Privacy
People Keep Finding They Have Online Health Records They Never Signed Up For
Australians are discovering when they try to opt out of online health records that they somehow already have one.
The Supreme Court Rules That Police Generally Need A Warrant To Get Cell-Site Records
The 5–4 decision — in which Chief Justice John Roberts joined his four more liberal colleagues in the majority — is a victory for privacy advocates.
Facebook Has Watched You Browse The Web For Years. And No, “Clear History” Won’t Really Stop It.
“When you see what they see, it’s going to be very terrifying for everyone.”
Cambridge Analytica Shuts Down After Igniting Debate Around Facebook And Privacy
In March, the consulting firm was engulfed in controversy about how it obtained and used data on millions of Facebook users in American elections.
Mark Zuckerberg Wants You To Be Able To Clear Your Facebook History
One new privacy control that Mark Zuckerberg announced separately is called Clear History, and it will roll out as an update in a few months.
Here's How Facebook Tracks You When You're Not On Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg seemed uncomfortable answering questions about how Facebook tracks you when you're not on Facebook. We went to Facebook's website to find out exactly what's happening.
Facebook Has A Two-Tiered Privacy System That Favors Its Leaders
Why is a privacy feature used by Facebook's CEO not available to normal users?
Want To See What Facebook Has On You? This Is How You Do It.
It's surprisingly easy.
Facebook Must Decide Whether It Will Refurbish Its Facade Or Rebuild Its Service
Facebook chief product officer Chris Cox told BuzzFeed News, “We’re going through our tools and approach with a fine-toothed comb.”
Here’s How To Know If Your Employer Can Download Your Slack DMs
Slack recently made it easier for its paying customers to access data in private channels and direct messages. Here’s how to see if your employer has the option to read your private messages.
If You're Not Ready To Delete Facebook, Here's How To Limit The Data You Give It
How to take control of your personal information, if deleting Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram isn’t realistic.
3 Simple Ways We Give Up A Ton Of Very Personal Information To Facebook And Random Apps
Step 1: Sign up for Facebook.
You Should Really Look At Your Facebook Third-Party App Settings Right Now
You may be unwittingly handing over lots of personal information to outside companies through Facebook. Here’s how to see what you’re giving up and how to change your settings.
The Privacy Fight Is Dead In DC, And Not Even The Nunes Memo Is Likely To Revive It
Despite Republican concerns that the FBI misused the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to gain a warrant to monitor Carter Page, Congress renewed the act less than a month ago.
The Legal Consequences Of Sending Disappearing Messages At Work
A judge’s ruling on Uber employees’ use of ephemeral messaging apps like Wickr and Signal could impact other companies that use communication tools that auto-delete.
Twitter Says No, Hundreds Of Twitter Employees Are Not Reading Your DMs
"We do not proactively review DMs. Period."
The Guy Who Helped Create India’s Controversial National ID Program Leaked His Own Data, And It’s Still Online
Nandan Nilekani, the entrepreneur who helped create Aadhaar, India’s controversial biometric identity program, tweeted his confidential Aadhaar ID three years ago.
Facebook Just Clarified That It Is Not Collecting Data From India's Controversial National ID Database
"People were not required to enter the name on their Aadhaar card, and there is no integration or authentication with Aadhaar," wrote Facebook in a blog post.
35 Times Privacy Was A Lie In 2017
The hacks, data breaches, uncanny smart devices, panoptical social media, and government surveillance that happened in a single year. Yay!!
Amazon Is Asking Indians To Hand Over Their Aadhaar, India’s Controversial Biometric ID, To Track Lost Packages
The move has baffled Amazon’s Indian customers, who are already grappling with being forced to link their Aadhaar numbers to open bank accounts, get life insurance, and much more.
A Year After Pledging Openness, Apple Still Falls Behind On AI
A year ago, Apple pledged it would engage more with the academic research community. But today, AI experts say it’s still not enough.
Apple Will Reportedly Help India's Telecom Regulator Build An Anti-Spam App
The Do Not Disturb app has been available on Android for months, but Apple had been pushing back over privacy concerns, according to a report by Reuters.
Most Australians Aren't Concerned About The Government's Facial Recognition System
“Not a problem if you’re not doing anything wrong.”
The Faces Of All Australian Drivers Will Now Be Part Of A National Facial Recognition System
"I think most Australians would be quite surprised that this isn't happening already," justice minister Michael Keenan said.
Google's New Camera "Clips" Uses AI To Automatically Get Great Shots
Designed for parents and pet owners, it's meant to help you capture candid moments.
The Australian Government Wants Every Driver's Licence Photo For Its Facial Recognition Database
Every step you take, they'll be watching you.
People Are Worried About DHS Plans To Gather Social Media Info
"There's a growing trend at the Department of Homeland Security to be snooping on the social media of immigrants."
A New Court Ruling Could Limit Your Employer Spying On You
But assume it still is anyway.
Uber Is Killing A Feature That Let It Track Users Even After Their Rides Ended
The company's security chief said putting the feature in the app in the first place was "a mistake."
Windowed Envelopes Accidentally Revealed That Patients Had HIV
About 12,000 Aetna members received letters about filling their HIV medications — information that was visible through at least some of the envelopes’ windows. “Young adults who have had their parents learn their HIV status this way, it’s been absolutely devastating to them,” the Legal Action Center told BuzzFeed News.