Security News

Google, Medical Center Ask Court to Dismiss Privacy Lawsuit
2019-08-29 20:48

Legal Experts Analyze the Key Issues in Complex CaseGoogle and the University of Chicago Medical Center have filed motions to dismiss a class action lawsuit that alleges patients' records were not...

Venmo’s Public Transactions Policy Stirs Privacy Concerns
2019-08-29 15:36

In an open letter, the Mozilla Foundation and EFF scolded Venmo for its data privacy policies, which they say could open the door to stalking and spear-phishing.

Microsoft may still be violating privacy rules, says Dutch regulator
2019-08-29 10:52

EU data watchdogs are yet again sniffing at Windows 10.

Apple Changes the Way It Listens to Your Siri Recordings Following Privacy Concerns
2019-08-29 08:33

Apple today announced some major changes to its controversial 'Siri audio grading program' following criticism for employing humans to listen to audio recordings of users collected via its...

Apple Updates Privacy Policies After Siri Audio Recording Backlash
2019-08-28 16:49

Apple's "grading" process, which listens to Siri voice recordings, will now be in-house and has an option for users to opt out.

Android 10 coming soon, with important privacy upgrades
2019-08-28 10:49

It's semi-official: Android 10 (née Q), the next version of the Android operating system, could start shipping 3 September.

‘Privacy policy change’ hoax infects Instagram; it confirms it’s crud
2019-08-23 11:38

Multiple celebs fell for this one. Don't believe them - it's as much as a hoax as it's always been.

Google Proposes 'Privacy Sandbox' to Develop Privacy-Focused Ads
2019-08-23 07:49

Google today announced a new initiative—called Privacy Sandbox—in an attempt to develop a set of open standards that fundamentally enhances privacy on the web while continuing to support a free,...

As browser rivals block third-party tracking, Google pitches 'Privacy Sandbox' peace plan
2019-08-22 21:14

Disclaimer: No advertisers were harmed in making this project On Thursday, Google reminded everyone who might have forgotten that "privacy is paramount to us" and announced an initiative called...