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fromTechRepublic

Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands

Apple is legally challenging the U.K. government over cloud security, citing user privacy risks and potential negative precedents.

from404 Media

2 days ago

Meta Sues Nudify App That Keeps Advertising on Instagram

Meta is suing a nudify app for violating ad policies on its platforms.

The lawsuit aims to prevent non-consensual media generation facilitated through CrushAI.

Meta plans to share URLs of removed nudify apps with tech companies.

3 days ago

EU data protection

WhatsApp backs Apple in its legal row with the UK over user data

fromTechRepublic

Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands

Apple is legally challenging the U.K. government over cloud security, citing user privacy risks and potential negative precedents.

from404 Media

2 days ago

Meta Sues Nudify App That Keeps Advertising on Instagram

Meta is suing a nudify app for violating ad policies on its platforms.

The lawsuit aims to prevent non-consensual media generation facilitated through CrushAI.

Meta plans to share URLs of removed nudify apps with tech companies.

3 days ago

EU data protection

WhatsApp backs Apple in its legal row with the UK over user data

more#legal-action

fromWIRED

2 days ago

An Experimental New Dating Site Matches Singles Based on Their Browser Histories

I don't want to exploit users by having them pay on a recurring basis. I'm an artist, I like to do things differently.

Marketing tech

#google

Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy

Google's new tracking rules allow fingerprinting, which privacy advocates criticize for undermining user privacy and control.

fromScary Mommy

Google AI Can Now Guess The Age Of Kids In Order To Monitor Content Access

Google is deploying AI to determine user age appropriateness across its services, focusing on online safety for children and teens.

fromDatabreaches

Google warns of data security risks if Chrome is sold off

Google warns that proposed remedies in the antitrust trial could pose security risks.

Google brute-force attack exposes phone numbers in minutes

A flaw in Google's authentication systems leaves users' phone numbers vulnerable to brute-force attacks.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Google Search? Courts Must Enable Competition While Protecting Privacy.

Bipartisan antitrust efforts may disrupt Google's search monopoly.

Proposed remedies could offer users more search engine choices.

Risks to user privacy loom with forced sharing of search data.

RIP to the Google Privacy Sandbox

Google abandons Privacy Sandbox initiative after six years, surrendering to pressure over user privacy and advertising practices.

Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy

Google's new tracking rules allow fingerprinting, which privacy advocates criticize for undermining user privacy and control.

fromScary Mommy

Google AI Can Now Guess The Age Of Kids In Order To Monitor Content Access

Google is deploying AI to determine user age appropriateness across its services, focusing on online safety for children and teens.

fromDatabreaches

Google warns of data security risks if Chrome is sold off

Google warns that proposed remedies in the antitrust trial could pose security risks.

Google brute-force attack exposes phone numbers in minutes

A flaw in Google's authentication systems leaves users' phone numbers vulnerable to brute-force attacks.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Google Search? Courts Must Enable Competition While Protecting Privacy.

Bipartisan antitrust efforts may disrupt Google's search monopoly.

Proposed remedies could offer users more search engine choices.

Risks to user privacy loom with forced sharing of search data.

RIP to the Google Privacy Sandbox

Google abandons Privacy Sandbox initiative after six years, surrendering to pressure over user privacy and advertising practices.

more#google

#apple

fromPrivacy International

Apple and the long secret arm of the UK Government

Apple has disabled advanced data protection for UK customers, likely due to secret government orders undermining user security.

Information security

Apple ends iCloud Advanced Data Protection for UK customers

Apple is disabling Advanced Data Protection for UK users in response to government demands for data access.

fromFast Company

Apple is stuck in neutral when it comes to personal AI

Apple has yet to deliver promised AI personalization features due to quality concerns, falling behind in the competitive AI landscape.

3 weeks ago

Apple

Apple CEO reportedly urged Texas' governor to ditch online child safety bill | TechCrunch

Apple

Apple sends spyware warnings to iPhone users in 100 countries

Artificial intelligence

How Apple plans to train its AI on your data without sacrificing your privacy

fromPrivacy International

Apple and the long secret arm of the UK Government

Apple has disabled advanced data protection for UK customers, likely due to secret government orders undermining user security.

Information security

Apple ends iCloud Advanced Data Protection for UK customers

Apple is disabling Advanced Data Protection for UK users in response to government demands for data access.

fromFast Company

Apple is stuck in neutral when it comes to personal AI

Apple has yet to deliver promised AI personalization features due to quality concerns, falling behind in the competitive AI landscape.

Apple

3 weeks ago

Apple CEO reportedly urged Texas' governor to ditch online child safety bill | TechCrunch

Tim Cook opposed a Texas bill requiring age verification for device owners, citing privacy concerns for users.

Apple

Apple sends spyware warnings to iPhone users in 100 countries

Apple has issued warnings to individuals potentially targeted by spyware attacks, indicating a growing sophistication in cybersecurity threats.

How Apple plans to train its AI on your data without sacrificing your privacy

Apple leverages synthetic data and differential privacy to enhance its AI technology while protecting user privacy.

Reddit Sues AI Startup Anthropic Over Alleged AI Training | Entrepreneur

Reddit has sued AI startup Anthropic for allegedly using its content to train AI models without permission.

fromLindsey Gamble

6 days ago

Privacy professionals

Reddit Adds Profile Privacy Controls to Boost User Comfort - Lindsey Gamble

NYC startup

fromEntrepreneur

1 week ago

Reddit Sues AI Startup Anthropic Over Alleged AI Training | Entrepreneur

Reddit has sued AI startup Anthropic for allegedly using its content to train AI models without permission.

fromLindsey Gamble

6 days ago

Privacy professionals

Reddit Adds Profile Privacy Controls to Boost User Comfort - Lindsey Gamble

Ad Marketplace Gumball Launches New Contextually Relevant 'Adaptive Ads' Powered By AI - Podcaster News

Adaptive Ads enhance podcast monetization by matching brand ads with show content while respecting listener privacy.

Google Gemini now brings receipts to your AI chats | TechCrunch

Gemini AI chatbot can recall past conversations, enhancing user interaction while maintaining privacy controls.

fromPodcaster News

6 days ago

Ad Marketplace Gumball Launches New Contextually Relevant 'Adaptive Ads' Powered By AI - Podcaster News

Adaptive Ads enhance podcast monetization by matching brand ads with show content while respecting listener privacy.

Google Gemini now brings receipts to your AI chats | TechCrunch

Gemini AI chatbot can recall past conversations, enhancing user interaction while maintaining privacy controls.

Meta Enhances Download Your Information Tool with Data Logs

Meta's introduction of data logs enhances user transparency and data control in their Download Your Information tool.

fromArs Technica

1 week ago

Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers

Meta and Yandex are using tracking systems to bypass privacy protections, revealing users' identities.

fromThe Verge

Would Instagram have collected less user data without Meta?

The FTC questions Meta on user data collection practices and their implications for privacy and profitability.

Meta will start using data from EU users to train its AI models

Meta will use EU user data to train AI models, emphasizing respect for privacy and offering users an opt-out option.

fromMail Online

WhatsApp plans to add even MORE AI tools despite 'annoying' AI button

WhatsApp's AI button faces user backlash, highlighting worries over privacy and effectiveness.

Meta's planned AI tools aim to enhance user experience despite skepticism on data privacy.

Data science

fromInfoQ

Meta Enhances Download Your Information Tool with Data Logs

Meta's introduction of data logs enhances user transparency and data control in their Download Your Information tool.

fromArs Technica

1 week ago

Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers

Meta and Yandex are using tracking systems to bypass privacy protections, revealing users' identities.

fromThe Verge

Would Instagram have collected less user data without Meta?

The FTC questions Meta on user data collection practices and their implications for privacy and profitability.

Meta will start using data from EU users to train its AI models

Meta will use EU user data to train AI models, emphasizing respect for privacy and offering users an opt-out option.

fromMail Online

WhatsApp plans to add even MORE AI tools despite 'annoying' AI button

WhatsApp's AI button faces user backlash, highlighting worries over privacy and effectiveness.

Meta's planned AI tools aim to enhance user experience despite skepticism on data privacy.

more#meta

#data-protection

Meta Resumes E.U. AI Training Using Public User Data After Regulator Approval

Meta resumes AI training in the EU using public data shared by adults, now with user notifications and opt-out options.

2 weeks ago

Information security

What to do if your laptop is lost or stolen tips for when the worst happens

Meta Resumes E.U. AI Training Using Public User Data After Regulator Approval

Meta resumes AI training in the EU using public data shared by adults, now with user notifications and opt-out options.

fromPrivacy International

2 weeks ago

Information security

What to do if your laptop is lost or stolen tips for when the worst happens

more#data-protection

4 weeks ago

Enter the Fediverse

Decentralised means no single ruler, and federated means they still talk to each other.

Social media marketing

#data-security

Signal President Meredith Whittaker calls out agentic AI as having 'profound' security and privacy issues | TechCrunch

Agentic AI may jeopardize user privacy and security by requiring extensive access to personal data.

AI agents are likened to 'putting your brain in a jar', raising concerns about autonomy.

fromSecuritymagazine

Lawsuit Alleges Roblox Tracks Children's Data Without Parental Consent

Roblox faces a class action lawsuit for tracking user data without consent, raising significant privacy concerns for its young users.

Dating app Raw exposed users' location data and personal information | TechCrunch

A security lapse at Raw dating app exposed users' personal and location data, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.

Signal President Meredith Whittaker calls out agentic AI as having 'profound' security and privacy issues | TechCrunch

Agentic AI may jeopardize user privacy and security by requiring extensive access to personal data.

AI agents are likened to 'putting your brain in a jar', raising concerns about autonomy.

fromSecuritymagazine

Lawsuit Alleges Roblox Tracks Children's Data Without Parental Consent

Roblox faces a class action lawsuit for tracking user data without consent, raising significant privacy concerns for its young users.

Dating app Raw exposed users' location data and personal information | TechCrunch

A security lapse at Raw dating app exposed users' personal and location data, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.

Google Starts Tracking All Your Devices As Chrome Changes

Google Chrome's planned cookie removal may be undermined by the revival of digital fingerprinting for tracking users across devices.

fromFuturism

AI Browser Will Track Every Single Thing You Do, CEO Reveals

Perplexity's AI browser aims to enhance user tracking for more personalized advertising.

fromHackernoon

Privacy technologies

How Do Researchers Use Our Blacklight Privacy Inspector Tool? | HackerNoon

fromForbes

Google Starts Tracking All Your Devices As Chrome Changes

Google Chrome's planned cookie removal may be undermined by the revival of digital fingerprinting for tracking users across devices.

fromFuturism

AI Browser Will Track Every Single Thing You Do, CEO Reveals

Perplexity's AI browser aims to enhance user tracking for more personalized advertising.

fromHackernoon

Privacy technologies

How Do Researchers Use Our Blacklight Privacy Inspector Tool? | HackerNoon

Discord is verifying some users' age with ID and facial scans

Discord is implementing facial recognition and ID checks to verify users' ages in compliance with new laws.

The age verification trial is currently limited to the UK and Australia, impacting user access to sensitive content.

fromGSMArena.com

Here are Google's new minimum RAM and storage requirements for Android phones

With Android 15, Google is enforcing a minimum storage requirement of 32GB for devices to preinstall its suite of apps, known as Google Mobile Services.

Privacy technologies

#whatsapp

I can't delete WhatsApp's new AI tool. But I'll use it over my dead body | Polly Hudson

Meta AI's presence on WhatsApp has elicited feelings of fear and anger among users who feel their consent was ignored.

fromGSMArena.com

WhatsApp testing new features for audio and video calls

WhatsApp is testing new audio and video call features for Android, improving user privacy and call management.

I can't delete WhatsApp's new AI tool. But I'll use it over my dead body | Polly Hudson

Meta AI's presence on WhatsApp has elicited feelings of fear and anger among users who feel their consent was ignored.

fromGSMArena.com

WhatsApp testing new features for audio and video calls

WhatsApp is testing new audio and video call features for Android, improving user privacy and call management.

Social Media Platforms Shouldn't Own Your Identity

Utah's Digital Choice Act empowers individuals to control their online data, marking a significant shift in the relationship between users and social media platforms.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

AI ChatBot Therapy: Hype, Hope, Risk?

Chatbots can bridge the gap in mental health care access due to a global professional shortage.

They provide 24/7 support, appealing especially to underserved populations with privacy needs.

Chatbots are effective for mild issues but not designed to replace human therapists for severe cases.

User satisfaction is high, but privacy concerns require careful consideration.

fromThe Verge

Google confirms it accidentally deleted Maps Timeline data for some

Google Maps users lost Timeline data due to a technical issue, with no recovery possible for those without cloud backups.

Cybercriminals Exploit CSS to Evade Spam Filters and Track Email Users' Actions

The features available in CSS allow attackers and spammers to track users' actions and preferences, even though several features related to dynamic content are restricted in email clients.

Privacy professionals

Bluesky users debate plans around user data and AI training | TechCrunch

Bluesky proposes options for users to control the scraping of their data for AI and archiving purposes.

fromArs Technica

RCS texting updates will bring end-to-end encryption to green bubble chats

Apple has integrated Rich Communications Services (RCS) into iOS 18, improving messaging with non-iPhone users and supporting crucial privacy features like end-to-end encryption.

fromTechzine Global

US considers banning DeepSeek on government devices

DeepSeek's AI models raise user privacy concerns as they gain popularity, particularly with the R1 model outpacing OpenAI's algorithm.

fromRxdb

Why Local-First Software Is the Future and its Limitations | RxDB - JavaScript Database

Local-first apps offer improved performance and privacy by storing most data locally and syncing only as needed.

Digital life

Goodbye Gemini, hello Pixel Sense? What we know about Google's AI assistant for Pixel 10

Google is set to launch a new AI assistant called Pixel Sense with the Pixel 10, focusing on personal assistance and offline functionality.

Opera is now the first major web browser with AI-based agentic browsing

Opera has introduced Browser Operator, an AI agent to enhance browsing efficiency by performing tasks based on user commands.

Opera announces a new agentic feature for its browser | TechCrunch

Opera's new Browser Operator feature automates online tasks, enhancing browsing efficiency and preserving user privacy by not relying on cloud services.

Mozilla Updates Firefox Terms Again After Backlash Over Broad Data License Language

Mozilla revised its Terms of Use to clarify user data rights and address community concerns over data licensing language.

from512 Pixels

4 months ago

Magic Lasso Adblock: Incredibly Private and Secure Safari Web Browsing - 512 Pixels

Online privacy isn't just something you should be hoping for - it's something you should expect. You should ensure your browsing history stays private and is not harvested by ad networks.

Privacy technologies

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