Privacy Digest 22/23
Can You Trust Google with Your Data?
Explore the pros and cons of entrusting Google with your personal data. Dive deep into privacy concerns, security measures, and make informed choices.
ghostery.com
Secure messaging app Signal moves a step closer to launching usernames
End-to-end encrypted messaging app, Signal, is getting closer to launching a much anticipated feature that will allow users to share only a username in End-to-end encrypted messaging app, Signal, is getting closer to launching a much anticipated feature that will allow users to share only a username in order to connect with other users.
techcrunch.com
It’s shockingly easy to buy sensitive data about US military personnel
A new report exposes the privacy and national security concerns created by data brokers. US senators tell MIT Technology Review the industry needs to be regulated.
technologyreview.com
AI Chatbots Can Guess Your Personal Information From What You Type
The AI models behind chatbots like ChatGPT can accurately guess a user's personal information from innocuous chats. Researchers say the troubling ability could be used by scammers or to target ads.
wired.com
Meta faces EU ban on Facebook, Instagram targeted advertising
The European Data Protection Board has extended the temporary ban on targeted advertising on Facebook and Instagram, imposed by the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (DPA) in July.
bleepingcomputer.com
New Outlook copies user emails from other accounts to Microsoft cloud
The new Microsoft Outlook, replacing Calendar and Mail in Windows 11, syncs user data, including credentials or emails, to Microsoft Cloud by default. This applies even when using Gmail and other third-party mail accounts unless specified otherwise.
cybernews.com