Do privacy “nutrition” labels stop us from eating the burger?
Google will require its app developers share information about what data their apps collect and for what purpose.
August 2021
Amazon will pay you $10 in credit for your palm print biometrics
The retail giant has a spotty history with biometric data.
Facebook blocks research into political ads, falsely blames FTC privacy order
FTC says Facebook privacy settlement doesn’t require blocking researchers.
Apple’s plan to combat abuse images raises privacy concerns
Apple’s plan to scan for child sexual abuse images has raised concerns among the privacy and security communities.
Zoom settles consumer claims over privacy for $85 Million
Settlement will pay up to $25 to paid Zoom subscribers covered by the class action litigation and up to $15 to individuals who aren’t eligible to submit a paid subscription claim.
Oh, Facebook changed its privacy settings again
Facebook has determined that its privacy settings needed a bit of a shuffle to keep things clear and easy to find.
Hackers are using CAPTCHA techniques to scam email users
More email users fell for scams using CAPTCHA technology in 2020, a new report from security firm Proofpoint shows.