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Social media ban for under-16s passes Australian Senate, soon will be a world-first law

Australia passes a world-first social media ban for children under 16, making platforms liable for penalties if they fail to comply.

Taylor Swift Deepfakes Highlight the Need for New Legal Protections

Deepfake pornographic images of Taylor Swift have been shared on social media, highlighting the lack of privacy protections for victims.
Deepfakes are a growing problem, with an increase in non-celebrities and children falling victim to this form of online abuse.

Social media ban for under-16s passes Australian Senate, soon will be a world-first law

Australia passes a world-first social media ban for children under 16, making platforms liable for penalties if they fail to comply.

Taylor Swift Deepfakes Highlight the Need for New Legal Protections

Deepfake pornographic images of Taylor Swift have been shared on social media, highlighting the lack of privacy protections for victims.
Deepfakes are a growing problem, with an increase in non-celebrities and children falling victim to this form of online abuse.
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New Privacy Measure Could Help Safeguard Reproductive Healthcare - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The new Final Rule under HIPAA provides enhanced federal privacy protections for reproductive health care.

Google adds live threat detection and screen-sharing protection to Android | TechCrunch

Google is enhancing Android security with on-device live threat detection and privacy protections.

Analyzing KOSA's Constitutional Problems In Depth

EFF remains opposed to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) despite some organizations dropping opposition.
KOSA may lead to online services imposing age verification and content restrictions, according to EFF.

Android 15's first developer preview has arrived

Android 15 focuses on communication between hardware and software to compete with Apple.
Updates include power management, privacy protections, and camera improvements.

Can Apple see what you're doing when you wear your Vision Pro?

The Apple Vision Pro has received a lot of attention for its features and potential, but very few have raised concerns about its privacy implications.
The Apple Vision Pro is packed with sensors that allow it to accurately project spatial computer elements and know what the user is looking at.

A Backroom Deal Looms Over a High-Stakes US Surveillance Fight

Johnson previously voted for privacy protections in 702 reform legislation
Pro-privacy amendments have historically died in backroom deals

What Do We Say to Emily? The Human Cost Of Advertising Data Abuse | AdExchanger

Data brokers sold patient data to a cremation company for marketing purposes.
Publicis, an advertising company, has been involved in recording and analyzing patient-doctor conversations for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
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