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US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Cohn: Trump is building one interface to rule them all.' It's terrifying.

The Trump administration seeks to centralize Americans' sensitive personal data across agencies, risking privacy, security, and misuse by private firms like Palantir.
fromFortune
1 day ago

Thousands of Grok conversations have been made public on Google Search

Over 370,000 Grok chat transcripts were indexed by search engines, exposing sensitive user prompts because a public "share" feature created discoverable URLs.
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

FTC warns tech giants against foreign government pressure on privacy and censorship

"I am concerned that these actions by foreign powers to impose censorship and weaken end-to-end encryption will erode Americans' freedoms and subject them to myriad harms, such as surveillance by foreign governments and an increased risk of identity theft and fraud," Ferguson wrote in the letters, the statement added.
US politics
Information security
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Perplexity's Comet AI browser could expose your data to attackers - here's how

Perplexity's Comet browser can expose private data by failing to separate user prompts from malicious website-injected commands.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

ICO investigates lawfulness of algorithms used in immigration enforcement | Computer Weekly

The complaint filed on 18 August focuses on two algorithmic tools used for processing migrants' personal data, known as Identify and Prioritise Immigration Cases (IPIC) and Electronic Monitoring Review Tool (EMRT). The campaign group claims in a 94-page legal submission that the Home Office is using the tools in a way that limits human involvement in decision-making, and that "design nudges" encourage case workers to accept the tool's recommendations with little scrutiny.
Privacy technologies
Privacy technologies
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Data Privacy Increasingly Embedded in Consumer Decisions, Research Finds

U.S. consumers increasingly limit data sharing: fewer accept all cookies, many adjust privacy settings, and many use ad blockers or privacy-focused browsers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Share your experience of getting your dream job and it not working out

Invitation to share experiences of dream jobs gone sour via an encrypted form; data used only for the feature and deleted when no longer required.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The White House is on TikTok now, which is technically banned in the U.S. | TechCrunch

The White House joined TikTok on Tuesday, where it's sharing video clips of President Donald Trump and his staff that attempt to portray them as a quick-witted, rebellious American leaders. These clips, edited together like a sizzle reel, show Trump declining phone calls from Congressmen and threatening lawsuits during a press conference. Another video boasts that Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt "rips" a New York Times reporter after he asked a question at a press conference.
US politics
#tiktok
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago
US politics

Commerce Sec. Lutnick says TikTok will go dark if China won't agree to U.S. control of the social media app

fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago
US politics

Commerce Sec. Lutnick says TikTok will go dark if China won't agree to U.S. control of the social media app

#apple
fromSlashGear
4 days ago

Your Android Device Is Tracking You - Here's What It Monitors - SlashGear

According to a 2021 study from Trinity College Dublin, Android devices send telemetry data back to Google every 4 minutes and 15 seconds without user consent, which includes sensitive information that could potentially determine user location.
Privacy professionals
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

UK drops its request for encrypted iCloud data backdoor

Over six months after these events, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard confirmed that the UK has withdrawn its requests following months of talks between the two governments.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Drum
5 days ago

Inside the ANA's new data framework: a marketer's quick guide

The ANA's Data Solutions Framework offers a comprehensive guide for marketers to effectively leverage data amid a changing ecosystem.
fromWSOC TV
5 days ago

Truist bank settles lawsuit over secret website trackers

Truist reached a settlement over using secret trackers on its website to collect user data without consent.
#microsoft
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

ClassDojo Announces New Privacy Agreement With The Education Cooperative

ClassDojo joins the TEC Standardized Data Privacy Agreement to streamline adoption of edtech tools while ensuring high standards of student data protection.
#encryption
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Best Practices For Managing User Roles And Permissions In Your LMS

User roles and permissions in Learning Management Systems (LMSs) are crucial for ensuring operational integrity, data privacy, and delivering seamless learner experiences.
Online learning
#cybersecurity
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

It's Staggeringly Easy for Hackers to Trick ChatGPT Into Leaking Your Most Personal Data

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data | TechCrunch

fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

It's Staggeringly Easy for Hackers to Trick ChatGPT Into Leaking Your Most Personal Data

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Mobile UX

Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data | TechCrunch

fromNBC Chicago
1 week ago

Payments could soon go out for a $725M Facebook settlement. Who could receive money and when

Facebook users will receive payouts from a $725 million settlement following data privacy allegations.
#ai-regulation
fromDigiday
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Confessions of an agency exec on using AI in global campaigns despite regulation

U.S. lacks federal AI regulations, contrasting with stricter European laws, impacting how generative AI is used in marketing campaigns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Opinion: White House wants to win global AI war troublingly, by any means necessary

America's AI Action Plan emphasizes deregulation and competition over ethical governance.
fromDigiday
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Confessions of an agency exec on using AI in global campaigns despite regulation

Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 week ago

This people search site is back after a massive breach - how to remove your data from it ASAP

NPD is operational again, allowing people to search for personal data despite its previous security breach.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google

Data brokers and other online providers have a responsibility to prevent the misuse of consumer data, and Americans deserve to understand if and how their personal information is being used.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 week ago

What Does Palantir Actually Do?

Many people mistakenly perceive Palantir as a data broker or miner, working with government agencies, whereas, in reality, it does neither of these things.
Privacy technologies
#surveillance
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Dead need right to delete their data against AI, lawyer says

Generative AI can recreate the digital presence of deceased individuals, raising concerns over digital remains and the need for legal protections.
#artificial-intelligence
fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Artificial intelligence

15 Core Ideas Shaping the Future of AI-and Why They Matter Today | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Artificial intelligence

15 Core Ideas Shaping the Future of AI-and Why They Matter Today | HackerNoon

frominnovation.consumerreports.org
2 weeks ago

A Jury Verdict Against Meta & A Call to Delete Your Data with Flo

Reproductive healthcare data is some of the most sensitive data that exists, revealing intimate details about an individual's health and lifestyle.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

How to disable ACR on your TV - and why it makes such a big difference doing so

These days, most popular TV models utilize automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of ad surveillance technology that gathers information about everything you watch and transmits it to a centralized database.
Privacy professionals
#ai-security
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

A Single Poisoned Document Could Leak 'Secret' Data Via ChatGPT

fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

A Single Poisoned Document Could Leak 'Secret' Data Via ChatGPT

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Tavily raises $25M to connect AI agents to the web | TechCrunch

AI agents are being implemented across various industries to automate tasks, particularly in finance for fraud detection and in sales for gathering customer data and insights.
Artificial intelligence
#ai
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

For privacy and security, think twice before granting AI access to your personal data | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Mistral's Le Chat chatbot gets a productivity push with new 'deep research' mode | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

For privacy and security, think twice before granting AI access to your personal data | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Mistral's Le Chat chatbot gets a productivity push with new 'deep research' mode | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A million calls an hour': Israel relying on Microsoft cloud for expansive surveillance of Palestinians

Microsoft Azure collaborates with Israel's Unit 8200 to store extensive surveillance data on Palestinian communications.
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

Piwik PRO Launches New Pricing Model to Deliver Scalable Features and Maximum Value

Piwik PRO introduces a new pricing model with enhanced value and privacy compliance beginning August 4, 2025.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Online scam uses fake ICE raids at Target and Walmart to steal personal data

Viral videos featuring claims of employees being fired or deported by ICE are spreading fake narratives. These clips aim to exploit user fears around immigration.
Privacy professionals
#digital-rights
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Backlash to Delta's AI pricing shows the tightrope companies walk when it comes to AI

Delta's AI fare-setting approach has sparked significant consumer backlash despite assurances of not using individual-based pricing.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Is your Roku TV spying on you? It's possible, but here's how to put a stop to it

Streaming devices track viewer preferences, requiring users to take steps to protect their privacy.
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

States Pass Neural Privacy Laws to Protect Brain Data Collected by Devices

Neurotechnology and AI threaten human identity and autonomy, prompting states to enforce protections for brain data.
fromInc
4 weeks ago

This Startup's Business Model? An Invite-Only Product in a $1.2 Billion Market

The timing of this debate is fortuitous for Contra, a new event platform that is targeting influential brands and people by positioning itself as the Raya of electronic invitation companies.
Mobile UX
fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

Portland-area Nurseries May Be Killing Trees w AI

Portland nursery undermines environmental mission by utilizing resource-intensive AI surveillance technology.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Think your ChatGPT therapy sessions are private? Think again.

AI chatbots like ChatGPT may not provide the same privacy protections as traditional therapists, potentially exposing user data in legal situations.
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

Knowledge nation and security at risk

The steady acquisition by publishers of tools used by academic institutions for evaluations and hiring decisions leads to the consolidation of sensitive data about American researchers.
Intellectual property law
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Companies use this sneaky pricing trick to overcharge you. One lawmaker wants it banned

Surveillance pricing adjusts consumer prices based on personal data, prompting new legislation to curb this practice.
Privacy technologies
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Axeptio Expands European Presence with the Acquisition of CookieCode in the Netherlands

Axeptio has acquired CookieCode to enhance its consent management solutions and expand its European presence.
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Facial recognition app linked with government data

Mobile Fortify takes someone's identity and then burrows into DHS's and other agencies' databases to surface much more information about the person than tools like Clearview AI.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromTechRadar
1 month ago

I am a privacy expert and this is why I believe user personalization is the future of privacy

Personalized marketing raises privacy concerns and necessitates strategic approaches to build consumer trust.
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

From Federated Learning to Local AI: The Risks and Opportunities of Solving the Data Challenge | HackerNoon

Federated learning is a distributed (decentralized) ML technique that enables training models by moving the training process to where the data is, instead of collecting and moving the data to the central server.
Privacy technologies
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Roe v Road: Freedom of Movement and the Future of Automated Travel

In states like Georgia, women can be kept on life support against their wishes to deliver fetuses due to restrictive abortion laws.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Experts issue 'spying' warning over apps that access location and more

Consumer apps like Facebook and Instagram request excessive access to user personal data, often compromising privacy.
fromEater LA
1 month ago

The Tesla Diner Will Track When Guests Are Nearby to Prepare Their Orders

Elon Musk’s Los Angeles Tesla diner will introduce an innovative ordering system that detects nearby Tesla drivers, allowing them to place orders in advance without scheduling pickup times.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 month ago

X tells the French police 'non' to algorithm data demands

French authorities have launched a politically-motivated criminal investigation into X over the alleged manipulation of its algorithm and alleged 'fraudulent data extraction.' X categorically denies these allegations.
Privacy professionals
#medicaid
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Multiple Cities Across the Country Are Resisting Rent Algorithms

Algorithmically generated pricing is being challenged in rental markets as cities implement measures to prohibit such practices.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Researcher threatens X with lawsuit after falsely linking him to French probe

X is under investigation by French authorities for alleged data tampering and fraud, amid concerns about impartiality and bias in the inquiry.
E-Commerce
fromRetail Dive
1 month ago

Commerce media has emerged - what brands and platforms need to know

Commerce media is expanding beyond retail to various sectors, enhancing targeting and optimization for brands.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

UK wants to weasel out of demand for Apple encryption back door

The UK government is backing down from demands for back door access to iCloud encryption due to US pressure.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We got upset, then we got angry': the couple who took on one of the UK's biggest cold-call scams

Cold calls linked to personal injury claims threatened a family business, leading to a major investigation and eventual convictions in a nuisance call operation.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

ICE Is Getting Unprecedented Access to Medicaid Data

ICE gains access to sensitive medical data of 80 million Medicaid patients to locate undocumented immigrants.
#immigration
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Remember Cambridge Analytica? What to know about the $8B US lawsuit against Meta's board | CBC News

An $8-billion class action lawsuit against Meta and Mark Zuckerberg will begin, linked to the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting scandal.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Democratic senators raise concerns about a new Trump citizenship data system

A citizenship data system may disenfranchise eligible voters and lacks transparency and public notice required by privacy laws.
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