Mental health apps have terrible privacy protections
They’re responsible for deeply personal information.
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Your iOS app may still be covertly tracking you, despite what Apple says
Apple’s landmark App Tracking Transparency may not be as tough as some people think.
Videoconferencing apps may listen even when mic is off
The researchers found that all of the videoconferencing apps they tested occasionally gather raw audio data while mute is activated.
Apple iOS privacy clampdown ‘did little’ to reduce tracking
Double-standard rules have strengthened iGiant’s gatekeeper power.
Online Trackers Can Detect 80% of Users’ Browsing History
The report found the practice of online tracking is far more pervasive than previously realized.
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.
Report: VPNs Are Often a Mixed Bag for Privacy
Consumer Reports recently reviewed a variety of virtual private networks, finding that most of them don’t keep their promises.
73% of airline passengers interested in biometrics replacing passports
The 2021 Global Passenger Survey from the International Air Travel Association (IATA) highlighted how biometric data collection is perceived and used within the air travel industry.
Cybersecurity Experts Sound Alarm on Apple and E.U. Phone Scanning Plans
More than a dozen prominent cybersecurity experts criticized plans by Apple and the European Union to monitor people’s phones for illicit material.
Consumer privacy study finds online privacy is of growing concern to increasingly more people
The study comes with the announcement of its New Trust Standard, a benchmark for seeing how trustworthy businesses are as they embrace digital transformation.
Is Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Effective? No, Says Study
The latest tech news about the world’s best (and worst) hardware, apps, games and Product Reviews much more. From top companies like Google and Apple.
Which? finds people would pay for control of their data
Which? has attempted to put a price on people’s personal information as it ramps up pressure for tougher rules around data-ravenous tech giants.