Tag Archives: Data Privacy
Online Safety Bills Advance in Senate Mandating Default Privacy Controls
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has advanced crucial online safety bills that mandate default privacy controls and algorithmic opt-outs on major tech platforms. Continue reading
Mobile Ad SDKs Harvest User Location Data, Warns EFF Investigation
An EFF investigation reveals that major mobile ad SDKs are secretly harvesting precise user location data through invasive default settings. Continue reading
Affirmative Opt In: Advocacy Groups Demand Meta Overhaul Privacy Settings
A coalition of 40 advocacy groups demands Meta enforce strict affirmative opt in privacy settings and data control across its platforms. Continue reading
Apple Fails to Stop iCloud Encryption Backdoor Demand in New UK Legal Challenge
Apple has launched a fresh legal battle at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to fight the UK government’s secret demands for an iCloud encryption backdoor. Continue reading
Social Media Privacy Legislation in Illinois Mandates Strict Defaults
Illinois has enacted groundbreaking social media privacy legislation enforcing strict default settings, geolocation shielding, and algorithmic tracking restrictions. Continue reading
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
Play Age Signals API Expands Worldwide for Android Developers
Google is rolling out the privacy-preserving Play Age Signals API worldwide, allowing Android developers to adapt in-app content without sharing sensitive personal data. Continue reading