News by Category: Privacy

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GM Data Sharing Scandal: FTC Enforces Strict Data Privacy Rules

The FTC has finalized its punishment for General Motors regarding the improper sharing of consumer driving data with third parties. The agreement imposes strict rules on data collection.

posted on 01/15/2026
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Google Still Collects Data from Older Nest Thermostats: Is Your Privacy at Risk?

Despite ending support, Google continues gathering data from older Nest thermostats, raising questions about data privacy.

posted on 11/17/2025
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UK's demand for Apple backdoor may have been broader than previously thought

UK authorities may have wanted more data access from Apple's iCloud backdoor than first thought. The request is still active.

posted on 08/29/2025
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Tea dating app suffers data breach: 72,000 user images exposed

Tea, the anonymous dating app, confirms a data breach exposing thousands of user images. Here's what you need to know to protect your personal information.

posted on 07/26/2025
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Brave and AdGuard Block Microsoft Recall Over Privacy Concerns

Brave and AdGuard are blocking Microsoft's Recall feature by default due to privacy concerns, raising questions about user data security.

posted on 07/25/2025
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T-Mobile SyncUP Glitch: Children's Locations Exposed to Wrong Users

A bug in T-Mobile's SyncUP service exposed children's locations to other users, raising serious privacy concerns. Find out the details and T-Mobile's response.

posted on 04/03/2025
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Data Brokers: Are They Watching You?

Explore the unsettling world of data brokers, how they collect your data, and the potential dangers to your privacy.

posted on 03/16/2025
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Mark Klein, the Whistleblower Who Showed Us the NSA's Surveillance, Has Passed Away

Remembering Mark Klein, the AT&T technician who exposed NSA's mass internet surveillance. His courage sparked critical debate about digital privacy.

posted on 03/15/2025