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The Privacy Digest newsletters are designed to help our readers feel secure online and empowered to take action in protecting their digital identity. Here’s a sneak peek at what we covered in our latest edition…

Is Your TV Spying on You? Here's How to Check

Your internet-connected TV has Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) features that track what you watch. Here’s how to disable it, along with smart privacy advice from security experts.

pcmag.com

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When apps leak our data, who is responsible?

A major cyberattack on the Tea Dating Advice app exposed sensitive personal data of thousands of women, including selfies, IDs, private messages, and location details - information that could be exploited or weaponized online. The breach highlights the risks of platforms built for discussing abusive or unsafe behavior. At the same time, a California jury ruled that Meta violated privacy laws by collecting reproductive health data from the Flo fertility app through hidden tracking tools without users’ consent. Together, these cases reveal serious gaps in digital safety, accountability, and privacy protections in widely used apps.

washingtonpost.com

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Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search

An investigation by The Markup and CalMatters revealed that dozens of companies conceal the instructions for deleting your personal data. California law requires data brokers to offer deletion options, but a review of 499 broker websites revealed 35 used hidden code to block those pages from search engines. Some buried links deep in privacy policies or obscure footers, while others listed broken or missing pages. After being contacted, several companies removed the code, though many didn’t respond. Experts call the tactic a “work-around” that undermines consumer rights. To address this, California will launch a universal deletion platform, DROP, in 2026.

wired.com

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