Data Protection
Waterfox is a privacy-focused web browser offering built-in tracking protection, container tabs, and private browsing features by default. The browser prioritizes user privacy by not collecting telemetry data while providing easy migration from other browsers and maintaining high performance standards.
Privacy policy notification explaining data collection, processing, and user consent mechanisms for Sweden Herald's website. Details vendor partnerships, personalization features, and user rights regarding data processing across advertising and content delivery.
A comprehensive guide details step-by-step instructions for enhancing privacy settings on Meta platforms, specifically targeting ad preferences and data collection. The guide walks users through disabling targeted advertising, preventing cross-platform data sharing, and unlinking third-party data collection on Facebook and Instagram accounts. Additional privacy recommendations include using Firefox browser and Privacy Badger extension.
Federal judges have blocked DOGE from accessing personal data held by multiple US government departments, including Education, OPM, and Treasury. The rulings came after lawsuits filed by various parties, including the American Federation of Teachers and 19 states led by New York, citing Privacy Act violations and potential irreparable harm.
Apple has discontinued its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) encrypted iCloud storage for new UK users and will require existing users to disable it, following UK security services' demands for backdoor access. The decision affects iCloud backups, photos, notes, and voice memos, while certain data types like passwords and health information will remain encrypted by default.
Senator Ron Wyden introduced the Global Trust in American Online Services Act to protect against foreign surveillance demands that could weaken U.S. technology security. The legislation aims to reform the CLOUD Act, which currently allows foreign governments to directly demand data from U.S. companies, addressing recent concerns about the UK's secret order to Apple regarding iCloud encryption.