Tag Archives: data protection
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
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
Paidwork Data Breach: 23 Million User Records Exposed in Massive Leak
A major Paidwork data breach has exposed the personal and financial information of 23 million users. Learn how to protect your account following this security incident. Continue reading
California DROP Platform Enforcement: August 1 Deletion Deadline
Learn how the California DROP platform simplifies data privacy by mandating that brokers purge personal information starting August 1, 2026. Continue reading
Proton VPN Rejects All Legal Data Requests: A 2026 Transparency Report
Proton VPN successfully rejected 47 legal data requests in H1 2026, proving its no-logs policy remains a robust shield for user anonymity. Continue reading
Nihon Kotsu Cyberattack Paralyzes Major Japanese Taxi Services
Japan’s largest taxi operator, Nihon Kotsu, is facing a major service disruption following a severe Nihon Kotsu cyberattack that forced critical booking systems offline. Continue reading
Online Anonymity Under Threat: Proton Launches Age Verification Map
Proton launches a global age verification tracker to combat the erosion of online anonymity while confirming zero user data handovers in its latest transparency report. Continue reading
EDPB Data Anonymisation Guidelines: New Rules for AI Web Scraping
The EDPB has released strict new data anonymisation guidelines to regulate AI web scraping and protect individual digital footprints under GDPR. Continue reading
North Carolina Passes Doxing Legislation to Protect Special Operations Families
North Carolina has unanimously passed SB 801, a landmark doxing legislation that establishes civil liability for online harassment and protects the private data of special operations families. Continue reading