#user-privacy

#user-privacy

Telegram CEO confirms the app has been providing user data to authorities for years to combat crime.

Strava's API update enhances user privacy, restricts data use by third parties, and protects the platform's unique experience.

Cookie Information's compliance solutions address the critical need for digital privacy and consent management, especially as regulations tighten.

Web3 focuses on user empowerment through decentralization, enabling improved privacy and direct interactions between consumers and brands.

Utiq expands its responsible digital marketing strategy into the consumer broadband sector to enhance user privacy and service effectiveness.

Meta's experiment with integrating AI-generated content into user feeds is concerning and could disrupt the authenticity of social media experiences.

Meta has been scraping public posts since 2007 to train its AI models, affecting user privacy concerns.

EU users can opt out of data use for AI, a right not available to US or Australian users.

Meta is resuming AI training in the U.K. after addressing regulatory issues.

Transparency and user notifications are key components of the new approach.

The methodology for user opt-out remains complex and indirect.

X aims to change the block function allowing blocked users to view public posts without interaction.

Elon Musk believes blocking is largely ineffective, but it still serves various user needs for privacy.

The use of social media content by AI models raises significant privacy concerns, highlighting the need for transparency from platforms regarding data usage.

EU users can choose less personalized ads on Facebook and Instagram, a response to regulatory scrutiny.

Meta fined $101 million for storing user passwords in plaintext, exposing a major security failure despite claims of internal controls.

Instagram users are reacting negatively to Meta's AI features, claiming lack of consent for data usage.

PayPal's new ad service leverages transaction data for targeted advertising.

Meta enhances ad control features and launches a new free AI chatbot.

Microsoft is re-architecting its Recall feature to enhance security and user control after previous failures and scrutiny.

Microsoft Edge's latest update automatically starts and prompts users to import Chrome data, raising consent issues.

Microsoft is revising its Recall feature to prioritize user security and privacy concerns.

Microsoft's Recall feature is facing scrutiny over security, raising concerns about its mandatory presence in Windows 11 version 24H2.

Google announced shelving third-party cookie deprecation, opting for a user-choice approach. Uncertainty lingers on regulatory acceptance and industry impact of the decision.

After receiving feedback, Google decides to keep third-party cookies in Chrome, allowing customization for users' browsing experience.

Google has abandoned its deprecation plan for Chrome's third-party cookies, introducing a new user privacy choice within Chrome.

Google's commitment to Privacy Sandbox indicates a shift towards a future with fewer cookies.

Google revamps plans on third-party cookies in Chrome to prioritize user choice over completely phasing them out.

Opera browser adapts to user needs while navigating the market changes set by Google regarding cookies.

Opera Ads grows rapidly by relying on alternatives to third-party cookies for monetization.

X is rolling out a controversial update allowing blocked accounts to view posts but not reply.

This decision may be influenced by Musk's desire to enhance visibility for his posts.

X's new account blocking update allows blocked users to view posts but not reply, raising concerns over privacy and harassment.

X, under Elon Musk's leadership, has changed its block feature to allow blocked accounts to see public posts, raising user concerns.

X's new blocking feature allows blocked users to see public posts, prompting users to make their accounts private for full privacy.

User dissatisfaction is rising due to safety concerns, with many feeling the update compromises their ability to control who accesses their content.

23andMe is settling a data breach lawsuit for $30 million, committing to improved cybersecurity measures for affected users.

The company denies mishandling user data despite admitting to a major breach affecting millions.

Internet Archive faced a significant security breach affecting 31 million users.

Compromise exposed sensitive data, raising concerns over online security.

FlightAware exposed users' personal data for over three years due to a configuration error, affecting potentially millions of registered users.

23andMe is undergoing critical scrutiny due to a data breach, raising concerns about user data safety.

The recent data breach affected millions due to interconnected user networks, not just the compromised accounts.

Security measures are being enforced post-breach, but ongoing challenges may threaten 23andMe's future.

IA has neglected to rotate exposed API keys, risking unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

Instagram is implementing new safety measures for teen users, making accounts private by default and enhancing parental controls.

Instagram enhances user protection against sextortion by preventing screenshots of ephemeral content in DMs, ensuring shared images remain private.

Bumble needs to prioritize user privacy and transparency in data practices to avoid risks of selling personal information for profit.

ADMaP aims to enhance advertiser-publisher collaboration while safeguarding user privacy in attribution measurement, amidst increasing challenges with traditional identifiers.

Meta trains its AI using publicly available information and user-generated content, excluding private messages.

LinkedIn has halted AI model training with U.K. user data following regulatory concerns and public backlash.

Photobucket plans to license user photos for AI training, requiring users to reactivate accounts to opt-out by setting them to private.

LinkedIn's user data is being utilized for AI training without explicit user consent, stirring concerns among its community.

LinkedIn suspended UK user data for AI training after backlash against its opt-out privacy policy, acknowledging the need for better user consent protections.

LinkedIn has suspended the use of UK user data for AI training following regulatory concerns about privacy and data control.

Feeld dating app has critical security flaws that can expose private user data.

The EU's DPC is investigating complaints against X over GDPR compliance in processing user data for its AI chatbot, Grok.

Snapchat's AI initiatives have raised ongoing privacy concerns, especially regarding user data access and ethical chatbot behavior.

The app is under scrutiny for its inadequate assessment of AI-related data protection risks. The need for improving user data protection is urgent.

Understanding how cookies function is essential for managing online privacy and user experience.

Ring's new Smart Video Search feature allows users to quickly find video clips using simple text queries, enhancing convenience and accessibility.

Brave redefines web browsing by prioritizing user experience through ad-free browsing and AI-driven features.

Telegram will now comply with legal requests for user information to combat crime, a shift in policy by CEO Pavel Durov.

Telegram's CEO faces criminal charges, while the EU investigates alleged user number misrepresentation in relation to Digital Services Act compliance.

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was arrested in France over failure to comply with content moderation laws, raising concerns about platform accountability.

Telegram CEO defends user data policy changes, asserting compliance with local laws while maintaining core principles of freedom and privacy.

Elon Musk's X is developing a feature to allow users to block direct messages separately from blocking public interactions.

Blocking on Twitter/X will no longer prevent users from viewing blocked accounts' public posts, which changes the nature of user blocking.

X is introducing a separate block button for direct messages (DMs), allowing users to manage communications without affecting public interactions.

LinkedIn is leveraging users' data to improve its AI products, despite not updating its terms of service.

LinkedIn updates privacy policy to specify user data usage for AI training, allowing users to opt-out.

Discord's new end-to-end encryption for voice and video chats enhances user security compared to other platforms.

Discord is implementing end-to-end encryption for audio and video calls, enhancing user privacy.

Google updates Search to combat deepfakes and protect user privacy by filtering duplicate harmful content and educating users on deepfakes.

Google Photos now supports natural language searches for improved accessibility in finding images.

Ask Photos uses AI to enhance photo search by understanding context and personal details.

Salesforce is innovating a cookieless method for personalized content delivery, prioritizing user privacy by avoiding traditional tracking methods.

Reddit is focusing on user privacy while establishing itself in the digital advertising space.

Google abandons plan to eliminate cookies in Chrome after industry and regulatory pushback.