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Norway Calls for Permanent Ban on Meta User Data Collection Background A ban on mass Meta user data collection for advertising is set to expire next month in Norway, but privacy watchdogs are advocating for it to be made permanent and extended across Europe. The Norwegian Data Protection Board (EDPB) has accused Meta of violating…
Government Surveillance Tool Should Face New Limits, Divided Privacy Oversight Board Recommends A sharply divided privacy oversight board is recommending that the FBI and other U.S. government agencies be required to obtain court approval before reviewing the communications of American citizens collected through a secretive foreign surveillance program. The recommendation comes from a three-member Democratic…
Russian Zero-Day Acquisition Firm Offers $20 Million for Android, iOS Exploits The Rise of Operation Zero Russian zero-day acquisition firm Operation Zero made headlines this week with its announcement that it is now offering up to $20 million for full exploit chains targeting Android and iOS devices. Launched in 2021, Operation Zero describes itself as…
Privacy Watchdog Recommends Court Approval for FBI Searches of Spy Data Introduction The majority of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a presidentially appointed privacy watchdog, has recommended in a report that Congress overhaul a controversial surveillance law to require court approval for searches of data belonging to U.S. persons. This recommendation has…
Privacy Watchdog Recommends Court Approval for FBI Searches of Spy Data Background In a recent report issued by the majority of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a presidentially appointed privacy watchdog, a recommendation was made for Congress to overhaul the controversial surveillance law known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance…
Mac Security Survey 2023: Examining Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies of Mac Users The Importance of Internet Security In today’s digital age, where our lives are increasingly intertwined with technology, internet security has become a paramount concern. With cyber threats on the rise, no platform or device is immune, including the traditionally more secure…
**Privacy Choices for Smart Meters May Have Consequences for Decades** *By | September 25, 2023* Smart meters have become a ubiquitous presence in households across the Netherlands, providing real-time information about energy consumption. However, despite their prevalence, questions and challenges surrounding the security and privacy aspects of smart meters still persist. In his recently defended…
How the Cult of the Dead Cow plans to save the internet The State of the Modern Internet The internet as we know it today has become a privacy nightmare, with platforms like Facebook, Google, and Twitter dominating the online experience. These platforms rely on targeted advertising, where privacy often takes a backseat to delivering…
New Terms of Service for Researchers Accessing TikTok‘s API Raise Concerns Introduction Researchers studying the data security and social impact of TikTok are facing obstacles due to the platform’s new terms of service for accessing its API. The implications of these restrictions are significant, as they hinder investigations into topics like the spread of misinformation…
FTC Nominees Call for Federal Data Privacy Law Overview During a Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing, three nominees to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) emphasized the need for Congress to pass a federal privacy bill. All three nominees, including two Republicans and one re-nominated Democrat, expressed their belief that privacy regulation should be determined by…