Privacy

12.05.19

Security

Homeland Security doesn’t want Americans' airport face scans after all

US citizens can opt-out of biometric scans when they enter or exit the country.

By C. Fisher, 12.05.19

12.05.19

Apple explains why the iPhone 11 is always checking your location

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Mobile

Apple explains why the iPhone 11 is always checking your location

It needs to verify that you're in a place where ultra wideband is allowed.

By J. Fingas, 12.05.19

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12.04.19

Mozilla pulls four Firefox add-ons over excessive data collection

12.04.19 in

Internet

Mozilla pulls four Firefox add-ons over excessive data collection

The Avast and AVG extensions obtained extremely detailed web histories.

By J. Fingas, 12.04.19

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12.03.19

Ring gave police a detailed map of area doorbell installations

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Security

Ring gave police a detailed map of area doorbell installations

The feature is no longer available but allowed police to zoom in on specific locations.

By C. Fisher, 12.03.19

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12.02.19

Homeland Security wants airport face scans for US citizens

12.02.19 in

Politics

Homeland Security wants airport face scans for US citizens

You'd have to give up some privacy whether entering or leaving the US.

By J. Fingas, 12.02.19

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12.02.19

Twitter introduces a Privacy Center to keep users informed

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Security

Twitter introduces a Privacy Center to keep users informed

Its new privacy policies go into effect January 1st.

By C. Fisher, 12.02.19

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12.01.19

12.01.19 in

Politics

China now requires face scans to sign up for phone service

It's meant to enforce rules, but it's also another blow to privacy.

By J. Fingas, 12.01.19

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11.30.19

TunnelBear discounts a year of VPN service to $50

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Security

TunnelBear discounts a year of VPN service to $50

It might be an affordable way to keep your connection private.

By J. Fingas, 11.30.19

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11.26.19

Amazon ends creepy program that sent samples based on purchase history

11.26.19 in

Internet

Amazon ends creepy program that sent samples based on purchase history

It was meant to be helpful, but also highlighted Amazon's tracking.

By J. Fingas, 11.26.19

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11.25.19

Google fires employee activist amid protests

11.25.19 in

Business

Google fires employee activist amid protests

Google said she violated data policies, but supporters might not buy it.

By J. Fingas, 11.25.19

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Privacy

Homeland Security doesn’t want Americans' airport face scans after all

Apple explains why the iPhone 11 is always checking your location

Mozilla pulls four Firefox add-ons over excessive data collection

Ring gave police a detailed map of area doorbell installations

Homeland Security wants airport face scans for US citizens

Twitter introduces a Privacy Center to keep users informed

China now requires face scans to sign up for phone service

TunnelBear discounts a year of VPN service to $50

Amazon ends creepy program that sent samples based on purchase history

Google fires employee activist amid protests

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