Data Privacy
The Next Frontier of the Fight for Abortion Rights Is Privacy Law
We need a federal privacy law to reinstate confidence in the confidentiality of the patient-provider relationship.
One in 10 People Have Ex's Details on Location Apps: Survey
More men than women—one in four—had access to their partner's bank account details.
3 Pain Points Regarding Data Privacy
In an ideal world, data privacy regulations would be uniform.
Woman Slammed For Saying Husband's Contact Photo of Her Invades Privacy
"Unless you go through society with a veil on, people are going to see your face," one online user said in response.
U.S. 'Walking Towards Authoritarianism' by Not Reigning in Big Tech—Author
In her book 'Privacy is Power,' Carissa Véliz explores how governments and corporations exploit personal data and the questionable ethics behind it.
Grindr Fined $7M Over Sharing Users' Data With Potential Ad Partners
A 2020 complaint accused the dating app company of providing third parties with user information like GPS locations, addresses, ages, gender and app use.
Wejo to Use Connected Car Data to Assist Autonomous Vehicles
Wejo, a U.K.-based data firm, wants to use connected car data to streamline repairs, improve traffic, and guide autonomous cars.
Meta-Owned WhatsApp Launches New Privacy Policy After Record $267M Fine
The updated privacy policy will provide more information on what data is collected in the app and how that data is used.
Connected Cars Present Privacy Safeguarding Issues, Experts Say
As cars become more connected, automakers are becoming hubs for massive amounts of data. What they do with that data isn't clear, according to privacy experts.
WhatsApp Fined $267 Million Over Personal Data Handling of EU Citizens
The Thursday decision from Ireland's Data Protection Commission handed down the second-largest fine under Europe's privacy law.
Should we Celebrate or Condemn Apple's New Child Protection Measures?
Apple has taken the modest but long overdue step of extending a decade-old technology to protect children online, with appropriate protections for user privacy.
We All Win When Donor Privacy is Protected
Back when Kamala Harris was attorney general of California, she did her best to invade the privacy rights of donors to nonprofit organizations.
Group Demands TikTok Pay Dutch Children Over $1M for Privacy Data Breaches
A Dutch consumer group ordered TikTok to pay more than $1 million Thursday after alleged data privacy breaches against Dutch children, whose personal data was purportedly collected unlawfully.
'Your Social Media Apps Are Not Listening to You': a Viral Twitter Thread
When Robert G. Reeve returned from a weeklong stay at his mother's house, he received a Twitter ad for the toothpaste she uses. As this was definitely not a coincidence, he took to Twitter to explain why this happens, and how data privacy really works.
Snowden Hails Ruling as Acknowledgement of 'Devastation' of Surveillance
On Tuesday, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights ruled that British intelligence-gathering practices violated human rights.
Millions of Chinese Smart TVs Scanned WiFi Every 10 Minutes
According to the South China Morning Post, a user of the Chinese developer forum V2EX published a post last week detailing that his Skyworth smart TV was scanning data every 10 minutes and gathered information such as the Wifi network the TV was connected to, the user's IP address and device names.
Google Sued for Exposing Information in COVID-19 Contact-Tracing App
"Google has exposed GAEN participants' private personal and medical information associated with contact tracing, including notifications to Android device users of their potential exposure to COVID-19," a complaint filed against the tech giant reads.
11 Popular Wireless Doorbells Fail Basic Security Tests, Researchers Say
A new report from researchers based in the United Kingdom found nearly a dozen "smart" doorbells sold on Amazon and eBay posed significant threats to consumers' data privacy.
Working From Home? Vivaldi Makes it Easier to Take a Break
The Vivaldi browser has launched Break Mode, a new feature designed to improve your remote working habits.
You Can Finally Download Your Twitter Data Again—Here's How
After nearly two months, Twitter has brought back the ability for users to download their personal data from the site.
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NewsIs TikTok Getting Banned? 5 Better Things to Do Online Instead
While TikTok's fate remains undecided in the US, you can fill a TikTok-shaped hole in your life with these smart apps that can make your life better and easier.
Would You Let Government Track Your Smartphone To Help U.S. Reopen Sooner?
There are ways to facilitate contact tracing in the hopes of preventing new deadly spikes of the coronavirus. But it may feel like a choice between your privacy and your life.
Equifax Settlement Update: Claimants Unlikely to Get $125 Cash Payout
After a judge awarded nearly $80 million to the attorneys, claimants in the Equifax case are unlikely to receive the $125 payout.
Who Owns Your Digital Twin? Not You—and Here's Why That's a Massive Problem
Right now, after you click "I agree," companies face almost no legal limits on what they can do with your personal data for their own profit. It's past time for us to take back the right to our digital selves.
Equifax Settlement: Here's How You Can Claim $250, And Possibly a Lot More
A record-setting settlement allows consumers to claim up to $20,000 from Equifax, but smaller amounts can be claimed with relative ease.
It's Time for the U.S. to Lead on Data Privacy Law
"There is a golden opportunity for the U.S. to take the lead on data privacy globally and demonstrate how data protection can be an economic driver for growth and innovation."
EU: Jehovah's Witnesses Need Consent to Gather Info
The EU's top court found that the Jehovah's Witnesses' door-to-door preaching is a form of data collection and requires consent.
How to See What Google Knows About You
If ad personalization is switched on, the new "Ad Settings" feature will show you how marketing is tailored.
Facebook Denies Tech-Firm Data-Sharing Without Consent
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook faced new questions over its data-sharing ties to major technology firms.