Court documents allege Google cultivated privacy misconceptions of Chrome's Incognito mode
As of 2018, 56.3 percent of respondents think Incognito prevents Google from seeing their search history
'Always-on VPN' feature on Android can leak unencrypted data
Your VPN may not be protecting you entirely
Privacy survey shows most people read the T&Cs, would sell their personal data
Are you in the same camp?
FIFA 23 and other EA titles will come with controversial "kernel-mode" anti-cheat software
In context: Nothing can ruin a multiplayer game faster than rampant cheating, so it's no surprise that developers go to great lengths to devise ways to mitigate it. One controversial method is to install kernel-mode drivers that monitor for anything that tries to tamper with the game's software. However, many players are not comfortable with granting such low-level privileges.
Former US ambassador warns about data tracking, says the US is making China's surveillance job easier
Big quote: The Federal Trade Commission asked for opinions about data economy and commercial surveillance, and former US ambassador Karen Kornbluh described the situation with grave and unambiguous words.
White House consults experts, lays down a six-point plan to increase Big Tech accountability
The Biden Administration wants to put large tech platforms on a leash
Instagram hit by record $400M fine in Europe for mishandling children's data
The Meta-owned social network will appeal the decision by Irish regulators
FTC sues data broker for selling people's sensitive location data, including abortion center visits
It could have serious consequences in the wake of Roe vs. Wade being overturned
DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused email service now open to all
Email privacy service intercepts pesky trackers
Best Privacy-First Cloud Storage Services
Most of us have been using cloud storage for years, with plenty of good services out there. But features and free storage comes secondary when you are looking for secure, privacy-first cloud storage.
Apple's upcoming Lockdown Mode will make devices easier to fingerprint
Disabling specific features can identify devices using Lockdown Mode
VPNs running on iPhones leak traffic, according to researcher
iOS VPNs have allegedly leaked data since 2020
A Surveillance Primer: 5 Eyes, 9 Eyes, 14 Eyes
As awareness of global surveillance grows, more people are looking for information about the Five Eyes (FVEY), Nine Eyes, and 14 Eyes surveillance alliances. So what are these organizations?
Apple and Meta once discussed "revenue sharing" methods, report claims
Facebook subscriptions and sponsorships could have gone through App Store payments
Indonesian law MR5 bans access to many online services, including Steam, Epic Games, and PayPal
The EFF calls the legislation "draconian" and "invasive"
Samsung tests smartphone feature that hides your data from repair shops
Privacy-first security features
Google delays Chrome cookie phase-out to 2024
Testing for privacy-oriented cookie alternatives starts next month
US investigating Huawei over concerns that equipment near military bases could send sensitive data to China
The US is worried Huawei will share sensitive information with China
TikTok sends U.S. lawmakers plans to keep US user info out of ByteDance's hands
Seriously, they promise they will keep data safe this time
FCC commissioner calls on Google and Apple to ban TikTok from their app stores
"TikTok is not just another video app. That's the sheep's clothing"
How to Revoke Access to Your Personal Data After Using "Sign in with" Apple, Google, and Facebook
You've seen them competing against each other: "Sign in with Google" No. "Sign in with Facebook" No. "Sign in with Apple." While convenient, these buttons grant data permissions, so let's review that.
Private DuckDuckGo browser still allows some Microsoft trackers
Part of an agreement DuckDuckGo is working to change
FTC fines Twitter $150 million for using account security data to sell targeted ads
The FTC doesn't care that it was an "error"
UK privacy watchdog fines Clearview £7.5 million and orders database purge
Clearview says the UK has no jurisdiction to hand it fines