Facebook launches a pair of spy shades
Internet giant Facebook has teamed up with Ray-Ban to launch a pair of shades that not only hide your eyes but enable you to surreptitiously record video.
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ProtonMail and WhatsApp under pressure over user privacy failings
A couple of investigations have revealed that some services that pride themselves on user privacy might not be nearly as secure as they claim.
Apple defends new device-scanning tech as criticisms grow
Apple has launched a defence of its controversial new system to scan users’ devices for child sexual material after over 5,000 people and organizations signed an open letter against it.
Will Apple child safety gift governments the keys to comms?
Apple has caused a stir with its new child safety measures, which other tech firms and privacy advocates say could unwittingly open the door to let governments spy on their citizens.
State phone-hacking rears its ugly head once more
A set of reports has been published that alleges some countries are using malware to spy on political opponents, activists and journalists.
WhatsApp resists Indian mass surveillance demands
The Indian government is increasingly unhappy about its inability to intercept private communications.
UK government determined not to let a good digital identity crisis go to waste
There is apparently a trust problem around digital identities and no wonder, with talk of vaccine passports being required for previously unrestricted activities.
Android 11 released with new messaging, control and privacy features
The latest version of the operating system that runs most of the world’s smartphones has been unveiled.
White House formally bans TikTok and WeChat in US
President Trump issued two executive orders on Thursday to prohibit all transactions with TikTok and WeChat in 45 days’ time.
TikTok plans European data centre as heat rises
TikTok has seemingly taken Huawei’s position as the primary focus of US aggression in recent weeks, though the social media app is planning a data centre investment to ease European concerns.
Turkey’s internet crackdown has users flocking to VPNs
Prospect of much tighter controls on social media sparks renewed interest in privacy tools.
UK and Aussie privacy watchdogs to investigate Clearview AI
Privacy authorities in the UK and Australia have announced a joint investigation into Clearview AI, a US firm which provides facial recognition technologies.
Law enforcement agencies are reportedly buying hacked data
An investigation by Vice has revealed the market in stolen data counts government agencies as customers, as they seek to bypass data privacy laws.
Most Brits reckon contact tracing data will be misused but will provide it regardless
Identity software company Okta has surveyed a bunch of people in the UK and found that we’re among the most willing to provide location data to help fight COVID-19.
Europe congratulates itself for GDPR, but more needs to be done
While some might be looking for holes to pick in Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation, the rules have laid the foundations of a safer and more consumer-empowered digital economy.
Amazon attempts to capitalise on society’s anger, but leaves questions unanswered
The general public is angry with authority today and it appears Amazon is attempting to capitalise on this sentiment with a shallow PR stunt.
A look back at the biggest stories this week
Whether it’s important, depressing or just entertaining, the telecoms industry is always one which attracts attention.
Arizona Attorney General sues Google for misleading data collection practices
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has filed a lawsuit against Google for what he describes as ‘deceptive and unfair’ methods to secure valuable personal data.
Data privacy is in the same position as cybersecurity five years ago
It has taken years for the technology and telecoms industry to take security seriously, and now we are at the beginning of the same story arc with privacy.
China deliberates privacy law in the midst of increased state surveillance
China’s parliament will legislate on privacy protection, while the state has vastly increased surveillance since the outbreak of COVID-19.
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