Google Faces Backlash from Privacy Advocates Over New Tracking Rules Google recently made waves in the tech world with its announcement of a new tracking policy that allows fingerprinting for ad targeting. This move has ignited a heated debate among privacy advocates, regulators, and industry insiders about user control and data protection in the digital […]
South Korea halts new downloads of DeepSeek over privacy concerns
South Korea Halts New Downloads of DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns South Korea recently made a significant move by halting new downloads of the popular mobile application DeepSeek. This decision comes as a response to growing concerns over the app’s data protection practices, particularly regarding user privacy. The South Korean government’s action sheds light on the […]
EU regulators to discuss DeepSeek over data privacy concerns
EU Regulators to Discuss DeepSeek Over Data Privacy Concerns DeepSeek, a prominent player in the realm of AI technology, is currently under the magnifying glass of European regulators due to concerns surrounding its utilization of personal data. The scrutiny comes at a time when data privacy has become a paramount issue globally, with regulators and […]
EU lawmakers to negotiate next data protection supervisor
EU Lawmakers Gear Up to Negotiate the Next Data Protection Supervisor In the ever-changing landscape of data protection and privacy regulations, the role of the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) holds significant importance. With the current EDPS, Wojciech Wiewiórowski, nearing the end of his term in office, EU lawmakers are now in the process of […]
South Korea accuses DeepSeek of excessive data collection
South Korea Accuses DeepSeek of Excessive Data Collection In a recent turn of events, South Korea has raised concerns over the data collection practices of tech giant DeepSeek. The Local Intelligence Service has questioned the AI responses and data handling of DeepSeek’s subsidiary, LLM, sparking a debate on the boundaries of data collection and privacy […]
US Treasury sued for sharing private financial data with Musk’s DOGE
US Treasury Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Sharing Private Financial Data with Musk’s DOGE The US Treasury is under fire as union groups have filed a lawsuit against it, alleging that the department unlawfully provided Elon Musk’s cryptocurrency, DOGE, access to the private financial and personal information of millions of Americans. This shocking revelation has sparked […]
Italian data protection authority launches investigation into DeepSeek AI over privacy concerns
Italian Data Protection Authority Investigates DeepSeek AI Amid Privacy Concerns The Italian Data Protection Authority has recently set its sights on DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence company, citing worries about potential threats to the personal information of millions of Italian citizens. This move comes as part of the Authority’s broader efforts to ensure the protection of […]
Europol highlights encryption concerns at the World Economic Forum
Europol Highlights Encryption Concerns at the World Economic Forum Encryption has long been a topic of debate in the realms of cybersecurity and law enforcement. Recently, Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, brought this discussion to the forefront at the World Economic Forum. The agency highlighted its concerns regarding the challenges encryption poses to […]
World ID forced to stop offering crypto for biometrics in Brazil
World ID Faces Hurdles in Brazil and Germany Over Crypto for Biometrics World ID, a groundbreaking project striving to create a universal digital identity system, has hit a roadblock in Brazil. The initiative, which initially included the use of cryptocurrency for biometric data verification, has been forced to halt its operations in the country. This […]
WhatsApp wins temporary relief in India data sharing case
WhatsApp Secures Temporary Relief in India Data Sharing Case In a recent development, a tribunal in India has granted WhatsApp a temporary reprieve by halting the ban on its data sharing activities. This decision comes as a significant relief for the popular messaging platform, which has been embroiled in a legal battle over its privacy […]