Category Archives: Social Media & Big Tech
Privacy Audit of 11 Big Tech Platforms Exposes Complex Opt-Out Paths
A recent privacy audit of 11 major Big Tech platforms exposes complex opt-out paths and extensive metadata harvesting across AI-driven services. Continue reading
California Delete Act Takes Effect as Data Brokers Face Mandatory DROP Deadlines
Discover how the California Delete Act is transforming data privacy with the mandatory implementation of the DROP platform for data brokers. Continue reading
Health Data Tracking Lawsuit: FTC and States Sue Hims & Hers
The FTC and state regulators have filed a lawsuit against Hims & Hers over the covert health data tracking shared with Big Tech ad platforms. Continue reading
SAFE for Kids Act Enforced by New York Targeting Big Tech Privacy and Tracking
New York has finalized regulations for the SAFE for Kids Act, forcing Big Tech companies to restrict algorithmic feeds, limit metadata harvesting, and enforce strict privacy controls for minors. Continue reading
Shared AI Chats Public Indexing Sparks Privacy Audits for Anthropic
Discover how the public indexing of shared AI chats on search engines has triggered privacy audits across Anthropic and what steps you can take to secure your data. Continue reading
How to Stop Browser Fingerprinting and Protect Your Privacy
Learn how to stop browser fingerprinting and protect your online privacy by masking device metadata, auditing settings, and using privacy-focused browsers. Continue reading
Apple Smart Glasses Launch Delayed to 2027 Due to Privacy Concerns
Apple delays its upcoming Apple smart glasses to late 2027 to address critical privacy challenges, metadata safeguards, and on-device data processing. Continue reading
TikTok DSA Non-Compliance Finding Issued by EU Over Privacy Settings
The European Commission has issued a TikTok DSA non-compliance finding over inadequate default privacy settings that expose teenage users. Continue reading
Google Selfie Video Account Recovery Sparks Privacy Audits and Concerns
Google introduces a new selfie video feature for account recovery, prompting urgent privacy audits and cybersecurity warnings over biometric data storage. Continue reading