Privacy


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CES 2022: More sensors than people

CES 2022: More sensors than people

CES 2022: More sensors than people

A sea of sensors will soon influence almost everything in your world

Cameron Camp06 Jan 2022


Google scores big win as court blocks iPhone tracking lawsuit

Google scores big win as court blocks iPhone tracking lawsuit

Google scores big win as court blocks iPhone tracking lawsuit

The tech giant wins an appeal against a claim that it unlawfully collected personal data of millions of iPhone users

Amer Owaida10 Nov 2021


Win one for privacy – Swiss providers don’t have to talk

Win one for privacy – Swiss providers don’t have to talk

Win one for privacy – Swiss providers don’t have to talk

Security and privacy get a leg up in Proton’s legal challenge against data retention and disclosure obligations

Cameron Camp03 Nov 2021


Brave browser replaces Google with its own search engine

Brave browser replaces Google with its own search engine

Brave browser replaces Google with its own search engine

Brave Search will become the default search option for new users in the US, UK, Canada, Germany and France, with more countries to follow soon

Amer Owaida20 Oct 2021


ProtonMail forced to log user’s IP address after order from Swiss authorities

ProtonMail forced to log user’s IP address after order from Swiss authorities

ProtonMail forced to log user’s IP address after order from Swiss authorities

Following the incident the company has updated its website and privacy policy to clarify its legal obligations to users

Amer Owaida07 Sep 2021


Is your personal information being abused?

Is your personal information being abused?

Is your personal information being abused?

Drowning in spam? A study presented at Black Hat USA 2021 examines if sharing your personal information with major companies contributes to the deluge of nuisance emails, texts and phone calls.

Tony Anscombe05 Aug 2021


Brave launches its own, privacy-focused search engine

Brave launches its own, privacy-focused search engine

Brave launches its own, privacy-focused search engine

Brave's search engine takes on Google, promising to let users surf the web without leaving a trace

Amer Owaida23 Jun 2021


Most health apps engage in unhealthy data-harvesting habits

Most health apps engage in unhealthy data-harvesting habits

Most health apps engage in unhealthy data-harvesting habits

Most medical and fitness apps in Google Play have tracking capabilities enabled and their data collection practices aren’t transparent

Amer Owaida17 Jun 2021


Android 12 will give you more control over how much data you share with apps

Android 12 will give you more control over how much data you share with apps

Android 12 will give you more control over how much data you share with apps

An all-new privacy dashboard and better location, microphone and camera controls are all aimed at curbing apps’ data-slurping habits

Amer Owaida20 May 2021