Grindr on the hook for €10M over GDPR consent violations
Grindr, a gay, bi, trans and queer hook-up app, is on the hook for a penalty of NOK100,000,000 (aka €10M or ~$12.1M) in Europe. Norway’s data protection agency has announced it’s notified the US-based company of its intention to issue t.....»»
FCC declares ringless voicemails illegal without consent
The FCC ruling this month ends a debate over whether ringless voicemails, a telemarketing practice sometimes used by auto dealers, was illegal under federal law......»»
Eufy cameras upload content to the cloud without owners knowledge
A security researcher has discovered that Anker's Eufy security cameras send user images and information to the cloud without the owners' consent — even if the user doesn't pay for a cloud subscription.Security consultant Paul Moore discovered that.....»»
Meta fined €265m by Irish data watchdog over breach
The Irish Data Protection Commission says its inquiry has found Meta breached GDPR rules......»»
Irish regulator fines Meta $275 million for violations of Europe"s data privacy law
Meta has been fined roughly $275 million by Ireland's data privacy regulator for failing to prevent hackers from siphoning off personal information from more than 500 million Facebook users in a 2019 data leak......»»
After renegade nurse chops off man’s foot, state finds heap of system failures
Nurse wanted to stuff the amputated foot and use it to scare children. Enlarge (credit: Getty | DeAgostini) Officials in Wisconsin found a series of failures and federal violations at a nursing home where a renegade nurs.....»»
Thinking about taking your computer to the repair shop? Be very afraid
Not surprisingly, female customers bear the brunt of the privacy violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If you’ve ever worried about the privacy of your sensitive data when seeking a computer or phone repair, a new.....»»
Public views drone strikes with other countries" support as most legitimate
As the military use of aerial drones in Ukraine and other global battlefields increases, a first-of-its kind survey reveals that Americans consider tactical strikes, used with the consent of other nations, to be the most morally legitimate or appropr.....»»
Twitter faces privacy scrutiny over claims it fails GDPR
Twitter is in the news again, this time because the company isn’t meeting GDPR criteria in the EU......»»
Apple analytics data sent from iPhones with or without consent; class action lawsuit filed
A security researcher has discovered that Apple analytics data is collected and sent from iPhones, whether or not users consented during the setup process. The amount of data collected was described by the researcher as “shocking.” A class actio.....»»
Musk"s Twitter may have already violated its latest FTC consent order, legal experts say
Just two weeks into Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter, the company may have already violated its consent agreement with the Federal Trade Commission, legal experts said......»»
OSATs cautious in dealing with LTA violations by fabless clients
Taiwan's OSATs are increasingly cautious about whether or how to collect punitive payments from IC design houses violating capacity utilization agreements, as jointly tiding over difficult times of market headwinds has become a consensus of semicondu.....»»
Twitter restricts staff from policing content violations ahead of US midterms
Instead of hundreds of employees enforcing violations, there are now about 15. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) A few months ago, Twitter promised to take its role in preserving election integrit.....»»
The best kids movies on Hulu right now (November 2022)
Movies for kids range from animated films, both new and old, to movies that you might even have watched as a kid, like Ghostbusters, Big, and Hook......»»
Tesla-inspired ATV for kids recalled over safety violations
The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids, made by Radio Flyer, failed to comply with federal mandatory safety standards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, says......»»
Best dating sites for men: Whether you"re looking to hook up, find love, or something in between
The online dating scene has made it easier than ever to find a cute stranger who can become your cute someone. Despite the ease of technology, that process is much easier said than done. A lot of pressure comes with keeping up a conversation with som.....»»
Spotify audiobooks app update rejected by Apple three times over in-app purchase rules
As described in a new update to its Time to Play Fair website, Spotify has faced the ire of App Review over its attempt to launch an audiobooks store inside the Spotify app on iPhone. The app was rejected three times by App Review due to violations.....»»
Bono finally tells the story behind the infamous free U2 album on iTunes
On September 9, 2014, iTunes users woke up with a new U2 album on their Music apps. Songs of Innocence had just been released and added to every Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod had this album without user consent. In a memoir book, Bono Vox tells the ins.....»»
OmniEyes detects dangerous driving behavior for commercial fleet management and positions to provide DaaS
While ADAS has become the third eye of human drivers that produces real-time, in-cabin alerts using low-latency edge AI, commercial fleet managers seem to need a more powerful tool to track traffic violations that could result in fatality and harm fl.....»»
Google sued for collecting biometric data without consent
Google faces yet another lawsuit in Texas, this time over data gathered through Photos, Assistant, and Nest......»»
Korean auto giant Hyundai investigating child labor in its U.S. supply chain
Hyundai Motor Co, Korea's top automaker, is investigating child labor violations in its U.S. supply chain and plans to "sever ties" with Hyundai suppliers in Alabama found to have relied on underage workers, the company's global chief operating offic.....»»