Tag #Privacy

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Google's Silent Tracking of Android Users Exposed

A Trinity College Dublin study reveals Google silently tracks Android users via default apps, storing cookies and identifiers without consent or an opt-out, despite Google's claims of prioritizing user privacy and compliance with data regulations; this impacts all Android users, including Galaxy and...

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Dutch Bill Seeks to Criminalize Sharing of Victim Images Online

The Dutch GreenLeft-PvdA and CDA parties proposed a revised bill to criminalize the sharing of identifiable victims' images from accidents or assaults on social media, facing earlier criticism from the Council of State, with potential penalties of up to one year imprisonment or a €9,000 fine.

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AI: Revolutionizing Cybersecurity While Raising Privacy Concerns

AI enhances cybersecurity by detecting threats and preventing fraud, but raises ethical concerns regarding mass surveillance and data misuse, as seen in Clearview AI and the UK welfare system; regulations like the EU AI Act and CCPA aim to mitigate these risks.

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UK Orders Apple to Create iCloud 'Backdoor,' Facing Legal Challenge

The UK government is demanding that Apple create a "backdoor" into its end-to-end encrypted iCloud Advanced Data Protection (ADP), which Apple has suspended in the UK and is challenging in court; this unprecedented demand has major implications for global data security.

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DISA Data Breach Exposes Data of 3.3 Million

DISA Global Solutions, a Texas-based employee screening provider, suffered a data breach exposing the personal information of over 3.3 million individuals, including Social Security numbers and financial details, between February 9 and April 22, 2024, with the public notification only occurring near...

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Security Flaw Found in Samsung's Secure Folder

A security flaw in Samsung's Galaxy Secure Folder allows apps within a work profile to access photos and videos stored inside, even when locked; users with work profiles should encrypt the folder to mitigate the risk; Samsung acknowledged the issue.

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No Poverty
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German Court Rejects Lawsuit Challenging BND Surveillance Powers

The German Federal Constitutional Court rejected a lawsuit challenging the 2020 BND Act, which allows extensive surveillance of individuals, including journalists abroad. Reporters Without Borders and the Society for Civil Rights have appealed to the European Court of Human Rights, citing concerns o...

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Misinformation on X Undermines Trust in Traditional Media

The author discusses the spread of misinformation on X (formerly Twitter), citing false claims about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's assets and his daughters' education; this highlights the challenge for traditional media in maintaining credibility and combating online falsehoods.

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Critical Flaw in Apple's Find My Network Poses National Security Threat

Researchers discovered a vulnerability, 'nRootTag', in Apple's Find My network allowing the tracking of Bluetooth devices with 90% success; this poses a national security risk due to the ability to track devices even without internet or GPS.

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LaLiga Fined €1 Million for Biometric Fan Control

The Spanish Data Protection Agency proposed a €1 million fine against LaLiga for using biometric fan identification in stadiums, violating data protection rights, and ordered the system's cessation until a valid impact assessment is completed.

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France Debates Controversial Bill Forcing Access to Encrypted Messaging

The French National Assembly is debating a bill to combat drug trafficking, including a controversial amendment that would force messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal to provide access to encrypted user communications for law enforcement, despite concerns about security risks and user privacy.

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Hollywood's Evolving Compensation Model Creates Pay Gap

Dwayne Johnson earned $88 million in 2024, topping Forbes' Highest-Paid Actors list due to multi-year studio deals, highlighting a widening gap with younger actors.

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