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Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
7 hours ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
15 hours ago

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
7 hours ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
15 hours ago

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.
#linkedin
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
23 hours ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn faces lawsuits alleging lack of user consent for data collection practices.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
4 days ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
23 hours ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn faces lawsuits alleging lack of user consent for data collection practices.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
4 days ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
#data-privacy
EU data protection
fromFortune
1 day ago

Microsoft Prez Proposes Data Sharing/Privacy Steps In Wake Of EU Action | Fortune

The EU court's ruling disrupts 15 years of data-sharing practices, necessitating a new trans-Atlantic agreement for data privacy and security.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

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

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
EU data protection
fromFortune
1 day ago

Microsoft Prez Proposes Data Sharing/Privacy Steps In Wake Of EU Action | Fortune

The EU court's ruling disrupts 15 years of data-sharing practices, necessitating a new trans-Atlantic agreement for data privacy and security.
DevOps
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

AWS: Agents shouldn't be secret, so we built a registry

AWS Agent Registry enhances visibility and control over AI agents in corporate environments.
#meta
EU data protection
fromTNW | Apps
1 day ago

Former Meta engineer probed over 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta engineer is under investigation for extracting 30,000 private Facebook photos by bypassing security checks.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.
Law
fromgizmodo.com
7 hours ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Apps
1 day ago

Former Meta engineer probed over 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta engineer is under investigation for extracting 30,000 private Facebook photos by bypassing security checks.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.
Apple
fromTheregister
12 hours ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
8 hours ago

While AI is building the web faster than ever, accessibility can't be left behind

AI has accelerated marketing processes, but speed can compromise accessibility, impacting customer experience and conversion rates for people with disabilities.
#data-breach
Los Angeles
fromTechRepublic
9 hours ago

Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records

A massive data breach in Los Angeles exposed 7.7 terabytes of sensitive LAPD records through a third-party discovery system.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
14 hours ago

Capita's pension portal exposes civil servants' private data

Capita limited online functionality of the Civil Service Pensions Scheme member portal after a data breach exposed personal information of public sector workers.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Los Angeles
fromTechRepublic
9 hours ago

Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records

A massive data breach in Los Angeles exposed 7.7 terabytes of sensitive LAPD records through a third-party discovery system.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
14 hours ago

Capita's pension portal exposes civil servants' private data

Capita limited online functionality of the Civil Service Pensions Scheme member portal after a data breach exposed personal information of public sector workers.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Trump admin makes sweeping request for medical records of federal workers

The Trump administration plans to collect sensitive medical records from millions of federal workers and retirees, raising legal and health policy concerns.
UX design
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.
#ai-development
Data science
fromTheregister
1 day ago

UK National Data Library plan needs work, study finds

The UK's National Data Library needs improved dataset accessibility to support AI development and meaningful analysis.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Japan relaxes privacy laws to make AI development easy

Japan will simplify AI app development by removing consent requirements for certain personal data under new legal amendments.
Data science
fromTheregister
1 day ago

UK National Data Library plan needs work, study finds

The UK's National Data Library needs improved dataset accessibility to support AI development and meaningful analysis.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Japan relaxes privacy laws to make AI development easy

Japan will simplify AI app development by removing consent requirements for certain personal data under new legal amendments.
#ai
fromKqed
2 days ago
Mental health

Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Why Anthropic's new AI model has some cybersecurity pros worried about its hacking abilities

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview is withheld from public release due to concerns over its potential to exploit software vulnerabilities autonomously.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Anthropic says its latest AI model can expose weaknesses in software security

Claude Mythos exposes thousands of software vulnerabilities, prompting Anthropic to limit its release and collaborate with cybersecurity specialists.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Anthropic is launching a new AI model for cybersecurity

Anthropic launches Claude Mythos Preview for cybersecurity, enabling companies to identify vulnerabilities with minimal human intervention.
Mental health
fromKqed
2 days ago

Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Google's Gemini chatbot will direct users to a support hotline during potential crises related to suicide or self-harm.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Why Anthropic's new AI model has some cybersecurity pros worried about its hacking abilities

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview is withheld from public release due to concerns over its potential to exploit software vulnerabilities autonomously.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Anthropic says its latest AI model can expose weaknesses in software security

Claude Mythos exposes thousands of software vulnerabilities, prompting Anthropic to limit its release and collaborate with cybersecurity specialists.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Anthropic is launching a new AI model for cybersecurity

Anthropic launches Claude Mythos Preview for cybersecurity, enabling companies to identify vulnerabilities with minimal human intervention.
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.
DevOps
fromFortune
15 hours ago

The digital sovereignty dilemma is a false choice - here's how enterprises can have both | Fortune

Organizations must ensure digital sovereignty by balancing local control with global technology access to remain resilient and competitive.
Law
fromArs Technica
8 hours ago

Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics

A Pennsylvania state police corporal pleaded guilty to creating over 3,000 pornographic deepfakes and possessing child sexual abuse material.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The case for banning cookie banners

Cookie banners have become bloated and useless, creating a new kind of interaction that means trouble all over the web. The only solution is to get rid of them, and do it now.
Digital life
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
15 hours ago

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Supermicro launches investigation following case over server exports

Supermicro claims it is not a suspect in the case. However, the company did take action against the individuals involved. Two of them have been placed on leave, while a third person has been fired.
Intellectual property law
#cybersecurity
fromTechSpot
6 hours ago
Information security

Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users

fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
EU data protection

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

Information security
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Cyberattacks On Law Firms Are Rising. Here's What's Driving It. - Above the Law

Law firms face increasing cyberattacks, particularly from ransomware, making cybersecurity a critical business and legal concern.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Healthcare executives face heightened personal risks due to grievance-motivated cyber threats amid economic pressures and public accountability.
Information security
fromTechSpot
6 hours ago

Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users

Forest Blizzard hackers exploit insecure routers to compromise devices and intercept traffic, targeting Microsoft 365 domains for sensitive data.
Information security
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Anthropic limits access to Mythos, its new cybersecurity AI model

Mythos has identified critical zero-day vulnerabilities, while Anthropic's AI model has shown both capabilities and risks in cybersecurity applications.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Information security
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Cyberattacks On Law Firms Are Rising. Here's What's Driving It. - Above the Law

Law firms face increasing cyberattacks, particularly from ransomware, making cybersecurity a critical business and legal concern.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
3 days ago

Identifying Necessary Transparency Moments In Agentic AI (Part 1) - Smashing Magazine

Designing for agentic AI requires balancing transparency and simplicity to build user trust without overwhelming them with information.
#privacy
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

What Regulators Talk About When They Talk About Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Privacy regulators emphasize protecting children, honoring opt-outs, and ensuring companies are transparent about data collection practices.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

Enterprise IAM faces fragmentation, leading to Identity Dark Matter and a significant gap in visibility and security oversight.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Europe Gets Serious About Age Verification Online

Five EU countries are testing a digital wallet for age verification, but progress varies significantly among them.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

The Privacy 'Zealots' Were Right: Ad Tech's Infrastructure Was Always A Risk

Digital advertising's granular targeting infrastructure created uncontrollable security vulnerabilities that governments now exploit for surveillance purposes.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

World Cloud Security Day: Breaking Down the State of the Cloud Cybersecurity and Physical Security

"World Cloud Security Day is a useful reminder to recognize how much cloud risk now comes down to everyday access decisions and overlooked misconfigurations," says James Maude, Field CTO at BeyondTrust.
Information security
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

European Commission Reports Cyber Intrusion and Data Theft

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack that compromised its cloud infrastructure, resulting in the theft of hundreds of gigabytes of data.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
4 days ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
4 days ago

China Cracking Down on the Types of AI That Are Tearing America Apart

China is implementing strict regulations on AI personalities to protect children and prevent addiction.
fromComputerworld
6 days ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
Privacy technologies
fromTech Times
3 weeks ago

Top Strategies to Protect Your Online Privacy from AI Tracking and Data Collection

Implement VPNs, two-factor authentication, app permission audits, and tracker blockers to protect personal data from AI-driven monitoring and unauthorized collection.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Marketing
fromCMSWire.com
2 months ago

The Cookie Banner Checklist That Actually Matters

A centralized resource delivers actionable research, editorial insight and practical data to guide CMOs and customer experience leaders through complex customer and organizational landscapes.
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
3 weeks ago

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Age verification isn't sage verification inside OSes

California's Digital Age Assurance Act attempts age verification for minors but is vague, incoherent, and creates liability risks without clearly defining compliance requirements or addressing practical implementation across diverse computing devices.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

7 Data Privacy Risks Leaders Miss in 2026

Organizations overlook seven critical privacy risks in 2026 that bypass security awareness, including public WiFi interception, malicious browser extensions, shadow AI tools, unencrypted messaging, credential reuse, unmanaged personal devices, and data retention gaps.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

AI Can Delete Your Data. Here's Your Prevention Plan.

Never feel that you are totally safe. In July 2025, one company learned the hard way after an AI coding assistant it dearly trusted from Replit ended up breaching a "code freeze" and implemented a command that ended up deleting its entire product database. This was a huge blow to the staff. It effectively meant that months of extremely hard work, comprising 1,200 executive records and 1,196 company records, ended up going away.
Artificial intelligence
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
2 months ago

5 tech terms that shape your online privacy

Limit app permissions, especially location, microphone, and photo access, and regularly adjust device privacy settings to prevent background data collection.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

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

Privacy

This Privacy Notice applies to all personal information processed by CoinDesk, including its affiliates and subsidiaries (" CoinDesk," " we," " us," or " our "). It covers the information CoinDesk collects through the websites, mobile applications, electronic devices, all other products and services we provide, any other services that display this Privacy Notice, all of the associated content, functionalities, and advertising, and when you communicate with us by phone, email, or otherwise (collectively, the " Services ").
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromPrivacy International
2 months ago

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

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

Data Privacy Week 2026 Interview: Why Verification Matters

Ad fraud isn't just a marketing problem anymore - it's a full-scale threat to the trust that powers the digital economy. In 2024 alone, fraud in mobile advertising jumped 21%, while programmatic ad fraud drained nearly $50 billion from the industry. During data privacy week 2026, these numbers serve as a reminder that ad fraud is not only about wasted budgets - it's also about how consumer data moves, gets tracked, and sometimes misused across complex ecosystems.
Privacy professionals
fromoregonlive
1 month ago

Your personal data is being sold right now. Here's what you can do

Oregon allows consumers to opt out when companies collect and sell personal details gained in online transactions or simply when people log on to a website or use an app. Under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act, residents can see what data companies keep about them, request corrections or deletion and opt out of data sales, targeted advertising and certain types of profiling. Businesses must also disclose their data practices and obtain consent before collecting sensitive information such as precise location, biometric or some health data.
Privacy professionals
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