What Are VPN Apps & Why You Need Them
The internet is an essential part of our lives, but being constantly connected makes retaining your privacy a challenge. Ever seen an ad encouraging you to download a VPN app…
General Privacy News
Chrome vs Safari Security Showdown: Which One Keeps You Safe in 2024?
Let’s be honest, it doesn’t matter which browser you choose, pretty much all of them collect your data and leave your online security at risk in one way or another.…
The Latest Instalment in the Privacy Battle between Max Schrems and Meta Just Dropped
Last month we wrote about the latest development in a long-running saga to make Meta abide by the EU’s GDPR privacy law. It’s a vital battle for two reasons: first,…
LAPD Plans to Build a Real-Time Crime Center
We've previously warned that the rise of internet-connected doorbell cameras could give local police forces a powerful new surveillance tool. A follow-up article looked at the increasing number of partnerships…
4 Reasons You Need a VPN for University
Using your university Wi-Fi network can be as perilous as navigating your freshman year. As if balancing your newfound freedom with your academic targets wasn’t challenging enough, you now have…
US FTC Order Sets Minimum Privacy Requirements for Biometric Surveillance in Commercial Settings
Over the last couple of years, it has become increasingly common for customers to be watched, tracked, and analyzed in stores. A key element of this surveillance is AI-based facial…
Privacy Activists File Complaints against the European Commission and X over Chat Control Ad Campaign
One of the big battles underway in the world of privacy at the moment involves attempts by governments around the globe to undermine encryption. The principal justification for doing so…
Body Cameras Impact Privacy – And It’s Only Getting Worse
Constant surveillance from CCTV cameras, which often use AI software to identify people, is common across the world. While problematic, mounted cameras are at fixed locations, which you can avoid…
What’s in the New EU Artificial Intelligence Act, and What Will It Mean for Global Privacy?
The EU has reached a political agreement on its groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Act, which was first proposed back in 2021. All the main elements have been agreed, but some of…
ChatGPT Is One Year Old: Here’s AI’s Next Attack on Privacy, and What to Do About It
Although it’s hard to believe, it's only a year since ChatGPT appeared and ignited the current frenzy over AI and large language models. As an article in the New York…