NordVPN 8.6 review: Protect your data on public Wi-Fi

When you connect to public Wi-Fi, malicious hackers can lurk in wait to steal your private data. NordVPN can protect you from much of this, while maintaining your privacy at the same time.

Catherine Cargill 3 years ago 3

Apple: No apps circumvented user privacy controls

Apple fixed a potential privacy vulnerability with iOS 16.3 and other updates, but its investigation into an allegation concluded that no apps took advantage of the flaw.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Fourth class-action lawsuit filed against Apple for alleged privacy violations

A fundamental misunderstanding of App Tracking Transparency tools has led to multiple lawsuits against Apple in recent weeks, with the fourth filed in Northern California being the most recent.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 3

Advertisers call out Apple's 'hypocrisy' over ad tracking

The Interactive Advertising Bureau has used its annual conference to accuse Apple of "cynicism and hypocrisy" over how it treats advertisers compared to its own ad business.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 9

Tests confirm macOS Finder isn't scanning for CSAM images

Apple isn't checking images viewed within the macOS Finder for CSAM content, an investigation into macOS Ventura has determined, with analysis indicating that Visual Lookup isn't being used by Apple for that particular purpose.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 20

Apple hit with third class-action lawsuit over data collection practices

Apple is facing a third class-action lawsuit over claims that the company collects user data even with App Tracking Transparency turned off.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 9

President Biden wants more bipartisan efforts against Big Tech

In an op-ed, President Joe Biden shared three principles for privacy reform and urged Republicans and Democrats to join forces to rein in Big Tech.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Apple sued again over App Store data collection allegations

Apple has become the target of another class action lawsuit over privacy, one claiming the iPhone maker has conducted "systemic violations" of wiretapping, privacy, and consumer fraud laws.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 9

Apple plans to appeal $8.5 million French fine over data privacy

France has issued a roughly $8.5 million fine over personalized advertising in the App Store in iOS 14, saying the company tracked users without their consent.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 3

Tim Cook talked App Store laws & user privacy with Japan's PM

On his Pacific rim tour, Apple CEO Tim Cook asked the Japanese Prime Minister to think about user protections if the country decides to legislate the distribution of smartphone apps.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 6

Apple should be fined $6.4 million over iOS 14 privacy, says French advisor

An advisor to the French privacy authority says Apple should be fined six million euros, arguing that iOS 14 didn't meet EU privacy requirements.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 12

Apple's App Store analytics may be able to identify users

Apple is allegedly able to identify a user in analytics it collects, according to security researchers, via a unique identifier that can be associated with a user's iCloud account.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 29

Qatar World Cup apps are privacy nightmares, says EU

Soccer fans visiting Qatar for the World Cup shouldn't download or install the event's official apps to their iPhone or other devices, EU data protection chiefs claim, due to the immense privacy risk they pose to those who use them.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 14

Google location tracking results in largest privacy settlement ever

Oregon's Attorney General has announced the most significant consumer privacy settlement in US history over location tracking practices, due to Google's prior practices.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 6

Fitbit owners will need to use a Google account by 2025

Google will start requiring owners of Fitbit wearable devices to migrate over from a Fitbit account to a Google account, with the switch potentially becoming mandatory by early 2025.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 14

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