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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Zero Knowledge Proofs Alone Are Not a Digital ID Solution to Protecting User Privacy

The digital ID systems currently being introduced potentially solve problems like identity fraud for business and government services, but leave the holder of the digital ID vulnerable to the needs of the companies collecting such information.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: France Investigates X for Alleged Algorithm Manipulation; Perplexity Seeks Phone Deals for Comet AI Browser

France investigates X for alleged algorithm manipulation and data extraction, with X denying the claims.
Music
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Infamous Coldplay 'Cheating' Clip Is Being Spoofed At Sporting Events Everywhere

Coldplay accidentally exposed a couple during a concert, leading to public backlash and imitation at sporting events.
fromprivacyinternational.org
2 weeks ago

Are AI Assistants built for us or to exploit us? and other questions for the AI industry

AI Assistants represent a novel way in which the tech industry is seeking to embed itself into our lives, in deeper ways than ever.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy?

"The only non-hackable database is no database at all," says Iain Corby, of the Age Verification Providers Association.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

This iPhone feature is threatening to ruin my life. You should be careful with it, too.

Accidental audio recordings in iMessage can cause embarrassment and potential consequences.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Qantas airline hit by cyberattack, affecting millions DW 07/02/2025

Cybercriminals targeted Qantas' customer contact center, exposing sensitive data of 6 million customers, but not financial information.
Privacy technologies
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Millions of Android, iPhone Users Could Be Sending Data to China

Chinese-owned VPNs in Apple and Google app stores risk American privacy and national security.
Major concerns arise about data sharing with the Chinese government and misuse of free VPN services.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Revealed: spies for hire used Big Brother' tactics on salmon farm activists

This could happen to anyone. It might be happening to you and your family right now. Military types following you around with no purpose other than spying on you to try to find something in your private life that might be useful to whomever pays them.
Privacy professionals
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Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

The Meta AI app is a privacy disaster | TechCrunch

Meta AI app users unintentionally sharing private conversations publicly raises significant privacy issues.
The app's design lacks clear privacy warnings for users about sharing content.
Marketing tech
fromWIRED
3 months ago

What Is the Meta AI Button in WhatsApp, and How Do I Remove It?

Meta has expanded its AI assistant to WhatsApp, raising privacy concerns over user interactions not being end-to-end encrypted.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Researchers confirm two journalists were hacked with Paragon spyware | TechCrunch

Two European journalists were hacked using government spyware from Israeli provider Paragon, indicating a serious issue with state-sponsored surveillance.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Apple details which governments make the most data requests

Governments increasingly seek personal data from companies, revealing concerning trends in surveillance, particularly emphasized in the UK's approach.
#trump-administration
Tech industry
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Palantir and the Age of Authoritarian Entrepreneurs

The Trump administration prioritized data control, increasing reliance on private firms like Palantir for managing citizen information.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Pornhub pulls out of France over age verification law

Aylo's decision to cease operations in France comes as a response to a new law mandating strict age verification measures for pornographic websites.
Privacy technologies
#data-breach
fromBBC News
2 months ago

Southampton University report warns of privacy threats at work

This vast and detailed surveillance threatens workers' right to privacy and can also have a chilling effect on the right to freedom of association, expression and belief.
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Do we need publicly-owned social networks to escape Silicon Valley?

Social media's image has deteriorated significantly since 2016, raising concerns over privacy and misinformation.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

A Gaming YouTuber Says an AI-Generated Clone of His Voice Is Being Used to Narrate 'Doom' Videos

It's kinda like plagiarism, but more personal. It's not my work or my labor, it's a distinct part of who I am.
Artificial intelligence
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Audit flags oversight gaps in APD license plate reader pilot - Austin Monitor

The Austin Police Department's License Plate Reader program shows compliance but reveals significant privacy risks and contract ambiguities needing attention.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Security warning for new TSA technology that tracks your every move

TSA's facial recognition system enhances travel security but raises significant privacy concerns and has potential implications for civil liberties.
Privacy professionals
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Criminals need just 20 images of one child to produce deep fake, cyber experts say

Sharing children’s photos online can lead to exploitation and identity theft risks.
AI tools can create detailed profiles from just a few images.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers confront Polish model with decade-old diary in emotional showdown during NYC sex-crimes retrial

The introduction of Kaja Sokola's personal diary revealed sensitive details about her past abuse, leading to a significant courtroom confrontation.
UK news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Prince Harry's nuclear interview would have 'horrified' late Queen Elizabeth II: expert

Prince Harry seeks reconciliation with his family, but royal experts believe it may be too late for mending relationships.
fromTNW | Data-Security
2 months ago

New TNW Backstage podcast explores privacy tensions and Meta's model

The privacy paradox highlights our claims to prioritize privacy while simultaneously failing to take steps to protect it effectively.
Privacy technologies
Washington Redskins
fromsportslens.com
3 months ago

Multiple players were prank-called by the same number/area code during the 2025 NFL draft

Shedeur Sanders faced humiliation during the NFL Draft due to a prank call by Jax Ulbrich, son of Falcons DC.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

GDPR UK and Online Gambling: How Gambling Solicitors Protect Your Personal Data

If you've ever asked yourself why your winnings are delayed or who exactly has access to your ID and bank details, you're not being cynical. You're being sensible.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Government officials are kind of bad at the internet | TechCrunch

This mishandling of massively sensitive information was already troublesome enough, but this week, The New York Times reported that Hegseth shared information about the attacks on Yemen in another Signal chat.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing 'reverse location search' from photos | TechCrunch

o3 is insane. I asked a friend of mine to give me a random photo. They gave me a random photo they took in a library. o3 knows it in 20 seconds and it's right.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Spouse Alarmed by What "Stargazing" Husband Is Really Doing With Telescope

When I asked how he would feel if he found out someone was watching us, he responded with 'flattered,' the writer recounted.
Privacy technologies
philosophy
fromApaonline
3 months ago

Through a Lens Darkly in the Digital Age

Digital media activities can undermine children's self-conception and prompt critical questions about the true value of capturing moments.
NYC parents
fromMail Online
3 months ago

App glitch shares real-time location and photos of young children

T-Mobile's child tracking app caused panic as parents saw other children's locations instead of their own.
fromTechzine Global
4 months ago

Google deletes customer data due to technical problem

Google acknowledged that a brief technical problem caused some users to lose their Timeline data, highlighting concerns on user data reliability through its services.
Privacy technologies
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Google asks Utah's governor to veto the state's app store age verification bill

Google opposes Utah's proposed age verification law for app stores, calling it a privacy risk and advocating for a different legislative approach.
Mental health
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

Mental Health Crisis Calls: The Government's Controversial Idea to Track Them | HackerNoon

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has increased accessibility to mental health support.
The service has been effective but faces privacy concerns regarding visitor tracking.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

The Internet Is Discussing A Sleepover Where The Parents Had Cameras In Their Daughter's Room

A mom shares her concerns about security cameras in a friend's home where her daughter had a sleepover.
NYC politics
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Biglaw Partner's Feud With Neighbor Takes A Decidedly Creepy Turn - Above the Law

Goodwin tax partner Alex Apostolopoulos faces serious backlash over disturbing behavior captured on TikTok, despite police inaction.
Neighbors express concerns over Apostolopoulos peering into their children’s bedroom windows.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Two QPR players arrested on suspicion of voyeurism after nightclub incident

The Independent champions accessible journalism, focusing on vital current issues.
Voyeurism incidents highlight ongoing concerns about consent and privacy in society.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Android user left red-faced when little-known setting sends NUDE pics

The Emergency SOS feature on Google Pixel phones can send unintended embarrassing videos to contacts.
Users can disable the Emergency SOS feature to prevent accidental activation.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

I Worked In A Gentlemen's Club. Here's The Uncomfortable Truth Many Married Women Won't Face.

The adult entertainment industry benefits financially from women's labor while often treating them as expendable resources.
Secrecy is crucial for workers in the entertainment industry to maintain their reputations in other areas of life.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
7 months ago

UK government announces tender for live facial recognition technology

The UK government is advancing Live Facial Recognition technology for policing despite existing human rights concerns and absence of legal regulations.
fromTechSpot
9 months ago

Meta reintroduces facial recognition to combat celebrity scam ads, account hackers

Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology to combat celebrity investment scams on Facebook, targeting problematic 'celeb-bait' ads.
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