Tag #Privacy

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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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UK Data Demand Prompts US Privacy Concerns, Apple Response

The UK government demanded access to Apple users' encrypted data globally; US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said she was not informed and called the move a potential violation of US citizens' privacy; in response, Apple removed its Advanced Data Protection tool from the UK.

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Dutch WhatsApp Users Remain Despite Meta Policy Changes

Amidst concerns over Meta's policy changes, including suspending fact-checking and allowing harmful content, a small percentage of Dutch WhatsApp users have switched to Signal; however, the majority remain on WhatsApp due to network effects.

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UK Forces Apple to Disable iPhone Security Feature, Raising Cybersecurity Concerns

The UK government ordered Apple to disable its iPhone Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature, despite the National Cyber Security Centre recommending it for security, leaving millions of users vulnerable to cyberattacks and potentially setting a dangerous precedent for other countries.

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UK Forces Apple to Compromise iCloud Encryption, Setting Global Precedent

The UK government forced Apple to provide access to encrypted iCloud data to aid criminal investigations, setting a concerning precedent for global data privacy and potentially influencing similar actions in other countries like the US, where the FBI has advocated for "responsible encryption.

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UK Government Forces Apple to Disable End-to-End Encryption for iCloud Backups

Apple has stopped offering an end-to-end encryption option for iCloud backups in the UK following a UK government order, compromising user data privacy; the option remains available in other countries.

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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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Dutch Museums Urge Faster Release of WWII Archives

Fourteen Dutch war museums are urging the Minister of Culture to expedite the release of World War II archives, fearing delays due to privacy concerns; this follows a delay in the release of the Central Archive for Special Jurisdiction (CABR) archive, highlighting the conflict between privacy and pu...

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Dutch Museums Urge Faster Release of WWII Archives

Fourteen Dutch war museums are urging the Culture Minister to expedite the release of World War II archives delayed due to privacy concerns, highlighting the conflict between preserving privacy and ensuring public access to crucial historical records.

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Google's SafetyCore: Silent Installation Sparks Privacy Concerns

Google's SafetyCore, an Android system update for on-device image scanning, was silently installed on devices running Android 9 and later, raising privacy concerns due to the lack of user notification, mirroring a similar controversy with Apple's Enhanced Visual Search.

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Missouri Bill Proposes Registries for Pregnant Women and Adoptive Parents

Missouri Republican lawmaker Gerard Harms introduced the "Save MO Babies Act," proposing registries for pregnant people "at risk" of abortion and prospective adoptive parents to facilitate adoptions and reduce abortions; the bill's definition of "at risk" is undefined.

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Apple Disables UK Data Encryption Feature After Government Demand

Apple has stopped offering its Advanced Data Protection encryption feature in the UK after the government reportedly demanded backdoor access to user data under the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, raising concerns about user privacy and global data security.

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