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Google Grabbing More Health Data This week in the Privacy news, we look at the new Twitter policy on private photos, a nano-scale camera, and new sounds that Alexa can detect. Also, Google increases the scope of health data they can collect. We also have some security news. Nextcloud vs Microsoft This week in Business […]

Selfie Identification, Please This week in Privacy News, Amazon has new Alexa powered smart switches, Apple patents a screen blurring tech with a weird caveat, and under screen selfie cameras are coming along, but at what cost? Also, Instagram is starting to push selfie verification requirements. We also look at some security news. More Windows […]

Involuntary Participation in the Metaverse This week in the Privacy News, Apple releases a tool to detect their stalker-friendly Airtags, Israel is using Facial ID for Palestinians, and your car might breathalyze you every time you try to start it. Also, the metaverse for businesses might force you into using Facebook. We also look at […]

iPhone to Track Driving Habits This week in Privacy News, Facebook is shutting down the facial recognition service, but they were trying to target six year olds. Also, Clearview AI ordered to delete data and Windows is trying to force install new zombie software. Also, Apple is rolling out a plan to track your driving […]

Welcome to the Privacy Metaverse This week in the Privacy News, Tesla vehicles can livestream their surroundings, Wyze cameras are now promoted for home security, and Facebook has released their rebranding. We also look at Firefox blocking malicious addons and the amount of new computer code that is written by Algorithms. Microsoft Attempts Embrace, Extend, […]

Normalized Facial Recognition This week in Privacy News, PS5 betas a program that stores your screenshots in their cloud, The Verge is trying to push Google to create a smart watch, CFPB wants information on Big Tech payment gateways, and UK schools are pushing facial recognition for paying for lunch. We also have several security […]

Medically Approved Smart Watch This week in the Privacy news, we look at 1Password sharing passwords by email, students were secretly spied on by schools, and some think sharing health data should be opt out. Also, we see the first medically approved smart watch in the USA, and see some security news and breaches and […]

EU To Ban Mass Surveillance This week in Privacy News, Firefox is now sharing your data with partners, Google abandons bank accounts, and Amazon is working on a smart refrigerator to restock your house automatically. Also, the EU plans to ban mass surveillance in public places. We finish up some several security news items and […]

Nothing Justifies This… This week in Privacy News, Facebook delays the Children’s Instagram app, China bans children under 16 from live streaming, and Apple Airtags can be easily compromised. Also, Amazon has more spy cameras for your house, and Ikea does something beyond justification. We also look at some security news and breaches. Oakland PD […]

Apple Reports Your Mental State This week in Privacy News, Google will remove permissions from unused apps, Facebook still pushes troll farms on people, and Chrome implements idle detection API. Also, Apple is researching ways to discern your emotional state using their phone and watch sensors. We also look at some security news. Tim Cook […]