Tag: privacy
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Apple Sued Over Hide My Email Privacy Claims
Apple faces a proposed class action alleging a Hide My Email flaw could expose users’ real addresses despite the company’s privacy claims. The post Apple Sued Over Hide My Email Privacy Claims appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-hide-my-email-privacy-lawsuit/
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SpaceXAI Open-Sources Grok Build After Privacy Backlash
SpaceXAI open-sourced Grok Build under Apache 2.0 after privacy backlash over broad directory uploads from its terminal AI coding agent. The post SpaceXAI Open-Sources Grok Build After Privacy Backlash appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-spacexai-grok-build-open-source-privacy/
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Period tracker Stardust shares users’ health data with analytics firm, says Mozilla research
One period tracker app tested by Mozilla was ‘squeaky clean,’ while another app was seen sharing users’ health data with an analytics company, underscoring vast differences in user privacy among these apps. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/period-tracker-stardust-shares-users-health-data-with-analytics-firm-says-mozilla-research/
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Chatto: Open-source team messenger with privacy at its core
Teams that want their group chats off commercial platforms have a growing menu of self-hosted options. Chatto joined that group when its developer released the code under an … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/14/chatto-self-hosted-chat-app-privacy/
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Sentra CEO: Small AI Models Cut Cost of Data Classification
Yoav Regev Says Small LMs Deliver High Accuracy Without Large Infrastructure. Sentra co-founder and CEO Yoav Regev says advances in small language models enable organizations to classify unstructured data with high accuracy inside customer environments, improving privacy, reducing infrastructure costs and strengthening AI-driven data governance. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/sentra-ceo-small-ai-models-cut-cost-data-classification-a-32217
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Meta Removes Muse Image Instagram Feature After Consent Backlash
Tags: privacyMeta scrapped a Muse Image feature days after launch following backlash over consent, privacy, and the use of public Instagram photos. The post Meta Removes Muse Image Instagram Feature After Consent Backlash appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-meta-scraps-muse-image-feature-after-launch/
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LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy
The LAPD, one of Flock’s biggest government customers, is ending its contract with the company citing civil liberties concerns. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/lapd-lets-contract-with-surveillance-giant-flock-expire-citing-serious-concerns-over-civil-liberties-and-privacy/
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The quiet rise of digital identity: Convenience, control and the new social contract
Governments are rapidly expanding digital identity systems, promising greater convenience and faster access to services, but concerns around privacy, trust, surveillance and inclusion continue to grow First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366645703/The-quiet-rise-of-digital-identity-Convenience-control-and-the-new-social-contract
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DuckDuckGo Browser Blocks YouTube Ads Using uBlock Origin Filter Lists
DuckDuckGo has quietly expanded its privacy-first browser capabilities by introducing a YouTube ad-blocking feature. This feature uses community-driven uBlock Origin filter lists to detect and remove video ads. From a security and privacy standpoint, this approach is significant because it relies on open-source filtering rules maintained by an active community, rather than proprietary, closed heuristics.…
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Iris Recognition vs Fingerprint: Which Biometric Wins in 2026?
Compare iris recognition and fingerprint biometrics in 2026, from accuracy and speed to security, privacy, and where each technology works best. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/iris-recognition-vs-fingerprint-biometric-2026/
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Former UK privacy chief preparing legal action against woman who reported him, minister says
Liz Kendall, the secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, said she was “absolutely appalled” at the findings of “sexual harassment and bullying” made by an independent investigation at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/former-uk-privacy-chief-preparing-legal-action-against-woman-who-reported-him
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Google Search Uploads Can Train AI Unless You Opt Out
Google Search uploads may be used to train AI unless users opt out, raising privacy and data governance concerns for businesses. The post Google Search Uploads Can Train AI Unless You Opt Out appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-search-uploads-train-ai-opt-out/
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Product showcase: Is that text a scam? Malwarebytes Mobile Security can help you find out
Malwarebytes Mobile Security for iPhone combines scam prevention, privacy protection, and identity monitoring in a single app. It evaluates a device’s security posture, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/06/product-showcase-malwarebytes-mobile-security-ios/
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EU-US Data Privacy Framework Under Threat After Supreme Court Ruling
EU-US Data Privacy Framework First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/eu-us-data-privacy-framework/
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Apple’s ‘Hide My Email’ Privacy Flaw Exposes Real Email Addresses
Researchers say Apple’s Hide My Email flaw may expose real addresses, despite two fixes. Here’s what users should know about the privacy risk. The post Apple’s ‘Hide My Email’ Privacy Flaw Exposes Real Email Addresses appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-hide-my-email-privacy-flaw/
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Supreme Court decision threatens EU-US data transfer agreement
In a Tuesday letter, Max Schrems, the founder of the Vienna-based privacy advocacy organization noyb, told European officials he plans to sue to invalidate the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) that allows for the transfer of personal data from the EU to U.S. companies. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/supreme-court-decision-threatens-eu-us-data-sharing
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Apple Hide My Email Vulnerability Lets Attackers Reveal Users’ Real Email Addresses
Apple’s Hide My Email privacy feature currently faces a significant flaw that may expose users’ real email addresses, compromising one of iCloud+’s core anonymity protections. According to 404 Media and independent tests, this issue has reportedly remained unaddressed for over a year since it was reported to Apple. Apple Hide My Email Vulnerability Hide My…
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FTC-Entscheidung bringt EU-US Data Privacy Framework unter Druck
Mit der aktuellen US-Entscheidung zur Unabhängigkeit der Federal Trade Commission wackelt eine zentrale Grundlage des EU-US Data Privacy Framework: die Annahme, dass Datenschutzverstöße in den USA unabhängig kontrolliert und überprüft werden können [1]. Damit wird aus einer vermeintlichen juristischen Detailfrage ein handfestes Risiko für Unternehmen, Behörden und Betreiber kritischer Infrastrukturen in Europa. Dazu sagt… First…
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WhatsApp introduces usernames to enhance user privacy
Tags: privacyFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/whatsapp-introduces-usernames-to-enhance-user-privacy
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Supreme Court limits geofence search warrants, bolsters privacy rights
Tags: privacyFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/supreme-court-limits-geofence-search-warrants-bolsters-privacy-rights
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Warner bill would create federally vetted list for secure, trustworthy AI agents
The bill empowers the FTC to create a registry for sellers of AI agent software certifying their privacy and cybersecurity protections. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ai-agent-act-senate-draft-bill-mark-warner/
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Justices rule that cellphone location histories are protected by the Fourth Amendment
Police must get a warrant to request geofence data involving individual cellphones, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in what represents a victory for privacy advocates. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/supreme-court-geofencing-ruling-fourth-amendment
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Supreme Court delivers ‘major win’ for tech privacy in Chatrie ruling
Tags: privacyDissenting justices who criticized the ruling said it would have “seismic” implications for the Fourth Amendment. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/supreme-court-geofence-warrant-ruling-phone-privacy-chatrie/
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WhatsApp rolls out usernames to help users hide their phone number
WhatsApp is finally allowing users to reserve usernames, a privacy feature that lets them hide their phone numbers from people not in their contact list. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-rolls-out-usernames-to-help-users-hide-their-phone-number/
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In major privacy win, Supreme Court rules geofence warrants are protected by privacy rights
Tags: privacyThe Supreme Court’s decision to limit geofence warrants is a win for privacy advocates, who called their use unconstitutional but sought an outright ban. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/29/in-major-privacy-win-supreme-court-rules-geofence-warrants-are-protected-by-privacy-rights/
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WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private
WhatsApp on Monday officially announced the start of global reservations of usernames with an aim to protect the privacy of more than three billion users on the messaging platform.The optional feature is designed to help users connect with someone on the service through usernames, as opposed to directly sharing their phone numbers. Username reservations will…
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Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change
Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/top-google-security-staff-warn-search-data-could-be-hacked-thanks-to-eu-plans/
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ATF cancels contract for ad-surveillance technology after privacy concerns
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/atf-cancels-contract-for-ad-surveillance-technology-after-privacy-concerns
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New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches
Leonardo’s SignalTrace adds wireless device detection to ALPR systems, raising new questions about roadside surveillance, privacy, and security. The post New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-leonardo-signaltrace-alpr-device-tracking/
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New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches
Leonardo’s SignalTrace adds wireless device detection to ALPR systems, raising new questions about roadside surveillance, privacy, and security. The post New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-leonardo-signaltrace-alpr-device-tracking/