The Digital Therapist Guide: The Hidden Privacy Dangers of Mental Health Apps
About 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health condition, yet only 60% have access to the treatments and care they need. To meet this growing demand, a wave…
Cybersecurity
Google Built a Surveillance System Into Its Chrome Browser to “Improve Privacy”
Google has announced that its Privacy Sandbox for the Web is now generally available to anyone using Chrome browser. It’s the latest iteration of Google’s efforts to improve online privacy…
UK Government Halts Plans to Break End-to-End Encryption, but Privacy Risks Remain
A new law is about to be passed in the UK that will have a serious negative knock-on effect around the world. It’s part of a wider move by governments…
Juice Jacking: Understanding the Threat and Effective Prevention Measures
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your phone's battery is almost dead, and you rush to the nearest public charging station for a quick power boost? It…
What Zoom’s AI Blunder Can Teach Us About Future Threats to Privacy
It’s no surprise that AI is starting to seep into every kind of digital service, even if the frenzy over generative AI seems to be dying down somewhat. But over on…
The Best & Worst States in America for Online Privacy (2024 Update)
There are no all-encompassing online privacy laws in the US, so each state has its own rules. While some have comprehensive protections in place, others allow sites to collect your…
How to Improve Your Smart Home Security: Expert Tips for Safeguarding Your Connected Devices
As the world becomes increasingly connected, smart homes are becoming more prevalent, providing us with convenience, comfort, and automation. However, with the benefits of this advanced technology comes the need…
Chatbot Privacy Is Possible with Open Source Models, but Big Tech Might Not Like It
Back in February, PIA blog was one of the first to point out that chatbots might indeed be an exciting breakthrough for artificial intelligence (AI), but that they also represent…
How a New UN Cybercrime Treaty Could Lead to the Repression of Civil Liberties
Spyware is arguably one of the most insidious threats to privacy today. While other forms of privacy invasion – CCTV surveillance or even browser cookies – are more or less…
Data Protection Authorities Around the World Investigate ChatGPT Over Privacy Concerns
At the beginning of February, when the excitement over generative AI systems like ChatGPT was starting to build, I warned on the PIA blog “it seems certain that much of…