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#remote-work
Remote teams
fromNBC New York
6 hours ago

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

Remote work offers flexibility but comes with privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromNBC New York
6 hours ago

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

Remote work offers flexibility but comes with privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 hours ago

Even PayPal Ads Has Its Own ID Now | AdExchanger

PayPal launched the PayPal Ads ID, an omnichannel identifier based on its customer base, available for free to ad tech vendors.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How to audit what ChatGPT knows about you - and reclaim your data privacy

Re-evaluate personal information shared with ChatGPT to enhance privacy and security.
fromSecurityWeek
6 hours ago

Firefox Vulnerability Allows Tor User Fingerprinting

The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-6770, is related to the IndexedDB browser API, which is used for storing structured data on the client side.
Privacy technologies
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

What's behind Europe's efforts to ditch U.S. software in favor of sovereign tech | TechCrunch

Europe is reducing reliance on U.S. tech due to concerns over data sovereignty and the CLOUD Act.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic's Mythos

Mozilla used Anthropic's Mythos Preview to fix 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, while North Korean hackers exploited AI for cybercrime.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 hours ago

Cybersecurity professional getting more work and less pay

Cybersecurity professionals faced significant pay stagnation in 2025, with 77% in the UK receiving no salary increase despite high demand for their roles.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic's Mythos

Mozilla used Anthropic's Mythos Preview to fix 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, while North Korean hackers exploited AI for cybercrime.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
3 days ago

How to create secure passwords - it might be time to switch to passkey

Using unique passwords and transitioning to passkeys enhances online security and reduces the risk of cyber threats.
Startup companies
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Your Former Employer Is Selling Your Slacks and Emails to Train AI

Founders of defunct startups are monetizing their digital remains, such as Slack messages and emails, through a growing ecosystem of buyers and middlemen.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The Supreme Court case that could redefine your digital privacy

Geofencing allows the government to draw a virtual fence around a geographic area where a crime was committed. After that, the government seeks a warrant not to search a home or office, but to require a tech company to search its data to identify any of its millions of users who were within the geofence line at the time of the crime.
US news
fromTNW | Eu
2 days ago
EU data protection

EU child safety push stalls as ePrivacy derogation expires, age verification app hacked, and CSA Regulation stuck in trilogue

Europe's child protection efforts conflict with privacy laws, complicating the detection of online child exploitation.
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
2 years ago

What is Cloud Security? Fundamental Guide

Cloud security requires specialized processes and technologies to protect assets and data from evolving threats in a dynamic environment.
#signal
Apple
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Apple stops weirdly storing data that let cops spy on Signal chats

Signal's patch deletes preserved notifications and prevents future preservation for deleted apps, but user concerns about privacy remain.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

As phishing attacks hit Germany - how secure is Signal messenging app?

Signal, a secure messaging app, faces phishing attacks linked to Russian groups, raising concerns about its security despite its end-to-end encryption.
Apple
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Apple stops weirdly storing data that let cops spy on Signal chats

Signal's patch deletes preserved notifications and prevents future preservation for deleted apps, but user concerns about privacy remain.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

As phishing attacks hit Germany - how secure is Signal messenging app?

Signal, a secure messaging app, faces phishing attacks linked to Russian groups, raising concerns about its security despite its end-to-end encryption.
#meta
Mental health
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
Mental health
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Hidden Data Liability Every Leader Needs to Address Now

Data is no longer endlessly renewable; companies face a 'data liability gap' affecting AI systems and data recovery responsibilities.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The Anguish of Data Loss

Data preservation is crucial, yet digital devices are fragile and often treated carelessly, leading to significant loss when data is not backed up.
#data-breach
France news
fromEngadget
4 days ago

France's national agency for managing IDs and passports suffered a data breach last week

France Titres confirmed a security breach exposing personal data, including names and contact information, with potential for phishing attacks.
France news
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens' IDs | TechCrunch

The French government agency ANTS confirmed a data breach affecting citizens' identity documents, potentially involving millions of personal records.
France news
fromEngadget
4 days ago

France's national agency for managing IDs and passports suffered a data breach last week

France Titres confirmed a security breach exposing personal data, including names and contact information, with potential for phishing attacks.
France news
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens' IDs | TechCrunch

The French government agency ANTS confirmed a data breach affecting citizens' identity documents, potentially involving millions of personal records.
Remote teams
fromNBC4 Washington
6 hours ago

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

Digital nomads face privacy and security risks while working in public spaces, necessitating precautions and adherence to employer guidelines.
#personalization
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
4 hours ago

Customers want personalized marketing. Why can't most brands deliver? | MarTech

Consumers demand personalized experiences, but many brands struggle to deliver due to disconnected data systems.
fromMarTech
3 days ago
Marketing tech

From permission to personalization: Activating first-party data the right way | MarTech

Navigating consumer privacy and personalization demands requires a strategic approach to first-party data activation.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
4 hours ago

Customers want personalized marketing. Why can't most brands deliver? | MarTech

Consumers demand personalized experiences, but many brands struggle to deliver due to disconnected data systems.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 days ago

From permission to personalization: Activating first-party data the right way | MarTech

Navigating consumer privacy and personalization demands requires a strategic approach to first-party data activation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website

The UK Biobank charity informed the government that it had identified their data had been advertised for sale by several sellers on Alibaba's e-commerce platforms in China.
EU data protection
fromNature
1 week ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Apple
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Apple's Tim Cook leaves behind complicated legacy on privacy

Tim Cook's legacy as a privacy advocate is complicated by his concessions to government demands, particularly in China.
#ai
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Information security
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Information security
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
#data-privacy
EU data protection
fromThedrum
6 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 week ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
6 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

A new Republican privacy bill could be 'worse than no standard at all'

Congress is attempting to pass a national data privacy law that may weaken protections in some states while strengthening them in others.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 week ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
Information security
fromFast Company
4 days ago

1Password sees AI as both threat and tool

AI presents both risks and opportunities for password management, requiring firms to balance security with the potential for careless app development.
#privacy
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Does The New Federal Data Privacy Bill Have A Snowball's Chance Of Passing? | AdExchanger

Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Does The New Federal Data Privacy Bill Have A Snowball's Chance Of Passing? | AdExchanger

House Republicans introduced the SECURE Data Act to create a national privacy standard that preempts state laws, targeting large data-handling companies.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Proton CEO: Age checks turn internet into ID checkpoint

Age verification risks transforming the internet into a system requiring identification for all users, compromising anonymity and security.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say | TechCrunch

Two spying campaigns exploit telecom infrastructure weaknesses to track individuals' locations, revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in global phone networks.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks 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
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps | TechCrunch

Morpheus, a new malware identified by Osservatorio Nessuno, masquerades as a phone updating app and is capable of stealing a broad range of data from an intended target's device.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
4 days ago

OpenAI now lets you screenshot your privacy in the foot

OpenAI's Chronicle captures user screens to enhance Codex's contextual understanding, raising privacy concerns similar to Microsoft's Recall.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How the government is ramping up mass surveillance with AI-driven tech

Surveillance capitalism collects extensive personal data through various devices and technologies, often without user consent or effective opt-out options.
#cookies
Privacy technologies
fromBGR
1 week ago

Should You Accept Or Reject Cookies From A Website? - BGR

Reject non-essential cookies to avoid data tracking and targeted ads while accepting essential cookies for website functionality.
Privacy technologies
fromBGR
1 week ago

Should You Accept Or Reject Cookies From A Website? - BGR

Reject non-essential cookies to avoid data tracking and targeted ads while accepting essential cookies for website functionality.
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
fromZDNET
3 weeks 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
fromTNW | Insights
3 weeks 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.
#online-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 month ago

You're being tracked online - 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

Reducing online tracking is possible through careful browser choice, VPNs, and anti-tracking software.
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 technologies
fromZDNET
1 month ago

You're being tracked online - 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

Reducing online tracking is possible through careful browser choice, VPNs, and anti-tracking software.
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 professionals
fromTheregister
1 month 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.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This free privacy tool makes it super easy to see which sites are selling your data

Global Privacy Control is a 2020 movement offering browser extensions and tools to help users opt out of data selling by automatically signaling their privacy preferences to websites.
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 technologies
fromTech Times
1 month 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 technologies
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
fromoregonlive
2 months 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
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.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 month ago

AI takes a swing at online anonymity

Large language models can efficiently deanonymize internet users across multiple platforms by automating the process of connecting anonymous posts to identify individuals with high precision.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Upgraded Google safety tools can now find and remove more of your personal info

There are people on the Internet who want to know all about you! Unfortunately, they don't have the best of intentions, but Google has some handy tools to address that, and they've gotten an upgrade today. The "Results About You" tool can now detect and remove more of your personal information. Plus, the tool for removing non-consensual explicit imagery (NCEI) is faster to use. All you have to do is tell Google your personal details first-that seems safe, right?
Privacy technologies
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new privacy-focused phone service is designed to keep your phone from getting hacked

Cape is a US-wide privacy-focused cellphone carrier that prevents SIM swapping and IMSI-catcher surveillance while minimizing customer data collection and encrypting voicemails.
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