Despite continued warnings of deepfake chaos during major events, things haven’t worked out the way some thought. Those video deepfakes are…
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Charities and the advertising industry: data ecosystems and privacy risks
Data makes the world go round, more often than not via advertising and its tracking mechanisms. Whether you think making money…
Bluetooth beacons: one free privacy debate with your next order
Apps and their permissions have been in the news recently, particularly in relation to tracking/privacy issues and Bluetooth. Why Bluetooth, though?…
How social media platforms mine personal data for profit
It’s almost impossible not to rely on social networks in some way, whether for personal reasons or business. Sites such as…
Nextdoor neighborhood app sends letters on its users’ behalf
Dutch police departments and consumer organizations issued warnings about the use of the Nextdoor neighborhood app because people received letters (yes,…