Google Eases Device Fingerprinting Restrictions in Quiet Policy Update
Google has quietly reversed its stance on digital fingerprinting, now permitting advertisers to track users through device identifiers. This significant policy shift enables enhanced user tracking capabilities while raising fresh privacy concerns, highlighting the ongoing tension between advertising practices and user privacy.
Apple Reinforces Privacy-First Approach with Siri's Advanced Data Protection Features
Apple details its comprehensive privacy measures for Siri, highlighting on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute technology. The company maintains its commitment to user privacy while advancing AI capabilities, refusing to use Siri data for marketing or third-party purposes.
Apple Denies Selling Siri Data Amid $95M Privacy Settlement
Apple firmly maintains its commitment to user privacy, stating Siri data has never been sold or used for marketing despite a recent lawsuit settlement. The company implemented enhanced privacy measures in 2019 and affected users may receive compensation up to $20 per device.
Apple Faces Backlash Over Silent AI Photo Analysis Feature Rollout
Apple's automatic enrollment of users into Enhanced Visual Search feature sparks privacy concerns as photos are analyzed without explicit consent. The controversial move contradicts Apple's privacy-focused marketing stance, while data retention issues persist even after opting out.
Apple to Pay $95M Settlement Over Siri Privacy Lawsuit
Apple agrees to a $95 million settlement addressing allegations that Siri recorded private conversations without user consent between 2014-2019. Eligible U.S. consumers could receive up to $20 per Siri-equipped device while Apple maintains denial of any wrongdoing.
Apple Agrees to $95M Settlement Over Siri Privacy Violations
Apple will pay $95 million to settle claims that Siri recorded users' private conversations without consent and shared data with advertisers. The settlement covers millions of device owners from 2014-2024, offering up to $20 per qualifying device.
Massive VW Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicles
A critical security lapse by Volkswagen's Cariad subsidiary left sensitive location data of 800,000 EVs exposed on an unsecured cloud server for months. The breach enabled detailed tracking of vehicle owners' movements across multiple European countries, including German politicians.
Google's Data Purge: Inactive Accounts Face Deletion in Major Privacy Overhaul
Google announces comprehensive data cleanup initiative targeting inactive accounts across Gmail, Photos, and Maps services. Users must demonstrate regular activity to prevent account deletion, as the tech giant implements stricter privacy measures and local storage solutions.
Child Safety Concerns Mount as Apple's App Store Found Hosting Age-Inappropriate Content
Investigation reveals hundreds of apps on Apple's App Store inappropriately rated as child-safe, including AI dating simulators and drug-dealing games. The findings highlight serious content moderation issues and call for independent oversight of age ratings.
Google's Controversial Device Tracking Expansion Set to Launch in February
Google announces significant changes to its digital tracking policies, extending fingerprinting capabilities beyond Chrome to smart TVs and gaming consoles starting February 16th. Privacy advocates and regulators express concerns as the tech giant moves to implement unprecedented cross-device tracking methods.