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Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 week ago

Illinois Department of Human Services tightens map security after data incident - DataBreaches.Net

Internal planning maps with incorrect privacy settings exposed personal data of ~32,401 DRS customers and ~672,616 Medicaid/Medicare Savings Program recipients.
Gadgets
fromBGR
2 weeks ago

You Can't Turn Off Ads On Roku, But You Can Stop Them From Tracking You - BGR

Roku devices display ads and collect/share user data; users can limit data sharing, opt out of sensitive ad categories, and hide certain ads.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

WhatsApp gets its own Instagram Notes-like feature | TechCrunch

WhatsApp relaunches its 'About' status for short text updates visible atop chats and profiles, customizable in visibility and duration, disappearing after 24 hours by default.
Privacy technologies
fromMUO
2 months ago

Chrome stopped spying on my browsing after I turned off this hidden panel

Chrome contains a hidden 'Site-suggested ads' setting allowing websites and ad partners to use browsing activity to serve tailored ads despite cookie and sync restrictions.
fromMUO
3 months ago

The creepy targeted ads on my phone vanished after I changed one setting

The ads on my phone were getting too personal. I could look up headphones once and then see them everywhere, from YouTube to random free games. Even after I stopped shopping, the same product continued to follow me. It became a steady reminder that my activity might be linked across apps, and I could not ignore it. I opened my privacy settings to see what I could change.
Privacy professionals
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Is your Roku TV spying on you? It's possible, but here's how you can easily stop it

Roku, Fire, and Chromecast TVs collect viewing, usage, and screen-content data; disable privacy/ACR settings or disconnect from the internet to limit tracking.
Marketing tech
fromEngadget
8 months ago

Meta is using its AI age-detection tech to shuffle more young users into teen accounts

Meta aims to enhance teen safety by expanding the use of AI for age detection on its platforms.
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