Freedom, security and privacy are interrelated. The relationship between these three concepts is more obvious in some cases than others, though. For instance, most people … Why Freedom is Essential to Security and PrivacyRead more
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Facebook reveals data-sharing partnerships
Facebook revealed to Congress late Friday that it shared user data with 52 hardware and software-making companies, including some Chinese firms. The new acknowledgement came … Facebook reveals data-sharing partnershipsRead more
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Gmail messages ‘read by human third parties’
Google has confirmed that private emails sent and received by Gmail users can sometimes be read by third-party app developers, not just machines. People who … Gmail messages ‘read by human third parties’Read more
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Truecaller throws privacy for a toss
The Truecaller app which helps people identify calls from unknown numbers, is not safe as it captures metadata of incoming and outgoing calls and messages. … Truecaller throws privacy for a tossRead more
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Amazon Echo Sent Out Recording of Couple’s Conversation
A woman in Portland, Ore., told KIRO7, a television news station in Washington, that her Amazon Echo device had recorded a conversation then shared it … Amazon Echo Sent Out Recording of Couple’s ConversationRead more
Posted inIndia / News / Privacy
Save Our Privacy
the Srikrishna Committee is likely to exclude Aadhaar from the purview of its proposed data protection law, #SaveOurPrivacy a public initiative to put forth a … Save Our PrivacyRead more
Posted inChina / Politics / Privacy / ToMl
How Do You Control 1.4 Billion People?
A few months ago, you accidentally defaulted on a phone bill. The mistake affects your credit score: It’s hard to get a loan. You can … How Do You Control 1.4 Billion People?Read more
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How the Rohingya got caught in the UN’s risky biometric database
In the early hours of August 30, 2017, Myanmar government forces surrounded the village of Tula Toli. The village was home to a small community … How the Rohingya got caught in the UN’s risky biometric databaseRead more
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Indian State Police Make Blockchain-Based Security Mandatory For Hotel Owners
Indian police of the state of Andhra Pradesh have made blockchain-based security solution mandatory for all the hotel owners in the region. The security solution … Indian State Police Make Blockchain-Based Security Mandatory For Hotel OwnersRead more
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France orders WhatsApp to stop sharing user data with Facebook without consent
WhatsApp has been ordered to stop sharing user data with parent company Facebook or face sanctions. The French data protection agency, Commission Nationale de l’Informatique … France orders WhatsApp to stop sharing user data with Facebook without consentRead more