Privacy by Design
In an era where personal information fuels a multi-billion-dollar industry, the shadowy operations of data brokers—entities that collect, aggregate, and sell consumer data—have come under intense scrutiny in California, revealing a troubling reality. A recent investigation by The Markup and CalMatters has exposed that despite robust legal
Imagine a government entity, tasked with slashing bureaucracy, being handed the keys to a vault of personal information—Social Security numbers, citizenship details, and more, following a landmark decision by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on August 12 of this year. This ruling, which allows the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a
Imagine a scenario where nearly 40% of a nation’s population wakes up to the chilling realization that their personal data—home addresses, passport details, and phone numbers—has been exposed to malicious actors. This is the reality Australians faced following a catastrophic cyberattack on Optus, a leading telecommunications provider, in 2022.
In an age where digital privacy is constantly under siege, with data breaches and invasive tracking becoming all too common, the release of MajorPrivacy 0.98.3 Beta on August 5 marks a significant step forward for Windows users seeking robust protection. This latest version of software originating from the PrivateWin10 project is tailored for
In an era where digital memories and essential documents are increasingly stored online, a pressing concern arises for millions of users worldwide: what becomes of your data if a cloud storage subscription payment is missed? Platforms like Google One, Apple iCloud, and Microsoft OneDrive have woven themselves into daily life, offering convenient
In a world where billions of children log into social media platforms daily, a chilling question looms: are these digital spaces truly safe? A staggering report from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner reveals a dark underbelly of the internet, where major tech giants like YouTube and Apple appear to fall short in protecting kids from online sexual