Algorithms pushing content compound the risk from data collection, and other privacy & security news
Privacy
It’s not just about the user data, but also about the content pushed by the algorithms
Where privacy exposures start to have serious life impacts:
Law enforcement may fully unleash its data collection tools on abortion
Mental Health Apps Like BetterHelp Are a Privacy Nightmare, Mozilla Says
More reports of tracking
CDC Tracked Millions of Phones to See If Americans Followed COVID Lockdown Orders
You agreed to what? Tax sites want your data for more than filing.
For a more comprehensive review, take a look at Mozilla’s report *privacy not included
Actions to take to reduce the data leakage
How to remove your personal information from Google search results
Apple Mail Now Blocks Email Tracking. Here’s What It Means for You
'Milestone' Settlement Will Severely Limit Clearview AI's Ability to Profit Off Your Face
But this will not stop government use.
Security
So it’s a good idea to find other authentication methods: Apple, Google and Microsoft team up on passwordless logins
Decade-old bugs discovered in Avast, AVG antivirus software
Regulation
As often, a lot of the action is in Europe:
EU claims Apple Pay restrictions and closed iOS ecosystem harm competition
EU’s new rules for Big Tech will come into force in Spring 2023, says Vestager
UK regulator will have the power to impose steep fines on Big Tech
UK’s Big Tech regulator ‘to boost switching, cut killer acquisitions’
There’s progress in the US, though, too: Stung by 3 court losses, ISPs stop fighting California net neutrality law
As data privacy laws expand, businesses must employ protection methods