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Financial service company left 885 million private records exposed online

Anyone with a link to a document could change one digit in the URL to view other files.

On May 25, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

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Senator proposes Do Not Track bill to allow consumers to opt out of data gathering

The legislation is based on the federal Do Not Track registry that protects citizens who opt-in from telemarketing phone calls.

On May 21, 2019 by David Gilmour

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Where do 2020 Democratic candidates stand on internet privacy?

It's becoming a major 2020 campaign issue.

On Apr 7, 2019 by Claire Goforth

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The 2020 Census will be the first done online—and with that comes risks

The government and private companies are reportedly working on safeguards.

On Apr 1, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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15 senators demand FCC investigate cell phone tracking data

The letter features a number of prominent Democrats.

On Jan 24, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Sprint promises to stop selling location data after outcry

They are they third company to stop selling data.

On Jan 16, 2019 by Claire Goforth

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The U.K. Parliament just seized potentially damning evidence against Facebook

A U.K. politician gained access to the data from an American software company.

On Nov 25, 2018 by Samira Sadeque

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Family photos could be Facebook’s newest source for ad targeting

It's already data mining your household.

On Nov 15, 2018 by Alyse Stanley

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Facebook patches vulnerability that could have exposed user data

Social media site denies bug was exploited

On Nov 13, 2018 by Mikael Thalen

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Sen. Ron Wyden wants to jail CEOs who violate consumer privacy

The senator sends a warning to 'reckless CEOs' with new bill.

On Nov 2, 2018 by Mikael Thalen

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Apple just made all your data available to download

Apple is making your data available if you live in the U.S.

On Oct 17, 2018 by Mikael Thalen

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Firefox will block user tracking, data collection on websites by default

Another plus for Firefox and Firefox users.

On Sep 1, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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This Google Analytics certification could be your ticket to a higher paycheck

Learn all about Google Analytics!

On Aug 28, 2018 by The Daily Dot Bazaar

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Here’s how Facebook tracks your mouse movements onscreen

Facebook detailed a number of practices in a 225-page document for the Judiciary Committee.

On Jun 14, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Report: Facebook gave your data away to Apple and Amazon

The company disputes the report.

On Jun 4, 2018 by Phillip Tracy