Privacy
Brave’s complaint against Google has resulted in an investigation
Brave uses GDPR laws to target Google’s privacy-invasive practices.
There’s a new bill to stop warantless searches of digital devices at the airport
Warrantless searches of devices have been happening all too frequently.
Theresa May’s leadership significantly damaged the UK’s digital rights and freedoms
Theresa May’s legacy is bad for more than her failing to get the UK out of the EU.
CrossFit shuts down its Facebook and Instagram pages, citing concerns over Facebook’s deletion of Banting 7 Day Meal Plans
CrossFit also said that Facebook’s censorship, concerns around the privacy and security of user data, and Facebook deleting accounts and groups that call out “corrupted nutritional science” were factors in its decision.
Snapchat employees reportedly used their data access privileges to spy on users
Multiple employees allegedly used their data access privileges for illegitimate reasons in order to spy on users.
Amazon is working on a wearable device that can detect your emotions
Amazon wants more data.
Online fingerprint tracking is more invasive than ever
Trackers can now work out what kind of surface you have your laptop on.
Comcast’s rumored new device will monitor your bathroom habits
Comcast appear to be moving into new markets.
Google is also tracking the purchases of G Suite enterprise customers
Google’s monitoring of purchases extends to business users as well as consumers.
Facebook won’t let some users turn off face tracking
Facebook seems to always be in the middle of a privacy scandal.
Facebook caught sharing user data with phone carriers, showing ads based on creditworthiness
Facebook may not be serious about protecting user privacy after all.
Microsoft joins with Apple in calling for a US-wide data protection law
Neither of the companies heavily rely on user data for their business model.