Google Maps update shields user location data from law enforcement requests
No access means Google can't respond to warrants
Chrome will deprecate third-party cookies starting January 2024 as it implements Tracking Protection
Google is finally putting its ambitious Privacy Sandbox plans to the test
Opera adds a "panic button" to quickly hide all open tabs
Opera GX's Panic Button activates by pressing the F12 key, which will instantly hide tabs, mute and pause any playback, and open a new "safe" window like Wikipedia or any other site of your choice.
Dropbox's new AI features share your files with OpenAI
The option is enabled by default
US senator raises alarm on foreign government spying through Apple and Google push notifications
The DOJ told the companies to keep quiet
UK proposes selfie-based, AI age verification system for porn sites
The average age at which children first see online pornography is 13
Judge blocks state-wide TikTok ban over free speech concerns
The bill "oversteps state power and infringes on the constitutional rights of users"
WhatsApp now lets you hide chats behind a secret code
WhatsApp has added a new 'secret code' privacy feature for locked chats. Typing your secret code in the search bar will reveal the otherwise hidden conversations.
Take those iOS 17 NameDrop warnings with a grain of salt
Some law enforcement agencies say the functionality is a security risk but clearly don't understand how it works
Plex update raises concerns over potential sharing of porn viewing habits
Be careful what you watch
Apple called Android a "massive tracking device" in revealed internal documents
Apple insists it respects users' privacy more than Google
Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky apps from government devices over security concerns
Joining TikTok on the banned list
US immigration enforcement used an AI-powered tool to scan social media posts "derogatory" to the US
"The government should not be using algorithms to scrutinize our social media posts"
New speculative execution hack can expose passwords and other sensitive data on Apple SoCs
There's an "unstable" fix for macOS, but iPhones and iPads are limited to lockdown mode or disabled JavaScript
Google's IP Protection is a new experiment to fight IP-based tracking
Mountain View wants to mask users' internet addresses for additional privacy robustness
The Complete List of Alternatives to All Google Products
Parallel universe for the super security conscious: With growing concerns about online privacy and the security of your personal data, more people than ever are considering alternatives to Google products.
Google forced to reveal user search history in Colorado court ruling
The keyword warrant was upheld by the court in a fatal arson case
Tor Browser 13 brings a ton of upgrades to the privacy-first browser
Tor Browser 13 renovates icons, and gets bigger new windows with a more refined design. Also the ability to "onionize" DuckDuckGo search, all based on Firefox ESR 115.
Meta thinks it can charge up to $17 per month to eliminate ads on Facebook and Instagram
The move could appease European regulators concerned with data collection practices
AI is a surveillance technology, says Signal boss
AI companies are abusing both human workers and user privacy to make money
Researchers design remote robots to isolate and mute speech in crowded rooms
Wireless speaker array could also enhance smart home speakers
UK Online Safety Bill set to become law, forcing social media companies to remove illegal and legal but harmful content
The bill could potentially impact users worldwide
California's Delete Act will make erasing consumers' data easier
Advertisers aren't happy in the slightest, of course
Data regulators in Ireland fine TikTok €345 million for mishandling children's user data
Another major privacy concern strikes the app