Mullvad VPN Axes Recurring Subscriptions In the Name of Privacy
Mullvad has taken the decision to completely remove the ability to create new subscriptions -- all in the name of storing less data about their users. TechRadar reports: "Subscriptions clearly offer a lot of convenience but as we've seen that conveni.....»»
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 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.....»»
Lawsuit against Prime Video ads shows perils of annual streaming subscriptions
“Reasonable expectations were not met," litigation against Amazon claims. Enlarge / Priyanka Chopra (left) and Richard Madden (right) in the Prime Video original series Citadel. (credit: Prime Video/YouTube) Streaming.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Funimation Bids Farewell; Digital Content Libraries to be Taken Down as Well
Existing Funimation subscriptions will be transferred over to Crunchyroll. The post Funimation Bids Farewell; Digital Content Libraries to be Taken Down as Well appeared first on Phandroid. Following a merger with animation streaming platf.....»»
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.....»»
Zuckerberg’s AI announcement raises privacy and toxicity red flags
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s AI announcement has raised major concerns, after he said that the company had more user data than was used to train ChatGPT – and would soon be using it to train its own AI systems. The company’s plan to use Facebo.....»»
Mozilla Monitor Plus lets you take control over your data
Get your first free scan for Safer Internet Day with Mozilla Monitor Plus, Firefox's new tool that helps you stay on top of your privacy online. Here's all you need to know......»»
Security Bite: Use these iPhone privacy and security features in iOS 17.3, more
Last week on Security Bite, I discussed a vulnerability in Stolen Device Protection, a newly added security feature in iOS 17.3. Vision Pro has since hit the market and has been dominating the headlines. This Sunday, I wanted to give your feed fresh.....»»