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#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
22 hours ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
fromZDNET
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 week 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 professionals
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
22 hours ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
6 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 week 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
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
22 hours ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
22 hours ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
19 hours ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

Microsoft's cookie policies raise concerns about user privacy despite opting out of third-party data sharing.
#cybersecurity
France news
fromThe Local France
1 hour ago

Warning over cyber-attack on French government's ANTS platform

Hackers accessed personal details of users on the French government's ANTS platform, prompting warnings about potential phishing scams.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.
Data science
fromInfoWorld
6 hours ago

Addressing the challenges of unstructured data governance for AI

Enterprises must enhance data governance for unstructured data as AI transforms data management practices.
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
Digital life
fromInc
4 hours ago

People Are Quietly Using AI Instead of Google and It's Changing Everything

AI assistants are becoming the preferred choice over traditional search engines for answering questions.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 hours ago

Video: Opinion | Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?

A.I. executives are funding efforts to defeat Alex Bores due to his regulatory stance on technology and AI.
#palantir
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Palantir manifesto described as ramblings of a supervillain' amid UK contract fears

Palantir's manifesto promotes American power and military strength while criticizing certain cultures and advocating for AI in national security.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
21 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Palantir manifesto described as ramblings of a supervillain' amid UK contract fears

Palantir's manifesto promotes American power and military strength while criticizing certain cultures and advocating for AI in national security.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
21 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.
US politics
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 days ago

Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

A judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing a Facebook group to continue monitoring ICE activities, citing First Amendment rights against government suppression.
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance

The Palestinian internet digitally encapsulates the contradictions of anti-colonial resistance in the neoliberal era, serving as both an instrument for collective interconnection and a site of suppression.
World news
#smart-tvs
Television
fromMen's Journal
2 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
Television
fromMen's Journal
2 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
4 days ago

Future-proofing your advertising strategy for a cookie-free climate

Advertisers in APAC must develop addressability strategies before third-party cookies are deprecated to maintain targeting and measurement capabilities.
fromNature
1 week 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
#cookies
Privacy technologies
fromBGR
1 day ago

Should You Accept Or Reject Cookies From A Website? - BGR

Reject non-essential cookies to avoid data tracking and targeted ads while accepting essential cookies for website functionality.
Privacy technologies
fromBGR
1 day ago

Should You Accept Or Reject Cookies From A Website? - BGR

Reject non-essential cookies to avoid data tracking and targeted ads while accepting essential cookies for website functionality.
Digital life
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

AI search has a trust problem. Transparency is the fix

Two-thirds of American adults use AI search tools, but only 15% trust the results, highlighting a significant trust gap.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Ex-parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law

We are aware of the arrest of an individual under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, but as this is a live police investigation we are unable to comment further.
EU data protection
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
#linkedin
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
2 weeks 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 technologies
fromTNW | Insights
2 weeks 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.
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

When Your Digital Life Vanishes

A broken phone or corrupted drive can mean the loss of work, evidence, art, or the last traces of the dead. But sometimes data-recovery experts can summon lost files from the void.
Digital life
#age-verification
EU data protection
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Privacy technologies

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 hours ago

They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They're Sworn Enemies

GrapheneOS is highly regarded for mobile security, but its creator, Daniel Micay, has a controversial and enigmatic reputation within the cybersecurity community.
#facial-recognition
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Privacy professionals
fromKotaku
1 hour ago

MindsEye Developer Under Fire From Employees For Surveillance Software

Employees of Build a Rocket Boy are suing for installing invasive surveillance software without consent and mishandling redundancy processes.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 week 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.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

AI-integrated cameras in venues like Madison Square Garden are used for extensive surveillance, including targeting individuals like critics and fans.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
16 hours ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.
Privacy professionals
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn ShopRite's Biometric Notice Raises Shopper Concern

ShopRite may collect biometric data, raising privacy concerns among shoppers about surveillance and data handling practices.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The case for banning cookie banners

Cookie banners have become bloated and useless, creating a new kind of interaction that means trouble all over the web. The only solution is to get rid of them, and do it now.
Digital life
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How to hide your sensitive info (for real) when using ChatGPT and other AI chatbots

Chatbots can be useful for summarizing complex information, but sensitive data must be properly redacted to ensure privacy.
Privacy professionals
fromGeeky Gadgets
4 days ago

Why ChatGPT is Suddenly Collecting 70% More of Your Personal Data

Data collection by AI chatbots has surged, raising significant privacy concerns as 70% now gather user location data, up from 40% last year.
#identity-verification
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities 'for a few use cases'

Anthropic is implementing identity verification for certain capabilities on Claude, requiring users to provide a government-issued ID and a selfie.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities 'for a few use cases'

Anthropic is implementing identity verification for certain capabilities on Claude, requiring users to provide a government-issued ID and a selfie.
Privacy professionals
fromExtremeTech
4 days ago

Google, Microsoft, and Meta Ignore Your Ad Tracking Opt-Outs, Audit Reveals

Google, Microsoft, and Meta track users' browsing habits despite opt-out requests, violating privacy regulations.
Privacy technologies
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Anthropic Adds ID Verification to Claude for Select AI Users

Anthropic implemented ID checks for Claude users in April 2026 to limit abuse and meet legal obligations, while not storing ID images on its systems.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
1 week 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.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.
Privacy technologies
fromMakeUseOf
1 week 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.
#google
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
6 days 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
6 days 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.
Marketing
fromCMSWire.com
2 months ago

The Cookie Banner Checklist That Actually Matters

A centralized resource delivers actionable research, editorial insight and practical data to guide CMOs and customer experience leaders through complex customer and organizational landscapes.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 weeks 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.
#online-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromSlashGear
4 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.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

You're being tracked online - 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

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
4 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 technologies
fromZDNET
1 month ago

You're being tracked online - 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

Reducing online tracking is possible through careful browser choice, VPNs, and anti-tracking software.
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
fromTheregister
1 month 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.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This free privacy tool makes it super easy to see which sites are selling your data

Global Privacy Control is a 2020 movement offering browser extensions and tools to help users opt out of data selling by automatically signaling their privacy preferences to websites.
Privacy technologies
fromTech Times
1 month ago

Top Strategies to Protect Your Online Privacy from AI Tracking and Data Collection

Implement VPNs, two-factor authentication, app permission audits, and tracker blockers to protect personal data from AI-driven monitoring and unauthorized collection.
fromCoindesk
2 months ago

Privacy

This Privacy Notice applies to all personal information processed by CoinDesk, including its affiliates and subsidiaries (" CoinDesk," " we," " us," or " our "). It covers the information CoinDesk collects through the websites, mobile applications, electronic devices, all other products and services we provide, any other services that display this Privacy Notice, all of the associated content, functionalities, and advertising, and when you communicate with us by phone, email, or otherwise (collectively, the " Services ").
Privacy professionals
fromoregonlive
2 months 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
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How to clean up your digital footprint - and why it matters more than you think

Abandoned social media accounts and old posts create digital vulnerabilities requiring regular maintenance to protect reputation and prevent identity theft or fraud.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Upgraded Google safety tools can now find and remove more of your personal info

There are people on the Internet who want to know all about you! Unfortunately, they don't have the best of intentions, but Google has some handy tools to address that, and they've gotten an upgrade today. The "Results About You" tool can now detect and remove more of your personal information. Plus, the tool for removing non-consensual explicit imagery (NCEI) is faster to use. All you have to do is tell Google your personal details first-that seems safe, right?
Privacy technologies
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 month ago

AI takes a swing at online anonymity

Large language models can efficiently deanonymize internet users across multiple platforms by automating the process of connecting anonymous posts to identify individuals with high precision.
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