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Lawsuits Accuse Musk's DOGE of Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Government Data

Multiple lawsuits accuse the Trump administration of violating privacy laws by allowing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) affiliates access to sensitive government IT systems, including those at the Office of Personnel Management, Treasury Department, and Department of Labor, pr...

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UK Demands Apple Create Cloud Service Backdoor

The UK government demanded Apple create a backdoor in its encrypted cloud service under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), a move opposed by Apple and raising concerns about user privacy and international data sharing agreements.

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Microsoft 365 to End VPN Feature Support

Microsoft will end support for its Microsoft Defender VPN privacy protection feature on February 28th, affecting millions of Microsoft 365 subscribers; Android users must remove the VPN profile, while others require no action unless they seek a replacement VPN service.

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Singapore's Anti-Scam Bill: Preventing Losses, Raising Concerns

Singapore's record-high scam losses in 2024, exceeding \$284 million, prompted the controversial Protection from Scams Bill, granting authorities power to freeze victims' bank accounts to prevent further losses, sparking debate about government overreach despite high public trust.

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China's DeepSeek Chatbot: Privacy Risks and Mitigation Strategies

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, raises privacy concerns due to China's data laws allowing government access without warrants, unlike the US system. Users should avoid sensitive information, use a separate email, or download the model locally to mitigate risks.

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Data Breach Exposes Millions of Canadian Student Records

A data breach affecting PowerSchool, a K-12 school software provider, exposed student data including names, birthdates, and health-card numbers across several Canadian provinces between December 22 and 28, 2023, highlighting the education sector's vulnerability to cyberattacks and inadequate cyberse...

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UK Demands Access to Apple's Encrypted User Data

The UK government demanded access to data encrypted by Apple's Advanced Data Protection (ADP) from all users globally, under the Investigatory Powers Act; Apple cannot access this data, and the notice cannot be publicly disclosed.

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Google to Relax Digital Fingerprinting Restrictions, Raising Privacy Concerns

Starting February 16th, Google will ease restrictions on digital fingerprinting, expanding ad tracking across various devices; this raises privacy concerns, as the UK data regulator highlights the difficulty for users to control or prevent this tracking method.

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Google Workspace's Gemini AI Integration Raises Data Privacy Concerns

Google Workspace's integration of Gemini AI into Gmail and other apps has raised data privacy concerns due to automatic enrollment and the difficulty of disabling AI features; many users lack control over their data, leading to security risks.

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WhatsApp Targets Spyware Firm Paragon Solutions After Discovering Attack on Journalists and Civil Society Members

Approximately 100 WhatsApp users, including journalists and civil society members, were targeted by spyware from the Israeli firm Paragon Solutions via a PDF file; WhatsApp notified affected individuals, sent Paragon a cease-and-desist letter, and is exploring legal options.

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Brazil Halts Crypto-Incentivized Iris Scan Program by OpenAI-Linked Firm

Brazil's ANPD halted Tools for Humanity's iris-scanning program, which offers cryptocurrency for biometric data, due to concerns about compromised free will; the company, co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman, aims to create a secure global identity verification system.

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Mental Health Patients Condemn Oxevision Camera System

Three mental health patients are speaking out against the use of Oxevision, a camera system monitoring vital signs in their bedrooms, claiming it increased their paranoia and worsened their mental health, prompting calls for a pause in its rollout by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Rethink.

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