#privacy

#privacy

Apple has found a method to improve AI without accessing user data.

New training utilizes synthetic data compared to real user samples for better AI outputs.

Microsoft's AI tool Recall captures screen snapshots to help users find past activities, raising privacy concerns despite an opt-in feature.

Recall, the AI tool in Windows 11, raises significant privacy concerns as it screenshots and stores user activity regularly.

Microsoft's Recall feature has been relaunched despite prior backlash from security and privacy advocates.

AI is reshaping how we interact with technology, offering personalization and automation while posing challenges regarding privacy and user control.

DuckDuckGo offers user control over AI in search results, prioritizing privacy and usability against Google's invasive AI features.

Vulnerabilities in Signal highlight risks to communications security.

Organizations must adopt a disciplined approach to secure messaging.

Human error and cyberattacks are threats to high-security apps like Signal.

Travelers should prepare for increased scrutiny of their electronic devices at U.S. borders, risking privacy and personal data exposure.

Google's E2EE Gmail simplifies compliance for businesses while maintaining encryption during email transmission.

Traditional S/MIME methods were complex and hindered efficient communication.

Ente provides a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream photo backup services with end-to-end encryption and open-source transparency.

The UK's Home Office's secret demands for Apple's encryption backdoor faced setbacks, emphasizing the dangers of secret courts and the importance of democratic transparency.

Regulating Bitcoin requires balancing user privacy with the need for government oversight to prevent illicit activities.

A novel CBDC exchange system uses L2 blockchain on public L1 networks for secure cross-border transactions.

Horizen is enhancing privacy in blockchain by migrating to Coinbase's Base, marking a pivotal shift towards privacy-focused solutions.

Arcium has launched the Encrypted Ecosystem to enhance encrypted computations and applications across various sectors.

Location sharing can strengthen trust in relationships, but it also challenges personal boundaries and privacy.

The rise of group chats highlights a growing sense of distrust in social interactions, influenced by political polarization and privacy concerns.

Trust and communication are essential for navigating privacy issues in relationships.

A severe data breach at the 'Gay Daddy' dating app exposed sensitive user information, risking user safety and anonymity.

Nearly 1.5 million explicit images from dating apps were exposed online without protection, posing significant risks to users, especially in hostile environments.

ImagineX's data breach exposed information of 128,000 individuals due to poor data management and outdated technology.

A major data breach exposed personal data of civil servants due to a failure to remove metadata during uploads to a government website.

Consumers are grappling with the transition to private communication options.

A multitude of privacy-focused apps and services exists for secure communication.

Apple fined for abusing dominance in app distribution

French regulator critiques Apple's data protection framework implementation

The IPT will hear the challenge regarding the legality of the UK Government's request for Apple to access iCloud data.

EFF's exhibit at Angel Island aims to illuminate border surveillance technology and its implications for privacy.

Immigrants may trade privacy for legal residency, risking consequences from tracking technologies.

Personal NAS systems are becoming essential as cloud storage costs rise and privacy concerns grow.

The building integrates privacy and greenery, creating a spacious multi-generational home in a dense urban setting.

The project creatively integrates architecture with the natural landscape of southern Crete while providing privacy and stunning views.

VPNs may compromise user privacy by using marketing analytics software AppsFlyer, despite having no-logs policies.

Using a VPN enhances online security and privacy, but it's not a complete solution.

Mullvad offers solid privacy and unique features, but may lack in server options and compatibility compared to top VPNs.

Using a VPN system-wide may hinder performance based on your computer's resources; assess your need based on app usage.

France fines Apple €150 million for antitrust violation related to its App Tracking Transparency framework.

Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) poses challenges for smaller publishers by requiring double user consent for third-party tracking compared to single consent for its own data collection.

Apple fined €150 million by France over App Tracking Transparency implementation deemed excessive and harmful to smaller app publishers.

Apple was fined €150 million by the French Competition Authority for its app tracking privacy feature, deemed unnecessary and disproportionate.

France's antitrust regulator fined Apple $162 million for its App Tracking Transparency framework, complicating compliance with privacy laws for third-party publishers.

Apple successfully opposed the UK government's request to keep its legal battle over iPhone data private.

Mozilla is launching Thundermail, an open-source email service designed with user privacy in mind.

Mozilla is simplifying user data permission processes for Firefox extensions, enhancing clarity while reducing developer workload.

Gossip is a complex societal phenomenon with destructive and protective potential, especially in the context of new technology.

Public photography is commonplace, but ethical considerations exist, especially regarding privacy in personal spaces.

A passenger's lewd jokes about a neighboring flyer’s texts spark debate over privacy and communication in relationships.

Young adults often share locations on social media, leading to social pressures and relational dynamics that didn't exist before.

Meghan Markle shares her kitchen and family life while launching her brand, but remains protective of her privacy.

Her dessert 'Chantilly Lili' is a tribute to her daughter, featuring her mother in the cooking process.

Meghan Markle enforces a strict no photo policy for guests in her home to ensure privacy.

Yahoo's ConnectID allegedly uses email addresses for tracking without consent, raising privacy concerns and prompting a federal lawsuit.

Smart TVs can track viewing habits via ACR, but you can disable this feature to protect your privacy.

Facial recognition technology is being leveraged to identify masked protesters, raising concerns about privacy and the implications for foreign students.

Surveillance cameras raise Fourth Amendment privacy concerns, potentially tracking citizens without warrants.

Consumer-grade phone surveillance apps significantly complicate removal processes, posing privacy risks for users.

AI art platforms grant creative freedom but at a hidden cost of user data and privacy.

Asda's facial recognition trial aims to tackle retail crime through real-time monitoring of shoppers.

The initiative is a response to rising incidences of staff assaults in stores.

A prominent computer scientist, Xiaofeng Wang, has vanished amid an FBI investigation, raising significant concerns in academic circles about privacy and security.

Ad blockers enhance online safety by filtering out malicious ads.