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Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours 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.
#data-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
6 days 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.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
6 days 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.
fromNature
19 hours 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
#data-breach
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
7 hours ago

Europe's Largest Gym Chain Says Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Members

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting personal information of approximately 1 million members across several European countries.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Booking.com Hack Exposes Customer Data, Sparks Travel Scam Fears

Hackers breached Booking.com, exposing personal data of customers, including names, addresses, and booking details, raising concerns about privacy and security.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Booking.com warns of possible reservation data exposure

Booking.com warns customers of potential data exposure due to unauthorized access, affecting reservation details but not financial information.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

300,000 People Impacted by Eurail Data Breach

Eurail is notifying over 300,000 customers about a data breach that exposed personal information, including names and passport numbers.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers' data | TechCrunch

Hackers accessed Booking.com customers' personal data, including names, emails, and booking details, prompting notifications to affected users.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
7 hours ago

Europe's Largest Gym Chain Says Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Members

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting personal information of approximately 1 million members across several European countries.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Booking.com Hack Exposes Customer Data, Sparks Travel Scam Fears

Hackers breached Booking.com, exposing personal data of customers, including names, addresses, and booking details, raising concerns about privacy and security.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Booking.com warns of possible reservation data exposure

Booking.com warns customers of potential data exposure due to unauthorized access, affecting reservation details but not financial information.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

300,000 People Impacted by Eurail Data Breach

Eurail is notifying over 300,000 customers about a data breach that exposed personal information, including names and passport numbers.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers' data | TechCrunch

Hackers accessed Booking.com customers' personal data, including names, emails, and booking details, prompting notifications to affected users.
#travel
Travel
fromAol
23 hours ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
Travel
fromAol
23 hours ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
Travel
fromIslands
23 hours ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation - Islands

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
Travel
fromAol
23 hours ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
Travel
fromAol
23 hours ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
Travel
fromIslands
23 hours ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation - Islands

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
Marketing tech
fromThe Cool Down
12 hours ago

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.
#meta
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours ago
Privacy technologies

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

fromFuturism
23 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Over 70 advocacy organizations demand Meta halt face recognition plans for smart glasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours ago

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
23 hours ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
#ai-governance
#digital-sovereignty
Europe politics
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Guests expose hotel safety failings beyond Travelodge

A woman was raped by a colleague in a hotel room due to security failings, raising concerns about hotel safety protocols.
Social justice
fromTheregister
8 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
fromTNW | Meta
13 hours ago

Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is building a photorealistic, AI-powered version of Mark Zuckerberg that can interact with employees in his place, trained on Zuckerberg's mannerisms, tone, and publicly available statements.
Social media marketing
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

Hot Off the Press: EFF's Updated Guide to Tech at the US-Mexico Border

"The Battalion Search and Rescue always carries the Electronic Frontier Foundation's zine in our desert rig. We're finding new surveillance all the time, and without a resource like that, we wouldn't know what the hell we're looking at."
Roam Research
Apple
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Apple preps for the face race

Apple is testing four designs for smart glasses, aiming for superior aesthetics and performance compared to competitors.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

AI is rewriting the rules of biological experiments, but safety regulations aren't keeping up

AI is autonomously designing and running biological experiments, outpacing current governance systems meant to regulate these capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

AI is rewriting the rules of biological experiments, but safety regulations aren't keeping up

AI is autonomously designing and running biological experiments, outpacing current governance systems meant to regulate these capabilities.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Not everyone who keeps their personal life private is guarded. Some people tried sharing openly once, watched it become currency in someone else's conversation, and simply adjusted the distribution list permanently. - Silicon Canals

Privacy often emerges as a response to the violation of trust and openness, not as an inherent trait of individuals.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers' Health Records

The Trump administration seeks access to detailed medical records of federal workers and retirees, raising concerns about privacy and data security.
Health
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Meta's New AI Asked for My Raw Health Data-and Gave Me Terrible Advice

Medical experts express concerns about uploading personal health data to AI models due to privacy and control issues.
#linkedin
Law
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn faces lawsuits alleging lack of user consent for data collection practices.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
1 week 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
5 days 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
5 days ago

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn faces lawsuits alleging lack of user consent for data collection practices.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
1 week 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
5 days 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.
#google
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 hour ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 hour ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
#facial-recognition
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
8 hours ago

Moving Goalposts: Football, Facial Recognition and the Expansion of Surveillance

Facial recognition technology in UK football raises significant privacy and accountability concerns beyond its intended operational use.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
8 hours ago

Moving Goalposts: Football, Facial Recognition and the Expansion of Surveillance

Facial recognition technology in UK football raises significant privacy and accountability concerns beyond its intended operational use.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
Privacy technologies
fromMakeUseOf
4 hours ago

I turned off Chrome's Ad Privacy feature after realizing what it was actually doing

Google's Ad Privacy feature does not eliminate third-party cookies but introduces a new tracking system that emphasizes data collection.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His Watchful Eye

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using AI to create a 3D avatar of himself for employee interaction and feedback.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His Watchful Eye

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using AI to create a 3D avatar of himself for employee interaction and feedback.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data

Webloc is a global geolocation surveillance system used by various law enforcement agencies, providing access to data from millions of mobile devices.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
5 days 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
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
5 days 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
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
6 hours ago

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
20 hours ago

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
10 hours ago

Nightclub Giant RCI Hospitality Reports Data Breach

RCI Hospitality Holdings reported a cybersecurity incident exposing sensitive personal information of independent contractors due to an IDOR vulnerability.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
10 hours ago

Nightclub Giant RCI Hospitality Reports Data Breach

RCI Hospitality Holdings reported a cybersecurity incident exposing sensitive personal information of independent contractors due to an IDOR vulnerability.
#openai
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
5 hours ago

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
5 hours ago

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

Despite Safety Concerns, Travelers Still Want to Explore New Destinations in 2026

Travelers in 2026 perceive international travel as more dangerous and unpredictable, with health emergencies being the top concern.
Privacy technologies
fromHer Campus
1 day ago

Why Website Cookies Aren't As Sweet As They Sound

Website cookies can raise serious privacy concerns due to their role in tracking user behavior and collecting personal data.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Anthropic's Mythos preview: why the human layer matters more, not less

Anthropic's Mythos Preview autonomously discovers and exploits high-severity vulnerabilities, achieving a 72.4% success rate in exploit chaining.
fromPopular Science
3 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
EU data protection
fromCN Traveller
1 year ago

Fingerprints, face scans and automated systems: What the EU's new travel rules mean for British travellers

The EU's Entry/Exit System will be implemented on April 10, requiring biometric data from non-EU nationals traveling to EU countries.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
18 minutes ago

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.
#privacy-policy
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Warning to iPhone users over iCloud storage scam exposing bank details

A new email scam targets iPhone users, posing as iCloud notifications to steal personal and banking information.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
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.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Privacy International's response to the UK Home Office consultation on facial recognition technology

Privacy International advocates for strict safeguards on law enforcement biometric and facial recognition technology use, including prohibitions on live facial recognition, operator-initiated systems, and protest surveillance.
US politics
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Losing American data

Federal data collection has been cut where findings conflict with administration priorities, reducing transparency and limiting public insight into policy impacts.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
2 weeks 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.
#online-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromSlashGear
3 weeks ago

Apps That Track You: 17 Of The Worst Offenders In Privacy Invasion - SlashGear

Online privacy is compromised by data collection from apps, with Meta's platforms being significant offenders.
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
fromSlashGear
3 weeks ago

Apps That Track You: 17 Of The Worst Offenders In Privacy Invasion - SlashGear

Online privacy is compromised by data collection from apps, with Meta's platforms being significant offenders.
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
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
4 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.
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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