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Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
16 hours 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
fromPCMAG
16 hours ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
#data-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

My personal data has been leaked several times - this service helped clean it all up

Data removal services like DeleteMe help protect personal information from being sold online after data breaches.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

My personal data has been leaked several times - this service helped clean it all up

Data removal services like DeleteMe help protect personal information from being sold online after data breaches.
US politics
fromArs Technica
16 hours ago

CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards

Immigration offenses and internal systems of CBP are detailed in flashcards, highlighting procedures and responsibilities of agents.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

Claude Code's innards revealed as source code leaked online

Anthropic simply left the stage door open with the entire Claude Code source ready and waiting for the right person to find it. This unprecedented leak has allowed for a deeper understanding of the AI software development assistant.
Software development
Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 day ago

The Rise of Dark Traffic: Why Your Analytics Are Lying to You - Social Media Explorer

Direct traffic is increasingly misleading due to untraceable influences from AI-driven research and decision-making processes.
#generative-ai
Digital life
fromBig Think
5 days ago

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.
Digital life
fromBig Think
5 days ago

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.
#ai
fromFuturism
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Claude Leak Shows That Anthropic Is Tracking Users' Vulgar Language and Deems Them "Negative"

fromFortune
2 days ago
Digital life

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and 'it's the tip of the iceberg' | Fortune

fromThe Verge
3 days ago
Roam Research

PSA: Anyone with a link can view your Granola notes by default

Granola's AI note-taking app makes user notes viewable by default, raising privacy concerns for sensitive information.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days 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

Claude Leak Shows That Anthropic Is Tracking Users' Vulgar Language and Deems Them "Negative"

Anthropic experienced a significant leak of its Claude Code AI source code, raising concerns about competitive advantages and user experience tracking.
Digital life
fromFortune
2 days ago

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and 'it's the tip of the iceberg' | Fortune

AI-generated child sexual abuse material is surging, fundamentally changing targeting methods and overwhelming investigators.
Roam Research
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

PSA: Anyone with a link can view your Granola notes by default

Granola's AI note-taking app makes user notes viewable by default, raising privacy concerns for sensitive information.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days 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.
Online marketing
fromMakeUseOf
4 days ago

No, it's not your microphone - this is how advertisers know what you want

Advertisers use data from your online behavior, not microphone recordings, to deliver targeted ads accurately.
React
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Local-first browser data gets real

Signals provide a performant alternative for reactive state management in front-end development.
Social media marketing
fromBGR
4 days ago

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
Photography
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here's How to Stop That

Photos contain metadata like EXIF data, including location, which can be useful but may compromise privacy when shared.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
3 days 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.
fromFast Company
19 hours ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

The expansion of automatic license plate readers as a source of deep concern is evident as government authorities seek ways to target immigrant and transgender communities.
Privacy technologies
#meta
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
#cybersecurity
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
#ai-ethics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic leak reveals Claude Code tracking user frustration and raises new questions about AI privacy

Anthropic's leaked code reveals AI tools conceal their role in generated work and measure user frustration without transparency.
#privacy
fromFortune
16 hours ago
Privacy technologies

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

What If Your VPN, Phone Number, And AI Chat Left Zero Trace? Meet Nadanada.me - The "Nothing At All" Privacy Revolution

fromTechdirt
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

The Government Uses Targeted Advertising to Track Your Location. Here's What We Need to Do.

Privacy technologies
fromFortune
16 hours ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
Privacy technologies
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

What If Your VPN, Phone Number, And AI Chat Left Zero Trace? Meet Nadanada.me - The "Nothing At All" Privacy Revolution

LNVPN has evolved into a comprehensive privacy infrastructure service offering anonymous eSIM data plans, disposable phone numbers, and AI chat tools.
Privacy professionals
fromTechdirt
2 weeks ago

The Government Uses Targeted Advertising to Track Your Location. Here's What We Need to Do.

Government agencies use online advertising data to track individuals without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Artificial intelligence
fromTearsheet
3 days ago

What a bank-client relationship looks like when banks control the data behind the UX - Tearsheet

Grasshopper's Model Context Protocol enables secure AI integration with banking data while maintaining client control and data security.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

European Commission Reports Cyber Intrusion and Data Theft

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack that compromised its cloud infrastructure, resulting in the theft of hundreds of gigabytes of data.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

T-Mobile Sets the Record Straight on Latest Data Breach Filing

T-Mobile confirmed a data breach was caused by an insider incident affecting only one account with limited information exposed.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

T-Mobile Sets the Record Straight on Latest Data Breach Filing

T-Mobile confirmed a data breach was caused by an insider incident affecting only one account with limited information exposed.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 weeks ago

The Privacy 'Zealots' Were Right: Ad Tech's Infrastructure Was Always A Risk

Digital advertising's granular targeting infrastructure created uncontrollable security vulnerabilities that governments now exploit for surveillance purposes.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
5 days ago

The best way to protect your phone from a warrantless search in 2026

US authorities are increasingly aggressive in detaining and seizing devices, with biometrics remaining vulnerable.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
5 days 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.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
5 days ago

Proton Workspace boasts privacy-first alternative to Google, Microsoft

Proton Workspace offers a private alternative to Google and Microsoft productivity suites, focusing on security and data protection.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Privacy technologies
fromMakeUseOf
1 week ago

Creepy ads followed me everywhere until I changed these 7 settings

Advertisers track user activity through cookies and identifiers to serve targeted ads, but users can adjust settings to limit personalization.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
6 days ago

This privacy-first chatbot is taking off - here's why and how to try it

DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused chatbot, Duck.ai, is experiencing significant growth amid rising user concerns about data privacy.
#online-privacy
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

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

Privacy professionals
fromSlashGear
2 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.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Your Digital Footprint Can Lead Right to Your Front Door

Publicly available personal data on data brokers and directories creates real physical and financial safety risks, requiring active deletion or protection.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks 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
fromSlashGear
2 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.
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 technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks 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
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Fear of Surveillance Leads to Increased VPN Use

36% of U.S. adults use VPNs, primarily to prevent tracking by private companies (65%) and government surveillance (35%), with privacy and security cited as the dominant motivation by 65% of users.
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
2 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
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Incogni review: The easiest way to remove myself from the internet took just seconds

Incogni is a data removal service that helps reduce personal information exposure by targeting data brokers, with plans starting at $8/month and offering identity protection features.
Privacy technologies
fromTech Times
3 weeks 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
2 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.
#digital-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
Digital life
fromMUO
2 months ago

I turned off these Google settings to improve privacy

Disable Google's Web & App Activity and Location History to reduce extensive tracking of searches, app usage, browsing, YouTube views, and location movements.
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

AI ends online anonymity: the ease of unmasking pseudonymous accounts

Artificial intelligence language models can identify 68% of anonymous social media users with 90% precision, fundamentally undermining online anonymity and privacy protections.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Privacy will be under unprecedented attack in 2026 | Computer Weekly

The privacy of electronic communications will face increased risk in 2026 as governments push measures to weaken end-to-end encryption and enable client-side scanning.
#cookies
Privacy professionals
fromthenextweb.com
4 weeks ago

Unmasking the illusion of safety online

Personal cybersecurity responsibility is essential as cybercrime costs billions annually, with social media amplifying vulnerabilities through voluntary data sharing and AI-enabled threat analysis.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

AI can unmask your secret accounts

AI systems can effectively deanonymize online accounts by analyzing writing patterns and biographical details at scale, outperforming traditional computational techniques.
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.
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.
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
2 months ago

5 tech terms that shape your online privacy

Limit app permissions, especially location, microphone, and photo access, and regularly adjust device privacy settings to prevent background data 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
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
Privacy technologies
fromSupercar Blondie
2 months ago

Woman shares clever hack that shows how to find out everything that Google knows about you

Google aggregates detailed personal signals for ad personalization, and users can view and disable that profiling via Ads Settings.
fromArs Technica
1 month 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
fromLong Beach Post News
2 months ago

How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers

Until now, those instructions had to be delivered to each data broker individually - not an easy feat, given that more than 500 brokers were registered in the state as of the end of last year. Making things even more difficult, some brokers obscured their opt-out forms from search results, as The Markup and CalMatters revealed in August. The new system delivers privacy instructions to every registered broker at once.
Privacy professionals
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