Tag: user privacy

German Court Revives AdBlock Plus Lawsuit, Eyes Nationwide Ban
In a surprising twist to Europe's ongoing tussle between digital publishers and user privacy tools, Germany's Federal Supreme Court has revived a long-dormant lawsuit that could re...
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Future of Privacy: User Personalization and Dynamic Data Control
In an era where data breaches and surveillance scandals dominate headlines, the intersection of privacy and personalization is emerging as a pivotal battleground for tech companies...
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WeTransfer Reverses AI Training Plans After User Backlash
WeTransfer, the popular file-sharing service known for its sleek interface and creative user base, found itself at the center of a firestorm this week after updating its terms of s...
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Grok 4 Sparks Privacy Debate Over User Surveillance
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has brought with it a host of ethical and privacy concerns, but a recent report about xAI’s latest model, Grok 4, has sparked a parti...
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Million Browsers Hijacked by Data-Scraping Extensions
In a startling revelation for the tech industry, nearly 1 million web browsers have been unwittingly transformed into tools for website scraping, driven by seemingly innocuous brow...
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Meta’s AI App Raises Privacy Concerns on Instagram
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into social media platforms has brought with it a host of conveniences, but also significant risks, particularly when it comes to u...
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Apple Shares Push Data with Governments, Sparks Privacy Fears
The intersection of technology and privacy has once again come under scrutiny as new revelations emerge about Apple’s compliance with government requests for user data. Specifical...
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WhatsApp Tests Usernames for Enhanced Privacy on iOS
WhatsApp, the ubiquitous messaging platform owned by Meta, is taking a significant step toward enhancing user privacy and aligning with features long available on competing apps li...
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Apple Challenges EU Digital Markets Act Over Privacy Risks
Apple Inc. has launched a fresh legal challenge against the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a landmark regulation designed to curb the dominance of Big Tech by enforcin...
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Apple Explores AI-Powered Search for Safari as Google Partnership Faces Uncertainty
In a dramatic shift that could reshape the digital landscape, Apple is actively developing artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities that could eventually replace Google...
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Microsoft to Ban Language It Finds Offensive on Private Accounts
Microsoft users might want to take a closer look at the company’s update to its service agreement. Set to take effect this May, privacy experts are...
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NTIA Introduces Mobile App Code of Conduct For Privacy
The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) this week announced that its stakeholder partners for an app transparency process will soon begin testing...
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Stolen Cellphones: A wealth of Information [Infographic]
There's no doubt the cellphone is one of the greatest evolutions in communication technology ever made and with the introduction of the smartphone we are connected to services like...
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