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#data-collection
fromZDNET
49 minutes ago
Artificial intelligence

Most AI chatbots devour your user data - these are the worst offenders

philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

How to Preserve Privacy in the Age of Mass Surveillance: Democracy or Technology?

Mass surveillance threatens the fundamental concept of privacy, impacting personal autonomy and well-being.
Understanding privacy's essential functions is crucial in confronting the challenges posed by surveillance.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

NSW education department caught unaware after Microsoft Teams began collecting students' biometric data

NSW education department unaware of Microsoft collecting student biometric data.
Voice and face enrolment in Teams aims to improve communication quality.
#cybersecurity
Privacy technologies
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Secrets of the World's Greatest Privacy Experts

Extreme-privacy consultants help individuals make their personal information difficult to find through sophisticated tools and strategies.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks - here's why

Spyware has increasingly targeted journalists and activists, raising concerns about privacy and security in tech.
Privacy technologies
fromDatabreaches
3 days ago

Cocospy stalkerware apps go offline after data breach

Three stalking apps, Cocospy, Spyic, Spyzie, are offline following exposure of major security flaws allowing unauthorized access to user data.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Secrets of the World's Greatest Privacy Experts

Extreme-privacy consultants help individuals make their personal information difficult to find through sophisticated tools and strategies.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks - here's why

Spyware has increasingly targeted journalists and activists, raising concerns about privacy and security in tech.
Privacy technologies
fromDatabreaches
3 days ago

Cocospy stalkerware apps go offline after data breach

Three stalking apps, Cocospy, Spyic, Spyzie, are offline following exposure of major security flaws allowing unauthorized access to user data.
#surveillance
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Tracking apps might make us feel safe, but blurring the line between care and control can be dangerous | Samantha Floreani

Many young people find it acceptable to track their partner's location, raising privacy concerns.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

ICE's Deportation Airline Hack Reveals Man 'Disappeared' to El Salvador

fromFuturism
6 days ago
Privacy technologies

The Hot New AI Tool in Law Enforcement Is a Workaround for Places Where Facial Recognition Is Banned

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Wyden: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon weren't notifying senators of surveillance requests | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Tracking apps might make us feel safe, but blurring the line between care and control can be dangerous | Samantha Floreani

Many young people find it acceptable to track their partner's location, raising privacy concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

A Conversation with Kashmir Hill: Envisioning a Chaotic Future | HackerNoon

MSG Entertainment implemented an 'attorney exclusion list' using facial recognition to monitor and restrict access for lawyers suing the company.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 week ago

ICE's Deportation Airline Hack Reveals Man 'Disappeared' to El Salvador

CBP plans to implement extensive face recognition technology for vehicles entering the US, affecting privacy.
Policies protecting vulnerable individuals in CBP custody were rescinded, reversing Biden-era protections.
Recent security breaches in communication tools raise concerns about agency data practices.
TeleMessage, an app used by some CBP agents, has been suspended following serious data breaches.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
6 days ago

The Hot New AI Tool in Law Enforcement Is a Workaround for Places Where Facial Recognition Is Banned

New AI tool, Track, circumvents facial recognition laws by using nonbiometric features to identify individuals.
Track serves as a workaround for privacy-invading facial recognition technology bans.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Wyden: Telcos didn't warn Senate about snooping

Wireless carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile did not notify lawmakers of government surveillance requests, violating contractual obligations.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Wyden: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon weren't notifying senators of surveillance requests | TechCrunch

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon failed to notify Senators about government surveillance requests, contradicting contractual obligations.
#data-protection
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Privacy advocates urge states not to comply with USDA requests for food stamp data

USDA's demand for personal data from SNAP recipients raises serious privacy and civil liberties concerns.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Privacy advocates urge states not to comply with USDA requests for food stamp data

USDA's demand for personal data from SNAP recipients raises serious privacy and civil liberties concerns.
#microsoft-recall
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

"Microsoft has simply given us no other option," Signal says as it blocks Windows Recall

The Recall feature raises significant privacy concerns by indexing users' sensitive information without consent.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Signal's new Windows update prevents the system from capturing screenshots of chats | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

"Microsoft has simply given us no other option," Signal says as it blocks Windows Recall

The Recall feature raises significant privacy concerns by indexing users' sensitive information without consent.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Signal's new Windows update prevents the system from capturing screenshots of chats | TechCrunch

#ai-technology
fromWIRED
1 week ago
European startups

Microsoft Cuts Off Access to Bing Search Data as It Shifts Focus to Chatbots

fromWIRED
1 week ago
European startups

Microsoft Cuts Off Access to Bing Search Data as It Shifts Focus to Chatbots

#apple
fromZDNET
5 days ago
Apple

You may qualify for Apple's $95 million Siri settlement - how to file a claim today

Apple
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Apple to pay out $95M for claims Siri spied on users

Apple agrees to a $95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding privacy violations related to Siri activation.
Apple
fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago

Apple may owe you money. Here's how to get it

Siri users may be entitled to compensation from a $95 million settlement due to unintended activations that allegedly recorded private conversations.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Report: Apple Intelligence to open up to developers at WWDC

Apple's collaboration with third-party AI developers is vital for maintaining relevance and delivering a secure, private AI experience for users.
Apple
fromZDNET
5 days ago

You may qualify for Apple's $95 million Siri settlement - how to file a claim today

Apple will pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit regarding Siri's unintended recording of private conversations.
Apple
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Apple may owe you money. Here's how to get it

Users may receive compensation from a $95 million settlement due to unintended Siri activations.
Apple denies allegations of eavesdropping and has safeguards for privacy.
Apple
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Apple to pay out $95M for claims Siri spied on users

Apple agrees to a $95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding privacy violations related to Siri activation.
Apple
fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago

Apple may owe you money. Here's how to get it

Siri users may be entitled to compensation from a $95 million settlement due to unintended activations that allegedly recorded private conversations.
#technology
Wearables
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Your boss could be tracking you through your AirPods - here's how to avoid supervisor surveillance

Employers may track employees using AirPods, potentially infringing on privacy.
Women in technology
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Teenagers, teachers victims of disgusting fake AI nudes - and the perpetrators are barely being punished

AI-generated images are increasingly being used maliciously to create and circulate realistic nude images of minors without their consent.
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

I wanted a privacy screen protector - until I put one on my Galaxy S25 Ultra

Wearables
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Your boss could be tracking you through your AirPods - here's how to avoid supervisor surveillance

Employers may track employees using AirPods, potentially infringing on privacy.
Women in technology
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Teenagers, teachers victims of disgusting fake AI nudes - and the perpetrators are barely being punished

AI-generated images are increasingly being used maliciously to create and circulate realistic nude images of minors without their consent.
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

I wanted a privacy screen protector - until I put one on my Galaxy S25 Ultra

#ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When Algorithms Listen: The Ethics of AI in Psychotherapy

AI can simulate conversation in psychotherapy but lacks genuine emotional experience.
The integration of AI raises ethical questions about authenticity and privacy.
AI's learning from biased data poses risks in therapeutic settings.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Meta Considered Bringing Facial Recognition to Smart Glasses: Report

Meta plans to introduce an opt-in facial recognition feature for its smart glasses, raising significant privacy concerns for those nearby.
#user-experience
#blockchain
fromHackernoon
4 years ago
Cryptocurrency

Monero Vs. The Regulators: A Technical Analysis of Privacy Under Scrutiny | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

How Enclave Markets is Building a Privacy-First, Fully Encrypted Crypto Exchange | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
4 years ago
Cryptocurrency

Monero Vs. The Regulators: A Technical Analysis of Privacy Under Scrutiny | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

How Enclave Markets is Building a Privacy-First, Fully Encrypted Crypto Exchange | HackerNoon

#advertising
fromDigiday
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

WTF just happened to the IAB Europe's TCF - and what does it mean for targeted ads in the EU?

fromDigiday
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

WTF just happened to the IAB Europe's TCF - and what does it mean for targeted ads in the EU?

#biotechnology
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' would create 'unfettered abuse' of AI, 141 high-profile orgs warn in letter to Congress

Trump's bill could enable unregulated AI use for a decade, risking civil rights and accountability.
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

SA House / 73.Onze Arquitetura

The integration of social environments with privacy in intimate areas was paramount, as demonstrated in the design and distribution of spaces across the condominium project.
LA real estate
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Trump signs the Take It Down Act into law

The Take It Down Act criminalizes distributing nonconsensual intimate images and mandates swift removal by social media platforms, yet faces criticism for potential overreach.
Privacy technologies
#data-breach
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago
EU data protection

Dior faces scrutiny, fine in Korea for insufficient data breach reporting; data of wealthy clients in China, South Korea stolen

fromDatabreaches
1 week ago
EU data protection

Dior faces scrutiny, fine in Korea for insufficient data breach reporting; data of wealthy clients in China, South Korea stolen

Artificial intelligence
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Silicon Valley cities hit with request for residents' emails to train AI - San Jose Spotlight

GovernmentGPT is training AI on Bay Area residents' emails to optimize civic engagement tools, raising ethical privacy concerns.
#acquisition
Marketing tech
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Bankrupt DNA testing firm 23andMe to be purchased for $256m

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is acquiring 23andMe for $256 million amidst bankruptcy proceedings, focusing on customer data protection.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
4 days ago

23andMe, including sensitive genetic data, sold to biotech company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has acquired 23andMe for $256 million, committing to uphold privacy standards for sensitive genetic data.
Marketing tech
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Bankrupt DNA testing firm 23andMe to be purchased for $256m

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is acquiring 23andMe for $256 million amidst bankruptcy proceedings, focusing on customer data protection.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
4 days ago

23andMe, including sensitive genetic data, sold to biotech company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has acquired 23andMe for $256 million, committing to uphold privacy standards for sensitive genetic data.
#whatsapp
fromAdweek
4 days ago
Social media marketing

WhatsApp Ad Appeals to the Heart With a Bold Privacy Promise

fromAdweek
4 days ago
Social media marketing

WhatsApp Ad Appeals to the Heart With a Bold Privacy Promise

Paris food
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Natalie Portman Reveals Real Reason She Quit Los Angeles To Raise Her 2 Kids in France

Natalie Portman prefers living in Paris for its cultural scene and privacy, especially after her separation from Benjamin Millepied.
Wearables
fromBenzinga
5 days ago

INAIR Is Turning 'Computing Freedom' Into a Basic Right for the Modern Digital Nomad, Says CEO Kurt Huang

INAIR is redefining technology engagement through augmented reality innovations.
Kurt Huang leads INAIR in creating immersive AR hardware for improved workplace productivity.
Privacy technologies
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Here are the sneaky ways that indicate your partner has remote access to your phone to spy on you, according to expert

Partners can use spyware to monitor your smartphone activity without your knowledge.
Physical access to your phone can lead to unauthorized tracking by loved ones.
Digital life
fromHackernoon
1 week ago

Protecting Location Data in Smart City Digital Twins | HackerNoon

Integration of security and privacy measures is essential for the effectiveness of Spatial Digital Twins.
#social-media
fromPBS News
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

How a social network is bringing people together in increasingly divisive times

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Florida bill requiring encryption backdoors for social media accounts has failed | TechCrunch

fromPBS News
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

How a social network is bringing people together in increasingly divisive times

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Florida bill requiring encryption backdoors for social media accounts has failed | TechCrunch

fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

Travis Kelce's House in Kansas City: Here's What You Need to Know About the Football Star's Dwelling

Kelce's most recent property acquisition came right after he was publicly linked to Swift-and therefore needed a bit more privacy.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

What are the rules on photographing people in the street in France?

For ordinary members of the public, general consent is required, unless the publication is in the public interest or if the person is pictured as part of a large crowd.
Paris food
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Proton VPN vs IPVanish: Which VPN is right for you?

When deciding between Proton VPN and IPVanish, the choice heavily depends on your specific needs, whether it’s for gaming, privacy, or streaming.
Privacy professionals
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

Why Everyone Is Building Personal AI and What That Means for Privacy | HackerNoon

The DIY AI movement enables personalized, local AI agents that respect user privacy.
Customized AI systems can enhance productivity without cloud reliance, but they raise privacy concerns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Tiffany Trump's birth announcement seems strangely discreet for a Trump baby

Tiffany Trump chose to announce her first child's birth without revealing his face, showcasing his tiny foot instead, emphasizing a private approach amidst the family's celebrity.
NYC parents
fromwww.exchangewire.com
1 week ago

ATS Singapore 2025: A First Glance at This Year's Topics

As publishers in our diverse region harness tech for new content strategies and revenue streams, will this unlock more effective, culturally resonant advertising pathways for brands?
Marketing tech
fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

50 Privacy Fence Ideas to Stylishly Seclude Your Outdoor Sanctuary

"Privacy fencing, either along a property line or around a specific area in your garden, creates a sense of sanctuary, seclusion, and peacefulness," says Janice Parker.
Privacy professionals
#google
fromCity AM
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Google pays up as antitrust scrutiny heightens

Google's $1.38bn settlement with Texas signifies growing legal scrutiny over privacy and anti-competitive practices in Big Tech.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
European startups

Nextcloud cries foul over Google Play Store app rejection

Nextcloud accuses Google of crippling its Android app by revoking necessary permissions, impacting over 800,000 users.
Privacy technologies
fromCity AM
1 week ago

Google pays up as antitrust scrutiny heightens

Google's $1.38bn settlement with Texas signifies growing legal scrutiny over privacy and anti-competitive practices in Big Tech.
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago

N.W.T.'s medical record system under the microscope after 2 reported cases of snooping

Two distinct cases reported by Privacy Commissioner Andrew Fox highlight unauthorized snooping in medical records by employees of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority, threatening patient confidentiality.
Privacy professionals
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
1 week ago

California's location data privacy bill aims to reshape digital consent

California's Assembly Bill 1355 aims to enhance privacy by requiring opt-in consent for the collection and sharing of geolocation data.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

True level of upskirting 'is much higher as victims are often unaware' and so crime goes under-reported

Upskirting, a covert voyeuristic act, is considered a serious invasion of privacy and has legal consequences under Ireland's Coco's Law.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Nicole Kidman excludes her kids with ex Tom Cruise from Mother's Day post

Nicole Kidman celebrated Mother's Day by sharing memories of her two daughters, intentionally omitting her older children from the post.
#data-security
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Want Trustworthy AI? Put It on the Blockchain | HackerNoon

AI's rapid proliferation poses challenges in transparency and accountability, especially as its decision-making processes remain often inscrutable and dominated by a few powerful companies.
Artificial intelligence
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy to move to new Wentworth home with family next month: 'We visited after Augusta... it was fun to see'

Rory McIlroy stated his preference for privacy over fanfare after achieving a historic golfing milestone, as he focused on spending quality time with his family.
Major League Baseball
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Yorba, Rocket Money, YNAB, Quicken, or Monarch Money: Which One's the Best for You? | HackerNoon

Yorba is an effective subscription tracker that not only helps users manage their subscriptions but also aids in decluttering their digital footprint.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Chief Justice Recalls Time He Was Mistaken for Former Speaker: I Had To Spend the Whole Evening Pretending To Be John Boehner'

During a recent appearance, Chief Justice John Roberts highlighted the challenges of privacy in his role, humorously recalling being mistaken for former Speaker of the House, John Boehner.
US politics
Wearables
fromRelay FM
2 months ago

Clockwise #595: Everything is a Backdoor - Relay FM

Technological updates, especially in smart clothing, could harbor privacy and security risks as they may serve as backdoors for data access.
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