5 mobile privacy terms you need to know for protection
Your smartphone is your closest companion, you may be able to track your steps, store your password, and remember your favorite takeout. But how much do you know about how it protects (or exposes) your privacy? We categorize five key mobile privacy conditions that can make all the difference when it comes to keeping your […]
Meta to stop targeting UK citizen with personalised ads after settling privacy case | Meta
After agreeing to a landmark privacy case payment that could set precedent for millions of social media users, the owners of Facebook and Instagram have agreed to stop targeting UK citizens with personalized ads. Mark Zuckerberg's Meta said he is considering charging UK users for an ad-free version of the platform after a legal agreement […]
Amazon is making a privacy change to Echo that could make device useless
Alexa is approaching echo Everything you say to her to Amazon. For a long time, Amazon Echo owners have had the option to process requests locally. This means that the information was not sent to Amazon's servers, but that option has disappeared since March 28th. The company emailed customers to Echo to explain the changes. […]
AI dashcams enhance trucker safety while raising privacy concerns
The trucking industry is in the midst of a technological revolution thanks to the arrival of dash cams powered by artificial intelligence. These innovative devices promise to make roads safer and more efficient to operate, but also raise some important privacy questions. Truck drivers, other drivers, and even pedestrians have valid concerns about how this […]
Calif. Democrats Push Privacy Bills to Help Migrants Hide from ICE
California Democrats are drafting bills that would prevent federal immigration officials from using commercial data to find illegal foreigners for deportation. Records show that federal authorities have contracts with several data analytics companies, including LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters. Politicsand state Democrats are floating bills to enhance the way they do it, aiming to strengthen the […]
Is that iPhone app spying? Apple’s App Privacy Report reveals all
Apple's APP Privacy Report is a powerful tool that lets iPhone users monitor how apps access data and interact with third-party services. This feature provides valuable insight into how your app works and helps users make informed decisions about privacy. Here's what you need to know about using App Privacy Reports to protect your personal […]
Is the UN’s digital ID plan the end of privacy?
With Trump's presidential victory and his victory in the rearview mirror, many people are beginning to ask questions about their future. What will the world look like in the next five, ten, twenty years? Fortunately, the United Nations proposes essential, unsolicited solutions for the future of digital technology, including digital identity, censorship and extensive surveillance. […]
Apple unveils child privacy feature
Welcome to Hill's Technology Newsletter {beacon} technology technology Big story Apple announces “age guarantee” technology Apple introduces technology In Increases children's privacy And on the safety of its devices, the company announced this week in a larger discussion surrounding digital privacy for children. ©Getty With new technology, parents can choose Children's age group Instead […]
Judge rules against federal employees suing Trump admin for email privacy concerns
A federal judge ruled against federal employees who sued the Trump administration on privacy and security concerns regarding the government's workforce email delivery system. The new computer server will be used to send postponed resignation “Fork in the Road” emails to more than 2 million federal employees, quitting government jobs, being paid until September, or […]
House gives data privacy another go
Welcome to Hill's Technology Newsletter {beacon} technology technology Big story House Form Data Privacy Working Group House Republicans are back to the drawings as they turn their eyes National Privacy Standards A long-standing disagreement with Democrats on the issue. ©Greg Nash Chairman of the Residential Energy and Commercial Committee Brett Guthry (r-ky.) On Wednesday, […]