Mullvad browser: the privacy of Tor, with the perks of a VPN
Mullvad browser: the privacy of Tor, with the perks of a VPN.....»»
Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy
When Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform X into an “everything app” were divulged last year, he joined several companies known to be exploring or actively working on developing super apps, suggesting there’s clearly a niche to be filled. In fa.....»»
Security Bite: What exactly does Vision Pro share about your surroundings?
Last week, Apple finally released an in-depth Vision Pro and visionOS data privacy overview. While it was arguably something that the company could’ve been available at launch, it helps explain what precisely the spatial computer collects from our.....»»
Apple disables iPhone web apps in EU, says it’s too hard to comply with rules
Apple says it can't secure home-screen web apps with third-party browser engines. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Apple is removing the ability to install home screen web apps from iPhones and iPads in Europe.....»»
Scout Motors touts benefits of being a Volkswagen Group-backed startup
For EV brand Scout Motors, being a startup backed by Volkswagen Group has its perks, namely crucial resources such as supply chain and production......»»
Apple confirms iOS 17.4 removes Home Screen web apps in the EU, here’s why
iOS 17.4 offers a number of changes for the App Store and iPhone in the European Union. This includes things like third-party app marketplaces and support for alternative browser engines. One byproduct of these changes, however, is that iOS 17.4 remo.....»»
Apple blames new law for why progressive web apps don"t work right in the EU
After a period of uncertainty, Apple has made it clear that it has crippled Progressive Web Apps in iOS 17.4 in the UK in the name of security and privacy.App Store iconWhen the first iOS 17.4 beta launched, European Union users immediately noticed t.....»»
Nvidia previews on-device chatbot, in approach favored by Apple
One of Apple’s apparent AI ambitions is to enable an on-device chatbot which can run on iPhones, rather than using servers to do the processing. This would be capable of accessing data stored on your iPhone, as well as boosting privacy … more.....»»
CPS Insights helps organizations analyze and visualize their healthcare privacy data
CompliancePro Solutions launched their new analytics product, CPS Insights. As a new add-on module to the CompliancePro Privacy Program Management platform, CPS Insights is a vital analytics and visualization tool for operational reporting needs. CPS.....»»
AI-powered romantic chatbots are a privacy nightmare
They collect massive amounts of data with little disclosure about its use. Enlarge (credit: iStock via Getty Images) You shouldn’t trust any answers a chatbot sends you. And you probably shouldn’t trust it with your.....»»
Skiff gets bought by Notion—another lost battle for privacy?
Skiff gets bought by Notion—another lost battle for privacy?.....»»
This ad blocker and data privacy tool is only $30 for life
Save on a family lifetime subscription to AdGuard Premium and block ads while securing your computer from malware. TL;DR: As of February 14, get an AdGuard Family Plan lifetime subscription for $30 — that's 62% off.Think back to the glory.....»»
Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Russia's demand for Telegram's encryption keys breached users' right to privacy. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that enabling governments to access everyone's encrypted messag.....»»
DuckDuckGo’s browser adds encrypted, privacy-minded syncing and backup
It's getting closer to mainstream parity, minus one major feature. Enlarge (credit: DuckDuckGo) DuckDuckGo keeps adding new features to its browser; and while these features are common in other browsers, DuckDuckGo is gi.....»»
Apple shares an in-depth look at Vision Pro privacy in new paper
Following this month’s release of Apple Vision Pro, Apple has shared an in-depth overview on how Vision Pro and visionOS protect your data. The new “Apple Vision Pro Privacy Overview” covers things like Optic ID, cameras and your surroundings,.....»»
Apple Vision Pro privacy means apps can"t access details of users" surroundings
Apple has published details of its Apple Vision Pro privacy measures, including preventing apps from relaying details of location, and even blocking the recording of hand gestures.Apple says Apple Vision Pro was designed with privacy in mind from the.....»»
Apple’s iMessage is not a “core platform” in EU, so it can stay walled off
Microsoft's Edge browser, Bing search, and ad business also avoid regulations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Apple's iMessage service is not a "gatekeeper" prone to unfair business practices and will thus not be require.....»»
How to prevent your Ring smart camera from being hacked
Here are some simple ways to keep hackers from using your Ring smart cameras and invading your privacy at home -- even if you have many users on the account......»»
How companies are misjudging their data privacy preparedness
In this Help Net Security video, Karen Schuler, Global Privacy & Data Protection Chair at BDO, discusses overconfidence in data privacy and data protection practices. There is an apparent disconnect between tech CFOs’ confidence and consumer pe.....»»
How to set a browser for private searching in iOS 17
Apple has quietly added yet another privacy option to Safari, by letting you set a different search engine just for when you're using private browsing. Here's how to do it.Safari keeps adding new privacy featuresSafari gained its Private Browsing mod.....»»
OneTrust launches Data Privacy Maturity Model
OneTrust introduced Data Privacy Maturity Model. The model provides privacy, security, marketing, and data teams with the resources to transform their privacy programs from tactical compliance initiatives that mitigate risk, to strategic customer tru.....»»