Tag: mobile

Federal Trade Commission Warns Data Brokers about the Uncontrolled Sale of Raw Location Data

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about an important order from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It set minimum privacy requirements for biometric surveillance in commercial settings, and marked an interesting move by the FTC to extend its activities in this area. As if to confirm that this was not just a one-off, … Continue reading “Federal Trade Commission Warns Data Brokers about the Uncontrolled Sale of Raw Location Data”

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  • Nov 25, 2018 |
  • Summer Hirst |
  • General Privacy News, Guides,

Why Your Phone’s Data Network is More Secure than Public Wi-Fi

Oh, the sweet lure of a public Wi-Fi. It’s public, it’s free, and it lets you check your social media networks without wasting your mobile data. Don’t you just love the restaurants that offer free Wi-Fi? But before you connect to a free Wi-Fi, you should know about the dangers that come with public hotspots. … Continue reading “Why Your Phone’s Data Network is More Secure than Public Wi-Fi”

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  • Dec 4, 2017 |
  • Glyn Moody |
  • General Privacy News, Social Media,

You thought targeted Facebook ads were bad for privacy? Wait until you see cross-screen addressable ads…

Last month we wrote about Cambridge Analytica, and how its micro-targeting may have had a significant influence on the US election and Brexit. A new article in Fast Company reveals that the firm is extending its services to the world of TV: “Since last year’s presidential campaigns, the company has sought to expand further into … Continue reading “You thought targeted Facebook ads were bad for privacy? Wait until you see cross-screen addressable ads…”

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