in, directing users to WhatsApp for encrypted messaging.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

5 free, pro-level PC and Mac apps to replace your paid subscriptions

Free, fully functional alternatives to paid software can replace recurring subscription costs on Mac and PC.
Roam Research
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Chrome's AI features can take up to 4GB of space on your computer

Google Chrome can download a 4GB local AI model for enhanced features like writing assistance and fraud protection.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Child advocates battle DOJ to keep Trump officials away from trans kids' medical records - LGBTQ Nation

A Rhode Island watchdog group is challenging a DOJ subpoena for minors' medical records related to gender-affirming care, citing privacy concerns.
#google
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Node JS

Why Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB file to your PC - and how to get rid of it

Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Chrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges - Engadget

Google's Chrome downloads a hidden 4GB file for AI features without user consent, raising privacy concerns.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Node JS

Why Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB file to your PC - and how to get rid of it

Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Chrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges - Engadget

Google's Chrome downloads a hidden 4GB file for AI features without user consent, raising privacy concerns.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Zcash spikes 30% after Multicoin managing partner says firm bought the token, calls it protection against wealth taxes | Fortune

ZEC surged over 30% after Multicoin Capital's significant investment, highlighting a renewed interest in privacy-focused assets amid rising concerns over wealth seizures.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Some kids are bypassing age verification checks with a fake mustache | TechCrunch

Children easily bypass age verification systems using simple tricks like drawing facial hair or using video game characters.
Digital life
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

I Spent Months with an AI Companion. It Was Worse than Being Alone | The Walrus

AI companions can evoke feelings of connection but may also pose privacy risks, as seen with BonziBuddy.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Google
2 weeks ago

Why the EU's anonymisation method may not survive the GDPR test

The proposed anonymisation scheme for search-data sharing by the European Commission is breakable in under two hours, raising privacy concerns.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Pornhub is unblocking UK users who verify their age with Apple - Engadget

Aylo explained in its update that it has been advocating for device-based age verification from the start, because it can protect people's privacy and keep minors out of adult platforms at the same time.
Privacy technologies
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Bhoon+ House / Anonym

The 376-square-meter plot was once simply a green lawn, not a space actively used so much as one appreciated from a distance, offering a restful patch of green for the eye.
Renovation
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Chrome on Android will now let you share your approximate location - Engadget

Google announced that Chrome's Android app will now allow users to share their approximate location with websites, providing more privacy without sacrificing functionality. Users can still choose to share their precise location if they prefer.
Privacy technologies
#dhs
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

DHS abuses 1930s customs law in attempt to get data on Canadian from Google

DHS's use of administrative subpoenas raises concerns among tech companies and civil liberties advocates regarding privacy and legal authority.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian's Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts

DHS sought a Canadian man's data from Google after his online criticism of the Trump administration, raising legal concerns over jurisdiction and privacy.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

DHS abuses 1930s customs law in attempt to get data on Canadian from Google

DHS's use of administrative subpoenas raises concerns among tech companies and civil liberties advocates regarding privacy and legal authority.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian's Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts

DHS sought a Canadian man's data from Google after his online criticism of the Trump administration, raising legal concerns over jurisdiction and privacy.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

'They protect the law while breaking it': Inside Europol's shadow IT system | Computer Weekly

Europol operated a shadow data repository with sensitive personal information beyond its lawful scope, lacking necessary security and data protection safeguards.
#facial-recognition
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Tuesday briefing: How AI facial recognition in policing works and how it can go wrong

Facial recognition technology is rapidly expanding in the UK, raising concerns about privacy and the potential for misuse without adequate regulations.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Guilty until proven innocent: shoppers falsely identified by facial recognition system struggle to clear their names

Facial recognition technology in retail can lead to false accusations and lack of support for wrongly identified individuals.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Tuesday briefing: How AI facial recognition in policing works and how it can go wrong

Facial recognition technology is rapidly expanding in the UK, raising concerns about privacy and the potential for misuse without adequate regulations.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Guilty until proven innocent: shoppers falsely identified by facial recognition system struggle to clear their names

Facial recognition technology in retail can lead to false accusations and lack of support for wrongly identified individuals.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Villa 68 / MAS Architecture Workshop

Villa 68 in Ho Chi Minh City addresses a young family's need for privacy, convenience, and an open living environment.
fromPCMAG
2 weeks ago

I Tried Brave's $60 'Origin' Browser. Here's Why I'm Not Buying It

Brave Origin was developed in response to users saying they wanted a minimalist version of our browser, and that they would be willing to pay for it in order to support our development costs.
Privacy technologies
fromGadget Review
2 weeks ago

College Student Is Suing A Dating App That Allegedly Weaponized Her TikTok Videos, Targeting Men In Her Dorm

Kaelyn Lunglhofer's graduation video was stolen and edited to falsely imply she sought casual hookups, demonstrating the alarming potential for digital identity theft in advertising.
Privacy technologies
Privacy professionals
fromCyberScoop
2 weeks ago

A college student is suing a dating app that allegedly used her TikTok videos to target men in her dormitory

A woman is suing a dating app for using her video in ads without consent, targeting users in her area through geofencing.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

US healthcare marketplaces shared citizenship and race data with ad tech giants | TechCrunch

U.S. state health insurance marketplaces shared residents' application data with tech companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

This Korean Partition Uses A Periscope-Inspired Design To Reflect The Sky In Your Room - Yanko Design

CHAGYEONG partitions enhance urban living by providing privacy and natural light through a design inspired by the traditional East Asian concept of borrowed scenery.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Public voter records can expose personal data when linked

Public voter data can be exploited for identity theft, discrimination, and targeting military families by linking it with other datasets.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
2 weeks ago

GumGum Introduces The GumGum Platform and Mindset Graph

GumGum Platform and Mindset Graph deliver privacy-respecting ads by connecting contextual, attention, and creative solutions to enhance user experience and brand outcomes.
Privacy technologies
fromGotechtor
2 weeks ago

7 iPhone Settings That Secretly Expose Your Data-Fix These Now Before It's Too Late to Take It Back - Gotechtor

iPhones have numerous privacy settings that are often disabled by default, allowing excessive data collection by apps and Apple.
Typography
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

The best AI dictation apps, tested and ranked | TechCrunch

AI dictation apps have improved significantly, offering accurate transcription and customization features for various writing styles.
#surveillance
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Police are using surveillance tech to stalk love interests. Dystopia, here we come | Arwa Mahdawi

Garret Langley and his company Flock are controversial for their extensive surveillance technology used by law enforcement across the US.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

More Details Emerge of Trump's Secret Use of ICE to Spy on Critics

The Trump administration is accused of using digital tools for surveillance on critics and activists, raising privacy concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Worried about how online firms use data they get from you? - Harvard Gazette

Keyring wallet allows users to verify identity while controlling personal information and reducing vulnerability to identity theft.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

OpenAI starts laying foundations for ChatGPT ads in EU

OpenAI is preparing to expand its advertising business in Europe by implementing a consent management system for tracking users.
Remote teams
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago

Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote work in public spaces offers flexibility but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
History
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Restorative Practice of Paper Shredding

The paper shredder gained popularity in the U.S. during the Watergate hearings and became widely used after a Supreme Court ruling in 1988.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

House passes 45-day FISA extension after senators secure declassification deal

The proposal, a temporary reprieve for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, was passed 261-111 after Sen. Ron Wyden worked out a deal with Senate Intelligence Committee leaders.
Privacy professionals
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

How to Get Rid of Reddit's Giant App-Shilling Popup That Breaks Its Entire Mobile Site

Reddit is forcing mobile web users to download its app by blocking access to its site with popups.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

These Men Allegedly Profit Off Teaching People How to Make AI Porn

MG discovered her likeness was used inappropriately online without her consent, highlighting issues of image control and privacy.
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