Privacy
Church website builder data leaks puts thousands of Christians at risk, security researcher says
The leak affected “internal memos and records, customer email communication, ports, pathways, and data storage information Server IP addresses.
Facebook rolls out facial recognition to all users one month after losing facial recognition lawsuit appeal
The features is turned off by default for new users but users who were previously opted in to Facebook’s face recognition won’t receive a notice.
South African government admits conducting mass surveillance on all communications
The surveillance was supposedly designed to cover information about organized crime and acts of terrorism.
Chinese deepfake app Zao raises privacy concerns
Zao is a free application available in China’s iOS App Store that allows users to swap their face with the characters of TV shows and movies.
Facebook’s Android app sucks up system libraries without permission, researcher says
“There doesn’t seem to be an opt-out option for Facebook Global Library Collector, nor does it not seem to be possible to view what they have uploaded from our devices.”
Facebook says Messenger Kids app introducing kids to adult strangers was a technical error
The FTC is yet to make any comment on this particular case.
Google gives police data on all users within 100 feet of bank robbery
These controversial reverse location search warrants force Google to give law enforcement data on anyone who was near the scene of a crime.
Facebook admits that the “Unlink Account” feature won’t really unlink your Facebook and Instagram accounts
The spokesperson said that Facebook and Instagram’s shared infrastructure makes it impossible to separate these accounts.
Apple apologizes for sending Siri recordings to contractors but will continue listening to them in house
Apple is making the changes after being criticized for this privacy-invasive practice.
Imgur now requires users to hand over their phone number to create an account
In this age of greater focus on privacy, the impact that it could have on new signups is not yet known.
Facebook reportedly developing messaging app Threads that automatically shares real-time location data
The app could potentially allow Facebook to mine even more highly personal data from its users.
How the ePrivacy Regulation could impact digital marketing
It would repeal the Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive 2002 (ePrivacy Directive) and is lex specialis to the General Data Protection Regulation.