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#data-protection

7 Essential Tips to Protect Your Privacy in 2024 - Future of Privacy Forum

Personal data collection is common in our online activities, and it can be shared and sold to other companies.
There are steps you can take to protect your personal data, such as reviewing privacy settings on social media and using privacy options provided by platforms like Snap.

Your Personal Info On Your iPhone Isn't Safe Until You Change These Privacy Settings, According To A Pro

iPhone users must adjust privacy settings to enhance their security and limit data tracking by advertisers.

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI. Here's how to turn it off.

LinkedIn has integrated user data into generative AI training, raising new privacy concerns with a setting that is enabled by default.

Mozilla removing Do Not Track option from Firefox 135

Mozilla will remove the Do Not Track toggle from Firefox 135 due to lack of site compliance with its privacy preference.

7 Essential Tips to Protect Your Privacy in 2024 - Future of Privacy Forum

Personal data collection is common in our online activities, and it can be shared and sold to other companies.
There are steps you can take to protect your personal data, such as reviewing privacy settings on social media and using privacy options provided by platforms like Snap.

Your Personal Info On Your iPhone Isn't Safe Until You Change These Privacy Settings, According To A Pro

iPhone users must adjust privacy settings to enhance their security and limit data tracking by advertisers.

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI. Here's how to turn it off.

LinkedIn has integrated user data into generative AI training, raising new privacy concerns with a setting that is enabled by default.

Mozilla removing Do Not Track option from Firefox 135

Mozilla will remove the Do Not Track toggle from Firefox 135 due to lack of site compliance with its privacy preference.
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#user-experience

Google just made it easier to turn off personalized search results

Google introduces an easier way to access non-personalized search results, enhancing user understanding of personalization in search.

Google Chrome is making it easier to access your saved passwords across devices

Users can soon access passwords, bookmarks, and addresses in Chrome by signing into their Google account, enhancing convenience.
Google adjusts its Chrome sync model to align with evolving user expectations for seamless data access.

Google just made it easier to turn off personalized search results

Google introduces an easier way to access non-personalized search results, enhancing user understanding of personalization in search.

Google Chrome is making it easier to access your saved passwords across devices

Users can soon access passwords, bookmarks, and addresses in Chrome by signing into their Google account, enhancing convenience.
Google adjusts its Chrome sync model to align with evolving user expectations for seamless data access.
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#social-media

New Report Finds That the Majority of Parents Don't Update Privacy Controls for Kids in Social Apps

People often don't use the control options provided by social platforms to manage their experience.
Only a small percentage of parents implement control options to manage their kids' usage of social apps.

Instagram Will Make Teen Accounts Private, Citing Online Safety

Meta is implementing measures to enhance safety for teens on Instagram, responding to growing concerns over social media's impact on children.

Meta details 'adult classifier' tool for catching teens who lie about their age on Instagram

Meta is deploying AI tools to enforce restrictions on Instagram users under 18.
The 'adult classifier' tool adjusts accounts based on user interaction, not stated age.
Underage users will face stricter privacy settings and verification requirements.

Instagram is putting every teen into a more private and restrictive new account

Instagram introduces 'Teen Accounts' for better privacy and safety for users under 18.

New social media features and updates to know this week - PR Daily

Instagram and Snap have implemented new safety features aimed at protecting teens aged 16 and 17, balancing freedom and safety.

Parents are split on whether it's OK to post back-to-school photos on social media. Experts are too.

Parents should exercise caution when posting back-to-school photos of their children online to protect them from potential risks.

New Report Finds That the Majority of Parents Don't Update Privacy Controls for Kids in Social Apps

People often don't use the control options provided by social platforms to manage their experience.
Only a small percentage of parents implement control options to manage their kids' usage of social apps.

Instagram Will Make Teen Accounts Private, Citing Online Safety

Meta is implementing measures to enhance safety for teens on Instagram, responding to growing concerns over social media's impact on children.

Meta details 'adult classifier' tool for catching teens who lie about their age on Instagram

Meta is deploying AI tools to enforce restrictions on Instagram users under 18.
The 'adult classifier' tool adjusts accounts based on user interaction, not stated age.
Underage users will face stricter privacy settings and verification requirements.

Instagram is putting every teen into a more private and restrictive new account

Instagram introduces 'Teen Accounts' for better privacy and safety for users under 18.

New social media features and updates to know this week - PR Daily

Instagram and Snap have implemented new safety features aimed at protecting teens aged 16 and 17, balancing freedom and safety.

Parents are split on whether it's OK to post back-to-school photos on social media. Experts are too.

Parents should exercise caution when posting back-to-school photos of their children online to protect them from potential risks.
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#instagram

Instagram 'teen accounts' with parental controls will be mandatory for kids under 16

Meta is introducing mandatory 'teen accounts' for users under 16, enhancing privacy and parental controls.
New features aim to provide parents with oversight of their teens' Instagram usage.
Criticism continues regarding whether Meta's changes effectively prioritize teen safety.

Instagram rolls out restrictive new privacy settings for teenagers

Instagram is making teen accounts private by default to improve safety and reduce exposure to harmful content.

Instagram 'teen accounts' with parental controls will be mandatory for kids under 16

Meta is introducing mandatory 'teen accounts' for users under 16, enhancing privacy and parental controls.
New features aim to provide parents with oversight of their teens' Instagram usage.
Criticism continues regarding whether Meta's changes effectively prioritize teen safety.

Instagram rolls out restrictive new privacy settings for teenagers

Instagram is making teen accounts private by default to improve safety and reduce exposure to harmful content.
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#cookies

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

Yahoo uses cookies to enhance user experience and personalizes advertising.
Users can manage their cookie preferences and privacy settings at any time.

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

We use Cookies for site operation, security, and user analytics. Users can manage preferences for personalized advertising and data usage

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

Users can manage cookie preferences for Yahoo brands through Privacy Settings.

Engadget is part of the Yahoo family of brands

Engadget, as part of the Yahoo family of brands, uses cookies for various purposes including providing sites and apps, security, and measuring user activity.

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

Websites like Yahoo and AOL use cookies for various functions like providing services, authentication, security, and personalization.
Users can manage their privacy settings and choose whether to accept or reject cookies for personalized advertising.

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

When using Yahoo sites and apps, cookies are used for various purposes including providing services, security measures, and measuring user activity.

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

Yahoo uses cookies to enhance user experience and personalizes advertising.
Users can manage their cookie preferences and privacy settings at any time.

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

We use Cookies for site operation, security, and user analytics. Users can manage preferences for personalized advertising and data usage

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

Users can manage cookie preferences for Yahoo brands through Privacy Settings.

Engadget is part of the Yahoo family of brands

Engadget, as part of the Yahoo family of brands, uses cookies for various purposes including providing sites and apps, security, and measuring user activity.

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

Websites like Yahoo and AOL use cookies for various functions like providing services, authentication, security, and personalization.
Users can manage their privacy settings and choose whether to accept or reject cookies for personalized advertising.

Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brands

When using Yahoo sites and apps, cookies are used for various purposes including providing services, security measures, and measuring user activity.
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#venmo

Default app settings can pose a risk to user privacy

Default privacy settings in mobile apps can expose users to privacy risks despite their intended convenience.

How not to share your Venmo history like JD Vance

J.D. Vance's public Venmo feed reveals his elite connections, highlighting a disconnect with his anti-elite rhetoric.

Default app settings can pose a risk to user privacy

Default privacy settings in mobile apps can expose users to privacy risks despite their intended convenience.

How not to share your Venmo history like JD Vance

J.D. Vance's public Venmo feed reveals his elite connections, highlighting a disconnect with his anti-elite rhetoric.
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Macs are becoming more locked down

Regular monitoring of camera/screen recording permissions on Macs enhances security against camfecting attacks.

When notifications pick the wrong time to remind us of something

Notifications and promotional emails can be intrusive and insensitive, causing emotional distress and prompting users to reevaluate their subscriptions and privacy settings.
#data-collection

Academics reckon Apple's default apps have privacy pitfalls

Apple's default apps on iPhone and Mac have limited privacy settings and confusing configuration options.
Users have difficulty configuring privacy settings in Apple's default apps, leading to potential trust issues in relationships.

How to manage app permissions on your iPhone

Regularly audit app permissions to enhance privacy and security.
Check App Store for app data collection details before installation.

Academics reckon Apple's default apps have privacy pitfalls

Apple's default apps on iPhone and Mac have limited privacy settings and confusing configuration options.
Users have difficulty configuring privacy settings in Apple's default apps, leading to potential trust issues in relationships.

How to manage app permissions on your iPhone

Regularly audit app permissions to enhance privacy and security.
Check App Store for app data collection details before installation.
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After losing access to Twitter's API, Block Party pivots to privacy | TechCrunch

Block Party pivoted to Privacy Party after being impacted by Twitter's API changes.
Privacy Party focuses on helping users navigate privacy settings on various social networks.
#parental-control

Social Media and Kids Safety: Safety Measures Apps

Social media impact on kids' mental health
Importance of parental control on social media apps

Snapchat Announces New Parental Oversight and Management Improvements

Snapchat is rolling out updates to its parental control and supervision tools, making it easier for parents to manage their kids' exposure levels on the app.
The updates include a new overview of safety and privacy settings for teen users, a more prominent placement of the Family Center in the app, and the option for parents to opt their teens out of the 'My AI' chatbot tool.

Social Media and Kids Safety: Safety Measures Apps

Social media impact on kids' mental health
Importance of parental control on social media apps

Snapchat Announces New Parental Oversight and Management Improvements

Snapchat is rolling out updates to its parental control and supervision tools, making it easier for parents to manage their kids' exposure levels on the app.
The updates include a new overview of safety and privacy settings for teen users, a more prominent placement of the Family Center in the app, and the option for parents to opt their teens out of the 'My AI' chatbot tool.
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You can now make games in your Steam Library private so nobody can see them

Ability to hide games in Steam Library as Private
Enhancements to gifting and shopping cart features

Signal usernames will keep your phone number private

Users can now create unique usernames on Signal to share instead of phone numbers.
The new Signal update allows users to hide their phone numbers and prevent others from finding them by number.
#tiktok

Bloomberg

TikTok is introducing new safety features for its younger users in the UK
The safety features include enhanced privacy settings and restrictions on direct messaging

The EU opens a wide-ranging probe into TikTok

Focus on safety of minors in TikTok investigation
Examination of TikTok's design, age verification, and default privacy settings

Bloomberg

TikTok is introducing new safety features for its younger users in the UK
The safety features include enhanced privacy settings and restrictions on direct messaging

The EU opens a wide-ranging probe into TikTok

Focus on safety of minors in TikTok investigation
Examination of TikTok's design, age verification, and default privacy settings
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#meta

Under pressure, Meta say it will change how it delivers some content to children

Meta is implementing more restrictions on content served to children on Instagram and Facebook.
The company will hide troubling content from teens and restrict more terms related to self-harm and other unsafe topics.

Meta announces major change to direct messages on Facebook and Instagram

Meta announces default setting changes to protect under-18s on Facebook and Instagram
Parents will have the ability to approve or deny their child's requests to change default privacy settings.

Under pressure, Meta say it will change how it delivers some content to children

Meta is implementing more restrictions on content served to children on Instagram and Facebook.
The company will hide troubling content from teens and restrict more terms related to self-harm and other unsafe topics.

Meta announces major change to direct messages on Facebook and Instagram

Meta announces default setting changes to protect under-18s on Facebook and Instagram
Parents will have the ability to approve or deny their child's requests to change default privacy settings.
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Snapchat now lets parents restrict their teens from using the app's 'My AI' chatbot, view their privacy settings | TechCrunch

Snapchat is introducing new parental controls that allow parents to restrict their teens from interacting with the app's AI chatbot.
The changes also include giving parents access to view their teens' privacy settings and making it easier to find the Family Center for parental controls.
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