Category Archives: Social Media & Big Tech
TikTok Privacy Policy Update Allows Covert Government Data Access
A major TikTok privacy policy overhaul in 2026 enables silent government data handovers, removing the standard practice of notifying users when their personal information is requested. Continue reading
California AB 2561: New Law Bans Big Tech Privacy Resets
California AB 2561 advances to prevent Big Tech from resetting user privacy settings during software updates, mandating a strict ‘privacy by default’ standard for all digital platforms. Continue reading
Instagram Encryption Removal: Meta Confirms Global Rollback of E2EE Privacy
Following the announcement of the Instagram encryption removal, users have a final one-week window to secure their private data and export chat logs before Meta’s policy change. Continue reading
Meta AI Privacy Scandal: 1,100 Trainers Fired Over Intimate Data Harvesting
The Meta AI privacy scandal has escalated following the termination of 1,100 trainers and whistleblower claims of intimate data harvesting via Ray-Ban smart glasses. Continue reading
Michigan Privacy Law: Senate Mandates Highest Privacy Defaults for Minors
The recently passed Michigan privacy law requires online service providers to implement the highest privacy configuration for minors while strictly limiting data collection and retention. Continue reading
Kids Over Clicks: Michigan Senate Passes New Online Privacy Package
The Michigan Senate has passed the Kids Over Clicks legislative package, establishing strict parental consent requirements and banning targeted advertising for minors. Continue reading
Global Privacy Control: California Audit Exposes Big Tech Non-Compliance
A major California privacy audit reveals that Google, Meta, and Microsoft are systematically bypassing the Global Privacy Control signal, allowing tracking cookies to persist despite user opt-out preferences. Continue reading