Facial recognition technology banned in another US city
In a move lauded by privacy advocates, Boston joins the ranks of cities that have voted down the municipal use of the technology
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Cyberbullying: Adults can be victims too
Cyberbullying can happen to anyone, at any time – and at any age. How can adults deal with various forms of online abuse and harassment?
How encryption can help protect your sensitive data
Here’s how encryption can help keep your data safe from prying eyes – even if your device is stolen or your cloud account is hacked
Professional data leakage: How did that security vendor get my personal data?
…and why are they selling it to other security vendors and product testers?
Is “global privacy” an oxymoron?
While in France, a citizen of Brazil who resides in California books a bungee jump in New Zealand. Is it a leap of faith into the unknown, for both the operator and the thrill-seeker?
FBI warns of human traffickers luring victims on dating apps
The warning highlights one of the potential risks associated with revealing too much private information online
Brave comes out on top in browser privacy study
By contrast, two other web browsers share identifiers that are tied to the device hardware and so persist even across fresh installs
Firefox turns on DNS over HTTPS by default for US users
People in other parts of the world also have the option to flip on DNS encryption
Is your phone listening to you?
Do social media listen in on our conversations in order to target us with ads? Or are we just a bit paranoid? A little test might speak a thousand words.
Sensitive plastic surgery photos exposed online
Other leaked records include videos, facial and body scans, as well as a range of patients' personal data
Facebook privacy settings: Protect your data with these tips
As Facebook turns 16, we look at how to keep your personal information safe from prying eyes
How to take charge of your Google privacy settings
Have you had a Google Privacy Checkup lately? If not, when better than Data Privacy Day to audit the privacy of your Google account?
Google: Flaws in Safari’s privacy tool could enable tracking
The browser's anti-tracking feature could apparently give access to users’ browsing habits
Dating apps share personal data with advertisers, study says
Some of the most popular dating services may be violating GDPR or other privacy laws
3 ways to browse the web anonymously
Are you looking to hide in plain sight? Here’s a rundown of three options for becoming invisible online
Google to end support for third‑party cookies in Chrome
The company will also soon launch anti-fingerprinting measures aimed at detecting and mitigating covert tracking and workarounds
Google disables Xiaomi smart home integration after camera bug
A Xiaomi security camera owner reports receiving random images from strangers’ homes
Data leak exposes 750,000 birth certificate applications
A variety of sensitive information has been there for the taking due to an unsecured cloud storage container
Face scanning – privacy concern or identity protection?
What issues would face scanning attached to a mobile device resolve and, if used correctly, would it make the incursion into my privacy acceptable?
Facebook bug turns on iPhone camera in the background
A recent update to Facebook’s iOS app introduced a bug that had some users worried