digital privacy

Business

Europe’s Cookie Consent Chaos is Ending

The European Commission has proposed allowing users to centrally set cookie preferences in their web browsers, which websites must legally…

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BigTech Companies

Discord Expands Parental Controls to Monitor Teen Activity

Discord has expanded its Family Center with enhanced parental controls that offer guardians detailed insights into their teenagers' platform usage…

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BigTech Companies

FBI Subpoenas Archive.is Web Registrar in Data Probe

The FBI has subpoenaed domain registrar Tucows for records to identify the operator of Archive.today, seeking subscriber and contact details…

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BigTech Companies

Apple Could Disable App Tracking in Europe

Apple may disable its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature in Europe due to intense lobbying, potentially undermining user privacy by…

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Culture

The Future of Trans Identity Online

The internet provides vital support and resources for transgender individuals but also creates conflicts between safety and visibility in a…

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Business

Chat Control: Is Your Privacy at Risk?

The EU's proposed Chat Control legislation aims to combat child sexual abuse by requiring digital platforms to scan for illegal…

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BigTech Companies

Can a Social Media Ban for Under-16s Actually Protect Kids?

Australia is proposing a social media ban for users under sixteen to protect them from online dangers like cyberbullying and…

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Business

The ‘Papers, Please’ Internet Is Here

Global mandatory online age verification is rapidly expanding from initial UK proposals to worldwide legislation, with the EU, Australia, and…

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BigTech Companies

Apple, Google Remove ICE-Tracking Apps Under DOJ Pressure

Travel vlogger Harry Jackson documented Nepal's political uprising, turning real-time coverage into a significant story for his online audience. Bluetooth…

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Artificial Intelligence

UAE’s YAL.ai Raises $12M for AI-Powered Scam-Free Communication

YAL.ai, a UAE-based startup, raised $12 million in Series A funding to advance its AI platform that ensures secure, scam-free…

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AI & Tech

Switzerland’s Tech Challenge: Can Privacy and Precision Withstand Economic Pressure?

Switzerland's unique tech identity, rooted in privacy, precision, and trust, is behind innovations like AphyOS and Threema. A new DigitrendZ…

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Cybersecurity

The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up and Using a Burner Phone

Burner phones are prepaid devices that provide temporary anonymity by separating a user's identity from the device, making activities harder…

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Business

ICE Deploys Advanced Spyware for Surveillance

China demonstrated its advanced military technology in a recent parade, highlighting its global technological ambitions. The U.S. is undergoing significant…

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BigTech Companies

Dating App Leak Exposes 13,000 Women’s Private Images

A major dating app breach exposed 72,000 private verification photos, including 13,000 sensitive selfies and ID documents, raising concerns about…

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BigTech Companies

VPN Surge Amid Age Verification Laws Puts Open Internet at Risk

The UK's Online Safety Act has led to a surge in VPN usage as users seek to bypass new age…

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Artificial Intelligence

Safe Protest Tips in the Surveillance Era

Planning and awareness are crucial for safe protesting in surveillance-heavy environments, including disabling biometric unlocking and securing devices while documenting…

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Entertainment

New Dating Site Matches Singles by Their Browser History

Browser Dating is a new platform that matches singles based on their actual internet activity, shifting focus from curated dating…

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