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Judge Rejects Class Action for Google Privacy Lawsuit
People who accused Google of illegally collecting their personal information cannot sue the Alphabet unit as a group in a class action, a US judge ruled. "Inquiries relating to Google's implied consent defense will overwhelm the damages claims for all causes of action," Rogers wrote.
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'Delete Your Nudes': What Travellers Must Know Before Visiting The US
The US government has increased scrutiny at borders, allowing CBP officers to search electronic devices and potentially seize them if travellers refuse to comply.
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Coinbase Breach Said to Be Linked to Customer Data Leak in India
Coinbase said in the May SEC filing that it knew contractors accessed employee data "without business need" in "previous months." A May 14 SEC filing revealed that part of the breach involved an India-based employee of the US outsourcing firm TaskUs photographing her work computer with a personal phone.
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Why GenZ Is Sharing Personal Data With Companies Willingly
A significant portion of Gen Z is open to sharing personal data, with 88% willing to share information with social media companies in exchange for incentives. This demographic shift is changing the way companies approach data collection.
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Coinbase Says Cybercriminals Breached User Data, Demanded $20 Million Ransom
In a video message posted on X, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said that cyber attackers had written to the exchange, claiming to have obtained personal data of a portion of Coinbase users. In exchange for not leaking the data, the attackers demanded a ransom of $20 million (roughly Rs. 171 crore).
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"Some Personal Data Has Been Taken": UK's Marks And Spencer On Cyber Attack
British retailer Marks and Spencer said on Tuesday some personal customer information was taken in the cyber attack that has crippled its online operation for more than three weeks.
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China Denies Accessing Data After TikTok Hit With Huge EU Fine
China on Saturday denied it required companies to hand over data after TikTok was hit with a massive fine in the European Union for its handling of personal data.
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US Now Wants H-1B Holders To Provide Biometrics, Home Addresses
Immigration officials are issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in H-1B visa cases, seeking personal data, including home addresses and biometrics. This move has sparked questions about the federal agency's intentions.
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US Judge Extends Ban On Elon Musk's DOGE Access To Social Security Data
The case has shed light on the amount of personal information DOGE staffers have been given access to in the SSA's databases, which hold vast amounts of sensitive data on most Americans.
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Selling Old Phone Or Laptop? Your Personal Data May Still At Risk
You're about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal files. Maybe you even reset the device to factory settings.
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Ghibli Art: Fun Trend Or Privacy Nightmare? Experts Warn Of Risks Involved
The viral Ghibli-style AI art trend, driven by OpenAI's ChatGPT update, raises privacy concerns. Experts warn that sharing personal photos for AI image generation could compromise user privacy, exposing sensitive data and leading to potential misuse.
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Apple Planning to Upgrade Its Health App, Add an AI-Powered Doctor for Recommendations: Mark Gurman
Apple is reportedly working on revamping the Health app and plans to add an artificial intelligence (AI) doctor. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to offer users a personalised experience with its app, complete with ecosystem-wide and third-party data tracking and health recommendations based on shared information.
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Banks' Loan Growth Slows For 8th Straight Month In February: RBI Data
Loan growth at Indian banks moderated for an eighth straight month in February, central bank data showed on Thursday, due to a drop in personal and credit card loans following tighter rules by the Reserve Bank of India.
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Apple Delays Siri Upgrade Indefinitely as AI Concerns Escalate
Apple’s AI division faced setbacks as the company confirmed on Friday that updates to the Siri digital assistant were delayed indefinitely. Features announced last June, like Siri’s ability to access personal data for queries and improved app control, are now expected sometime in “the coming year.” Initially planned for the iOS 18.4 update ...
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UK Launches Investigation into TikTok, Reddit Over Children's Personal Data Practices
UK's Information Commissioner's Office is probing TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over their children's safety features. As per UK laws, social media platforms are mandated to prevent children from accessing harmful and age-inappropriate content by enforcing age limits and age-checking measures.
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Judge Rejects Class Action for Google Privacy Lawsuit
People who accused Google of illegally collecting their personal information cannot sue the Alphabet unit as a group in a class action, a US judge ruled. "Inquiries relating to Google's implied consent defense will overwhelm the damages claims for all causes of action," Rogers wrote.
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'Delete Your Nudes': What Travellers Must Know Before Visiting The US
The US government has increased scrutiny at borders, allowing CBP officers to search electronic devices and potentially seize them if travellers refuse to comply.
-
Coinbase Breach Said to Be Linked to Customer Data Leak in India
Coinbase said in the May SEC filing that it knew contractors accessed employee data "without business need" in "previous months." A May 14 SEC filing revealed that part of the breach involved an India-based employee of the US outsourcing firm TaskUs photographing her work computer with a personal phone.
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Why GenZ Is Sharing Personal Data With Companies Willingly
A significant portion of Gen Z is open to sharing personal data, with 88% willing to share information with social media companies in exchange for incentives. This demographic shift is changing the way companies approach data collection.
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Coinbase Says Cybercriminals Breached User Data, Demanded $20 Million Ransom
In a video message posted on X, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said that cyber attackers had written to the exchange, claiming to have obtained personal data of a portion of Coinbase users. In exchange for not leaking the data, the attackers demanded a ransom of $20 million (roughly Rs. 171 crore).
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"Some Personal Data Has Been Taken": UK's Marks And Spencer On Cyber Attack
British retailer Marks and Spencer said on Tuesday some personal customer information was taken in the cyber attack that has crippled its online operation for more than three weeks.
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China Denies Accessing Data After TikTok Hit With Huge EU Fine
China on Saturday denied it required companies to hand over data after TikTok was hit with a massive fine in the European Union for its handling of personal data.
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US Now Wants H-1B Holders To Provide Biometrics, Home Addresses
Immigration officials are issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in H-1B visa cases, seeking personal data, including home addresses and biometrics. This move has sparked questions about the federal agency's intentions.
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US Judge Extends Ban On Elon Musk's DOGE Access To Social Security Data
The case has shed light on the amount of personal information DOGE staffers have been given access to in the SSA's databases, which hold vast amounts of sensitive data on most Americans.
-
Selling Old Phone Or Laptop? Your Personal Data May Still At Risk
You're about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal files. Maybe you even reset the device to factory settings.
-
Ghibli Art: Fun Trend Or Privacy Nightmare? Experts Warn Of Risks Involved
The viral Ghibli-style AI art trend, driven by OpenAI's ChatGPT update, raises privacy concerns. Experts warn that sharing personal photos for AI image generation could compromise user privacy, exposing sensitive data and leading to potential misuse.
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Apple Planning to Upgrade Its Health App, Add an AI-Powered Doctor for Recommendations: Mark Gurman
Apple is reportedly working on revamping the Health app and plans to add an artificial intelligence (AI) doctor. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to offer users a personalised experience with its app, complete with ecosystem-wide and third-party data tracking and health recommendations based on shared information.
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Banks' Loan Growth Slows For 8th Straight Month In February: RBI Data
Loan growth at Indian banks moderated for an eighth straight month in February, central bank data showed on Thursday, due to a drop in personal and credit card loans following tighter rules by the Reserve Bank of India.
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Apple Delays Siri Upgrade Indefinitely as AI Concerns Escalate
Apple’s AI division faced setbacks as the company confirmed on Friday that updates to the Siri digital assistant were delayed indefinitely. Features announced last June, like Siri’s ability to access personal data for queries and improved app control, are now expected sometime in “the coming year.” Initially planned for the iOS 18.4 update ...
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UK Launches Investigation into TikTok, Reddit Over Children's Personal Data Practices
UK's Information Commissioner's Office is probing TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over their children's safety features. As per UK laws, social media platforms are mandated to prevent children from accessing harmful and age-inappropriate content by enforcing age limits and age-checking measures.
