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    Trump and Musk's Controversial Plan to Create Massive Federal Data Repository

    April 10, 2025 • 1 min read

    Former President Trump and Elon Musk are pushing to merge sensitive personal data from multiple federal agencies into a centralized database, raising major privacy concerns. The initiative aims to consolidate everything from financial records to medical data, despite legal challenges and warnings from security experts.

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    The Dark Side of Digital Consent: How AI is Breaking Privacy Agreements

    April 10, 2025 • 1 min read

    Traditional privacy consent models are failing to protect users in the age of AI, creating an illusion of control while exposing them to unforeseen consequences. Experts warn that clicking 'I Agree' carries far more implications than most users realize, as AI systems create endless relationships with our data.

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    Microsoft's Copilot Vision Expansion Raises Enterprise Security Red Flags

    April 10, 2025 • 1 min read

    Microsoft's Copilot Vision feature is expanding beyond Edge to analyze content across all Windows applications, triggering major security concerns for organizations. The system-wide screen sharing capabilities with AI raise critical questions about data privacy, retention policies, and potential exposure of sensitive corporate information.

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    WhatsApp Tests New Feature to Block Chat Exports and Media Saving

    April 08, 2025 • 1 min read

    WhatsApp is developing an advanced privacy setting that prevents other users from exporting chat histories and automatically saving media files. The feature, currently in beta testing, aims to give users more control over their conversations while still allowing individual message forwarding and screenshots.

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    IRS Data API Hackathon Raises Major Privacy and Security Red Flags

    April 08, 2025 • 1 min read

    DOGE's ambitious 30-day plan to create a centralized API for IRS data access has sparked serious concerns among agency staff and privacy experts. The initiative, led by Elon Musk and involving Palantir, aims to consolidate sensitive taxpayer information despite warnings about security risks.

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    Switzerland's Privacy Haven Status Threatened by New Surveillance Rules

    April 06, 2025 • 1 min read

    Switzerland's proposed digital surveillance ordinance faces fierce opposition from privacy tech firms who warn it could compromise the nation's privacy-friendly reputation. The controversial changes would require extensive monitoring capabilities and user data collection from service providers, affecting both major companies and smaller startups.

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    Critical Verizon Call Filter Vulnerability Exposed Millions of Customer Call Records

    April 05, 2025 • 1 min read

    A severe security flaw in Verizon's Call Filter app allowed unauthorized access to detailed call logs of millions of customers through a back-end server vulnerability. The incident, discovered by researcher Evan Connelly, highlights privacy risks in pre-installed telecommunications apps despite being patched by March 25.

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    EU's New Security Strategy Sparks Privacy Concerns Over Encryption Backdoors

    April 04, 2025 • 1 min read

    European Commission's ProtectEU security strategy proposes controversial backdoors in encrypted platforms, aiming to modernize security while raising privacy concerns. The plan includes intelligence sharing reforms and expanded Europol powers, but experts warn about potential vulnerabilities in digital security.

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    Google Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Covert Data Collection Despite Disabled Tracking

    March 31, 2025 • 1 min read

    A federal judge in San Francisco has allowed a lawsuit against Google to proceed, rejecting the tech giant's motion to dismiss claims of unauthorized data collection from users who disabled tracking. The case highlights concerns over Google's privacy controls and data practices, with a jury trial scheduled for 2025.

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    Dating App Security Breach Exposes 1.5 Million Private User Photos

    March 30, 2025 • 1 min read

    Multiple dating apps developed by M.A.D Mobile suffered a major security vulnerability that left 1.5 million private user photos exposed online without protection. The breach affected several platforms including BDSM People and LGBT dating services, putting users at risk particularly in regions hostile to LGBT communities.

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