Family secrets exposed: genetic testing reveals unknown relatives
It’s hard to keep a family secret these days, thanks to the rise of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic genealogy services.
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NHS Scotland Covid app rebuked for breaching data privacy laws
UK watchdog says app was not clear about how data is used and it may consider ‘further regulatory action’
When are you switching on E2EE, Dutch govt asks Microsoft
You need to switch on E2EE in group meetings, watch out for US Cloud Act, warns impact assessment.
What Is Browser Fingerprinting and How Does It Track You?
Cookies are on the way out—but not enough is being done about browser fingerprinting. So what is it?
The data game: what Amazon knows about you and how to stop it
The tech giant has many ways of gathering information about its users’ activity – from Prime to Alexa. So what can you do to keep your life private?
Online Trackers Can Detect 80% of Users’ Browsing History
The report found the practice of online tracking is far more pervasive than previously realized.
TikTok shares your data more than any other social media app
YouTube and TikTok track users’ personal data more than other social media apps, a recent study says. YouTube mostly keeps the data for itself, while TikTok allows more third parties to collect it.
Grindr to appeal Norwegian fine for privacy violations
The gay dating app says it’s being singled out for practices that are widespread.
TikTok Can Circumvent Apple and Google Privacy Protections
The popular Beijing-based app has “carte blanche” in gathering users’ data, cypersecurity experts say.
Top U.S. Websites Run Afoul of European Data Privacy Law
Research by Zendata found that many leading U.S. websites have failed to abide by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation.
EU privacy watchdog urges ban on Pegasus
The European Data Protection Supervisor has called for a ban on the spyware tool Pegasus to protect people’s fundamental rights.
China tech firm develops controversial IT system that can predict whether an employee is about to resign
A company is developing a system to predict whether an employee is about to resign by spying on browsing job recruitment pages and sending job application emails.