Tag: Privacy

Advocacy groups Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and Accountable Tech have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The study challenges the notion that ambient light sensors are innocuous, emphasizing their widespread deployment in portable devices.

Microsoft has announced a phased roll-out plan, allowing its European Union cloud customers to process and store all personal data within the region.

The U.S. FTC has prohibited data broker Outlogic from sharing or selling sensitive location data, marking the first-ever ban on the use and sale of such data.

FTC proposes robust changes to COPPA Rule, aiming for stricter regulations on the use and disclosure of children’s personal information.

British Conservative lawmakers are pushing ahead with legislation modifying the U.K. codification of European privacy law despite objections from privacy advocates and concerns about the legislation's impact on European trade.

This caution specifically revolves around the need for websites to grant users an uncomplicated option to decline all advertising cookies.

The ICO has levied a fine against Loretta Alborghetti, a former NHS secretary, for accessing more than 150 patient records without consent or legitimate reasons

Morgan Stanley has agreed to a $6.5 million settlement following accusations of insecurely disposing of hardware containing unencrypted personal information.

The Tor Project has recently removed a number of network relays due to their involvement in a cryptocurrency scheme, posing a threat to users.