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.....»»
Automakers’ data privacy practices “are unacceptable,” says US senator
OEMs collect too much personal data and share it too freely, says Senator Markey. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) US Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) is one of the more technologically engaged of our elected lawmakers. And.....»»
Meta’s “overpriced” ad-free subscriptions make privacy a “luxury good”: EU suit
Meta's terms for data collection are still too vague, consumer groups allege. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Backlash over Meta's ad-free subscription model in the European Union has begun just one m.....»»
Meta sues FTC, hoping to block ban on monetizing kids’ Facebook data
Accused of violating kids' privacy, Facebook owner challenges FTC authority. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot) Meta sued the Federal Trade Commission yesterday in a lawsuit that challenges the FTC's authority to i.....»»
iOS 17’s NameDrop feature for iPhone: How it works and why it’s not a privacy threat
NameDrop is a new feature introduced with iOS 17 this year that allows iPhone users to share their contact details simply by holding their iPhones close to each other. Here are more details on how NameDrop works, how to disable it, and more. more.....»»
Security leaders on high alert as GenAI poses privacy and security risks
Companies need help to get visibility into the operations of their AI programs, potentially reducing productivity while creating significant risks around governance, data security, and more. In this Help Net Security video, Neil Cohen, Head of Go-To-.....»»
Proton Drive arrives for macOS with full end-to-end encrypted cloud storage
Proton has released a number of updates and new privacy-focused solutions this year including family plans, its end-to-end Proton Pass password manager, and more. Now the company has launched a native Mac app for its Proton Drive secure cloud storage.....»»
1 in 5 executives question their own data protection programs
In this Help Net Security video, Tanneasha Gordon, Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory’s data & privacy leader, discusses how many executives realize that trust is crucial to driving brand value and earning sustained customer loyalty. Privacy progra.....»»
How to use the Privacy Shield on Arlo cameras
Many Arlo cameras use a Privacy Shield to physically block the lens from capturing footage. Here's how to activate and deactivate the useful feature......»»
Save 85% and get lifetime cloud storage with pCloud’s 3-in-1 bundle deal
While it seems like all of your other subscriptions keep going up in price, pCloud is bucking the trend. pCloud offers lifetime cloud storage for just one upfront fee, with no recurring payment. And right now, save 85% on the limited edition 3-in-1 b.....»»
Report: After Altman firing, OpenAI tried to merge with rival—and was rejected
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei quickly declined job offer and merger, reports say. Enlarge / Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, during a hearing on AI held by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technolog.....»»
I used the worst app of 2023
Nothing Chats let you send iMessages from an Android phone, but it turned out to be a privacy nightmare. I tried it before it was removed from the Play Store......»»
Apple working on privacy tech to make shoulder-surfing iPhone screens harder
Bright screens with high resolution and a wide field of view just make it easier for others to see what you're working on — but Apple is working on new screen technology for iPhone and Macs to make that a lot harder.Future Apple displays could appe.....»»
Judge rejects Elon Musk’s attempt to kill Twitter/FTC privacy settlement
Court cannot grant X Corp.'s flawed legal motion, magistrate judge rules. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bet_Noire) Elon Musk lost an attempt to avoid a deposition and terminate a privacy settlement that Twitter agreed.....»»
Nothing Chats removed from Play Store over security concerns
Nothing’s new Chats app has been removed from the Play Store citing security and privacy concerns. The post Nothing Chats removed from Play Store over security concerns appeared first on Phandroid. Last week, Nothing announced Nothing Ch.....»»
Tim Cook defends Apple Watch privacy focus in mental health talk
Tim Cook had to defend Apple's privacy policies during a meeting with Jill Biden and political spouses, after an accusation that Apple Watch users are being actively "watched."Apple CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook welcomed the spouses of political lea.....»»
Nothing kills iMessage bridge because it profoundly violated user privacy & security
Nothing and Sunbird pulled the shockingly insecure iMessage bridge, but only after it was discovered that not only did Sunbird log and retain messages, vCards, and more, but that retained user data could also be downloaded by others.Nothing ChatsNoth.....»»
Tim Cook defends privacy focus in APEC discussion group
Tim Cook had to defend Apple's privacy policies during a meeting with Jill Biden and political spouses, after an accusation that Apple Watch users are being actively "watched."Apple CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook welcomed the spouses of political lea.....»»
OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, citing less than “candid” communications
"The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI." Enlarge / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies about AI rules before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law on May 16, 2023.....»»
Study of adolescents" perspectives on commercial profiling, privacy
Researchers at the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy at the University of Jyväskylä have explored adolescents' awareness of being commercially profiled online and their perspectives on online targeted advertisements. The data for the stu.....»»
ChatGPT Plus is sold out for now, but don’t buy an account from eBay
The unthinkable happened: OpenAI paused ChatGPT Plus sales as interest in premium access surged after DevDay. As a result, ChatGPT Plus subscriptions are sold out … The post ChatGPT Plus is sold out for now, but don’t buy an account from eBay.....»»