Facebook Promises Privacy Reform. Critics Aren't Convinced
In an interview with WIRED, Facebook’s chief privacy officers argue that the company has turned a corner. Again.
Source: Wired – Facebook
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Apple HomePod mini isn't expensive if you value privacy
The convenience of a voice-controlled home comes at the cost of privacy. The cost is lower when you spend a little bit more
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Amazon's Latest Gimmicks Are Pushing the Limits of Privacy
Privacy advocates warn that the Ring Always Home Cam and Amazon One both normalize aggressive new forms of data collection.
Source: Wired
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The Android 11 Privacy and Security Features You Should Know
Many of the updates to Google’s mobile OS are behind the scenes—but they can help you control your app permissions and keep your
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The iOS 14 Privacy and Security Features You Should Know
The latest update for your iPhone and iPad will make them safer than ever.
Source: Wired – The iOS 14 Privacy and
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The Best Privacy-Friendly Alternatives to Google Maps
Google Maps is arguably the easiest mapping service to use, but that doesn’t mean it’s the most secure.
Source: Wired – The
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Govt.-Backed Contact-Tracing Apps Raise Privacy Hackles
New opt-in COVID-19 Exposure Notifications Express systems baked into Apple’s iOS and available on Android need privacy guardrails, say privacy advocates.
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How to Boost WhatsApp’s Privacy and Better Protect Your Data
The Facebook-owned company has end-to-end encryption by default—but that doesn’t mean the service’s settings are as private as they could be.
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Apple is delaying a massive iOS 14 privacy feature
One of Apple’s major iOS 14 pitches is the ability to opt-out of in-app tracking. It promises to be great news for privacy-focused users,
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India Blocks High-Profile Chinese Apps on Political, Privacy Concerns
Technology minister bans, Baidu, WeChat Work, AliPay and 115 others for capturing using data and transmitting it to servers outside of the country
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