Spyware Companies Flourishing in Europe due to Ineffective Regulation
Amnesty International report reveals EU’s inefficiency in regulating spyware sector, with companies like Intellexa exploiting loopholes.
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UK Lawmakers Demand Pause on Live Facial Recognition Technology
A coalition of 65 UK lawmakers calls for a temporary halt to the use of live facial recognition surveillance technology, amid concerns over civil liberties.
The EU’s Plan to Detect CSAM Faces Opposition and Privacy Concerns
The EU’s proposal to combat child sexual abuse material on digital platforms sparks debate and privacy concerns.
Germany Gives Google Users More Power Over Their Data
Google has committed to give its users more control over their data processing – a result of a proceeding by the Bundeskartellamt under new competition law.
TikTok’s Unchecked Access to User Data Raises Concerns
TikTok’s staff reportedly have unrestricted access to user data, including high-profile public figures, creating potential privacy and national security risks.
ShareID promises ID verification without storing personal data
French startup ShareID introduces a privacy-focused online ID verification solution that doesn’t retain personal data, instead utilizing a unique hash for user re-authentication.
Consumer finance group seeks more privacy in digital euro use
Finance Watch highlights the need for robust privacy safeguards in the implementation of a digital euro, amidst Big Brother fears.
AP demands clarity from tech companies on AI aimed at children
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is scrutinizing the use of AI, particularly chatbots, in children’s apps over concerns of data privacy and transparency.
French apps accused of illegally sharing user data
NOYB has filed complaints against three large companies, alleging their mobile apps illegally access and share users’ personal data.
UK owners of smart home devices being asked for swathes of personal data
Smart home devices are collecting more personal data than required for their functioning, potentially sharing it with social media firms like TikTok, according to a report by consumer advocacy group Which?.
Google gets its way, bakes a user-tracking ad platform directly into Chrome
Google’s Chrome browser rolls out an invasive ad platform, the “Privacy Sandbox,” that tracks users’ browsing and shares advertising topics with web pages.
Britain Admits Defeat in Controversial Online Safety Bill
The UK government has backed down on enforcing a “spy clause” in the Online Safety Bill, a move welcomed by tech companies and privacy activists.