UK Police Deploy Controversial Facial Recognition App for Street-Level Identification
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.
EU Commission's Ad Campaign on X Violates Its Own Privacy Rules
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.
Privacy Concerns Arise as Singapore's ACRA Prematurely Unmasks National ID Numbers
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.
Windows Privacy Alert: Microsoft Recall Feature Found Storing Sensitive Personal Data
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.
Major Data Breach Exposes 765,000 Users of Senior Dating Platform
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.
Google Maps Taps UK Dashcam Network to Update Real-Time Road Data
Google has quietly partnered with UK organizations to gather targeted dashcam footage for verifying and updating road conditions in Maps. The privacy-conscious program combines AI analysis with human review while automatically blurring sensitive details.
55 Organizations Unite to Defend Encryption Rights Against EU Surveillance Proposals
A powerful coalition of organizations warns EU Ministers about proposed policies that could compromise digital privacy and enable mass surveillance. Privacy advocates and tech companies emphasize that strong encryption is non-negotiable, with some threatening to leave the EU if forced to weaken security standards.
Photobucket Faces Privacy Backlash Over AI Data Sales Controversy
Photobucket hit with major class action lawsuit for planning to sell users' photos and biometric data to AI companies without proper consent. The case could affect up to 100 million users and billions of photos, with potential damages of $5,000 per violation.
Privacy Advocacy Group Under Scrutiny: Questions Surround PUFP Leadership and Mission
Growing controversy emerges around People United for Privacy (PUFP) CEO Heather Lauer as critics highlight discrepancies between the organization's stated privacy protection mission and its alleged practices. The situation raises concerns about transparency and accountability in constitutional rights advocacy.
Apple Faces Legal Battle Over Child Abuse Content Storage on iCloud
A lawsuit against Apple alleges the company knowingly allowed child abuse material on iCloud, highlighting tensions between privacy and child protection. The case, which could include over 2,600 victims, stems from Apple's abandoned CSAM detection initiative and may reshape tech industry safety protocols.