Privacy
Cyber Attack news for the day
On October 31st, 2018 the third phase of the public hearing has started on the Cyber Attack related to SingHealth. And to surprise us all, some interesting facts came into light. This includes the reality that the senior manager and some senior staff members of the healthcare provider showed reluctance in disclosing the cyber incident […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook wants tough data privacy laws in the US like Europe
Apple CEO Tim Cook shared his insights at the International Conference on Data Privacy recently and advocated for tough data privacy laws in the US like in Europe. Cook appreciated the European Union(EU) for bringing in a strict regime of data privacy laws from May this year and opinioned that the Trump administration should start […]
Apple offers a website to curb data privacy concerns among its users
Apple Inc. which has always adhered in respecting the privacy of its users has now launched a website which allows its users to track down the data collected by the iPhone maker so far. On Wednesday, the iPhone giant launched a website with the URL “privacy dot Apple dot com” which allows its users to […]
New Internet startup to offer more Data Privacy controls
Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of World Wide Web is all set to unveil a ‘New Internet’ which promises to give users full control on the data they share with other internet services providers like Facebook, Google, and Amazon. Inrupt, an app based web search system will allow users to regulate what personal info they would […]
Is Google Chrome capturing political opinions
To all those who are using Google services like Youtube, Gmail, Maps, via Chrome browser here’s a quick update about the latest update which the internet search giant did not advertise to its user in any way till date. According to ZDNet, the latest Chrome 69 OS version of Google is triggering immense privacy concerns […]
Tech companies against ‘Coalition Bill’ which expose customers to Government Spies
A private body named ‘The Digital Industry Group’ representing tech companies Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Twitter has expressed its concern over a ‘Coalition bill’ which forces the companies to assist law enforcement agencies like ASIO(Australian Security Intelligence Organization) in decrypting private communications. In simple terms, the tech companies are against a government-drafted bill brought into […]
BlackBerry KEY 2 with enhanced Mobile Security and Privacy
BlackBerry Key 2 which is about to release next month is touted to be the world’s most secure Android Smartphone. On partnering with TCL communications, Blackberry is all set to launch ‘KEY 2’ a sequel to last years ‘Key 1’ which comes with enhanced security and privacy features right from the start. BlackBerry KEY 2 […]
New Microsoft terms cause privacy fears to Users
The all new terms of service of Microsoft, effective from May 1st, 2018 are causing privacy concerns amongst its users as the Redmond giant plans to ban users for using offensive language and say that it has the right to investigate into its users’ content. Microsoft’s service agreement which has been updated early this week […]
Disney gets sued for invading the privacy of kids!
The American populace is suing Disney for invading the privacy of kids by collecting children’s personal info without getting the consent of their respective parents. A class action lawsuit was filed on this note in Northern California for violating privacy laws by tracking the locations and activities of kids who use Disney’s mobile games. A […]
Half of American Adults on FBIs Biometric Database
Here’s a bit of a shock for you: about half of all adult Americans have a photograph stored in the FBI facial recognition database. What’s even more shocking, it is that these photos are being stored without the consent of the individuals. Approximately 80 percent of the photos the FBI has are of non-criminals, and […]
