Tag: privacy
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GDPR works, but only where someone enforces it
A new measurement study of web tracking across ten countries offers a reality check for anyone working on privacy compliance. Researchers crawled the same set of globally … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/23/gdpr-enforcement-measurement-study/
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House Republicans roll out national privacy bill
Experts say the federal legislation takes inspiration from states laws in Virginia and Kentucky, but a lack of bipartisan support could spell trouble. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/house-republicans-release-national-privacy-legislation/
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House Republicans roll out national privacy bill
Experts say the federal legislation takes inspiration from states laws in Virginia and Kentucky, but a lack of bipartisan support could spell trouble. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/house-republicans-release-national-privacy-legislation/
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Google’s Workspace Intelligence promises privacy while running on your data
Security and data governance are among the key considerations in Google’s latest AI update, which introduces Workspace Intelligence within Google Workspace. Google describes … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/22/google-workspace-intelligence-feature/
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Apple Intelligence flaw kept stolen tokens reusable on another device
Apple claims that Apple Intelligence, a GenAI service provided on its operating systems, is designed with an extra focus on user security and privacy through a two-stage … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/22/apple-intelligence-token-vulnerability-serpent-attack/
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US OPM Health Insurance Data Collection Plan Draws Concern
House Democrats Are the Latest to Raise Data Collection Privacy, Security Alarms. A plan by the U.S. federal agency that oversees federal benefits that would require insurers to hand over the identifiable health data of civil servants received pushback from House of Representatives Democrats who said it throws up privacy and security risks. First seen…
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US OPM Health Insurance Data Collection Plan Draws Concern
House Democrats Are the Latest to Raise Data Collection Privacy, Security Alarms. A plan by the U.S. federal agency that oversees federal benefits that would require insurers to hand over the identifiable health data of civil servants received pushback from House of Representatives Democrats who said it throws up privacy and security risks. First seen…
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OpenAI’s Chronicle feature lets Codex read your screen, raising privacy concerns
OpenAI’s Chronicle is a feature designed to help Codex, an AI-powered coding assistant, better understand what users are working on by capturing context directly from their … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/21/openai-chronicle-codex-screen-context-memories/
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EU-Alterscheck: Der hohe Preis der Verifikation
Tags: privacyDas neue Konzept vermeidet Privacy-Fallen klassischer Alterschecks. Beim Rollout, bei Geräten und bei Plattformen bleiben aber große Lücken. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/eu-alterscheck-der-hohe-preis-der-verifikation-2604-207805.html
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EU-Alterscheck: Der hohe Preis der Verifikation
Tags: privacyDas neue Konzept vermeidet Privacy-Fallen klassischer Alterschecks. Beim Rollout, bei Geräten und bei Plattformen bleiben aber große Lücken. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/eu-alterscheck-der-hohe-preis-der-verifikation-2604-207805.html
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Met police trials snoop tech platform in push to cuff more London shoplifters
Tags: privacyNo facial recognition privacy intrusions either! Well, maybe a little First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/21/met_police_trials_tech_platform/
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Met police trials snoop tech platform in push to cuff more London shoplifters
Tags: privacyNo facial recognition privacy intrusions either! Well, maybe a little First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/21/met_police_trials_tech_platform/
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Why identity is the driving force behind digital transformation
Who they are and what they are up to.The project they are working on.Which environment should they use?Using this information, the system can determine which resource someone needs, when they need it and how to use it. The principle behind it is ‘never trust, always verify’. With it, errors that normally occur are reduced, less…
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They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They’re Sworn Enemies
There’s a lot of love all over the world for GrapheneOS, the gold standard of mobile security. There’s very little love between the two guys at the center of its history. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/they-built-privacy-tool-grapheneos-now-sworn-enemies/
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Why We Actually Need EndEnd Encryption
There is a certain kind of argument that appears every time encryption comes up. Yes, yes, privacy is lovely. But think of the children!!! And just like that, the conversation is over. Because once someone has wheeled in children, terrorists, organised crime, and a shadowy man in a basement who definitely has a beard, anyone……
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The 5 Best VPN Extensions for Chrome
Looking for the best Chrome VPN extensions in 2026 to enhance your online security and privacy? Dive into our list of top-rated VPNs and find your best fit. The post The 5 Best VPN Extensions for Chrome appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/best-chrome-vpn-extensions/
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The 5 Best VPN Extensions for Chrome
Looking for the best Chrome VPN extensions in 2026 to enhance your online security and privacy? Dive into our list of top-rated VPNs and find your best fit. The post The 5 Best VPN Extensions for Chrome appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/best-chrome-vpn-extensions/
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This VPN Lets You Verify Your Business Privacy For $130
VP.NET makes VPN privacy verifiable, not just policy-based, with secure enclave tech for up to five devices. The post This VPN Lets You Verify Your Business Privacy For $130 appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/vpnet-3-year-subscription/
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Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks
A privacy expert warns Chrome still allows browser fingerprinting and tracking, raising concerns after Google’s shift away from third-party cookie changes. The post Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-chrome-browser-fingerprinting-privacy-concerns/
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Italian regulator fines national postal service orgs $15 million for data privacy violations
The regulator fined Poste Italiane SpA, the postal service provider, Euro6.6 million ($7.8 million) and Postepay SpA, a digital payments subsidiary, Euro5.9 million ($7 million) for allegedly illegally processing millions of users’ personal data. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/italian-regulator-fines-postal-service-orgs-15-million-privacy
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Trump Taxes and the Price of Privacy
Data breach litigation faces a valuation crisis as courts and the Trump v. IRS case grapple with the “concrete harm” requirement and the actual dollar value of privacy. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/trump-taxes-and-the-price-of-privacy/
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Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul
Google this week announced a new set of Play policy updates to strengthen user privacy and protect businesses against fraud, even as it revealed it blocked or removed over 8.3 billion ads globally and suspended 24.9 million accounts in 2025.The new policy updates relate to contact and location permissions in Android, allowing third-party apps to…
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From Analytics to “Interception”: How Website Tracking Became a Wiretap Problem”, and What Companies Should Do About It
There is a certain irony in watching a statute designed to prevent clandestine eavesdropping on telephone calls become one of the most aggressively deployed tools against ordinary website functionality. The federal Wiretap Act”, codified as part of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (“ECPA”), 18 U.S.C. §§ 25102522″, was never intended to regulate marketing pixels, session…
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EU Age Verification App Breached in Just 2 Minutes, Researchers Claim
A highly anticipated European Union Age Verification application has come under heavy scrutiny after a security researcher demonstrated how to bypass its core protections in less than two minutes. The application, recently praised by EU officials for its robust privacy standards, contains severe cryptographic and design flaws that allow attackers to easily hijack user identity…
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Privacy-Preserving AI Tool Execution
Learn how Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) secure MCP deployments and AI tool execution against quantum threats while preserving data privacy. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/zero-knowledge-proofs-for-privacy-preserving-ai-tool-execution/
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Big tech fails to opt-out users requesting not to be tracked much of the time, new research says
The audit from privacy organization webXray studied California web traffic in March and found that 194 online advertising services “ignore legally defined, globally standard, opt-out signals endorsed by regulators.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/big-tech-fails-to-opt-out-users-requesting-not-to-be-tracked
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Google Play is changing how Android apps access your contacts and location
Google’s new set of Google Play policy updates and account transfer feature strengthen user privacy and protect businesses from fraud. Google is also expanding features for … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/16/google-play-store-policy-updates/
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WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number
WhatsApp is testing usernames that could let users chat without sharing phone numbers, adding a new privacy layer now rolling out to some beta users. The post WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-whatsapp-usernames-feature-privacy-update/