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    OpenAI Faces €15M Fine in Italy Over ChatGPT Privacy Violations

    December 21, 2024 • 1 min read

    Italy's data protection authority has imposed a substantial fine on OpenAI for privacy breaches related to ChatGPT, including improper data processing and inadequate user protection. The company must also launch a nationwide campaign to educate the public about its data collection practices.

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    The Illusion of AI Opt-Out: Why Escaping Artificial Intelligence Is Nearly Impossible

    December 18, 2024 • 1 min read

    As AI becomes deeply embedded in digital services, users face increasing difficulty in avoiding its presence, despite growing public skepticism. From Google Search to social media platforms, companies are rapidly implementing AI features with limited opt-out options, leaving consumers with complex privacy challenges.

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    Privacy Concerns Mount as Facial Recognition Replaces Traditional Sports Tickets

    December 18, 2024 • 1 min read

    Major sports venues across America are rapidly adopting facial recognition technology for ticket verification, with over 40 stadiums expected to implement these systems. The controversial shift raises serious privacy concerns about data security and surveillance, as venues push convenience at the potential cost of personal privacy.

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    Telecom Giants Under Fire for Selective Data Breach Notifications in Salt Typhoon Attack

    December 16, 2024 • 1 min read

    A massive Chinese hack compromised over a million U.S. telecom customers' data, yet AT&T and Verizon only notified select 'high-value' targets. The controversial approach has sparked criticism from privacy advocates who demand full transparency about exposed personal information.

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    Teen Fights Back Against AI-Generated Nude Images, Sparking National Debate on Digital Safety

    December 15, 2024 • 2 min read

    After discovering her photo was manipulated into fake nude images using AI, 14-year-old Francesca Mani is leading efforts to protect minors from digital exploitation. Her advocacy has already influenced school policies and could help shape federal legislation addressing AI-generated content targeting minors.

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    UK Police Deploy Controversial Facial Recognition App for Street-Level Identification

    December 15, 2024 • 1 min read

    Welsh police forces pioneer smartphone-based facial recognition technology allowing officers to instantly identify individuals against custody databases. While police tout benefits for investigations and victim identification, civil rights groups warn of privacy violations and surveillance overreach.

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    EU Commission's Ad Campaign on X Violates Its Own Privacy Rules

    December 14, 2024 • 1 min read

    The European Commission faces embarrassment as its targeted advertising campaign on X platform violated EU data protection regulations by processing sensitive political data without consent. The European Data Protection Supervisor issued a reprimand for unlawfully micro-targeting Dutch users based on political views.

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    Privacy Concerns Arise as Singapore's ACRA Prematurely Unmasks National ID Numbers

    December 14, 2024 • 1 min read

    Singapore's corporate regulator ACRA faces backlash after unexpectedly revealing citizens' NRIC numbers on its new business portal. The government acknowledges coordination lapses and promises policy revisions while balancing transparency needs with privacy protection.

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    Windows Privacy Alert: Microsoft Recall Feature Found Storing Sensitive Personal Data

    December 13, 2024 • 1 min read

    Microsoft's new Windows Recall feature has been discovered capturing and storing screenshots containing sensitive information like credit card and Social Security numbers, despite built-in privacy filters. Security experts recommend immediate disabling of the feature while Microsoft claims improvements are in development.

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    Major Data Breach Exposes 765,000 Users of Senior Dating Platform

    December 13, 2024 • 1 min read

    A significant security incident at Senior Dating platform compromised sensitive information of over 765,000 users aged 40+, including photos, locations and personal preferences. The breach, stemming from a Firebase vulnerability, has raised concerns about data protection practices for platforms serving older adults.

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