Privacy

Amazon's Controversial Change to Echo's Privacy Settings Takes Effect Soon

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Amazon's Controversial Change to Echo's Privacy Settings Takes Effect Soon

Image: stockcatalog/Flickr/Creative Commons Last week, Amazon sent an email to select Echo users, warning they must now consent to having their Alexa voice recordings sent to the company’s cloud for processing. The email was sent to users with the Do Not Send Voice Recordings setting enabled on their Echo speaker or smart display, which ensured their commands are processed locally on the device; however, starting March 28, this setting will no longer be available, and…

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Apple Fights UK Over Encryption Backdoors as US Officials Warn of Privacy Violations

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Apple Fights UK Over Encryption Backdoors as US Officials Warn of Privacy Violations

Image: garloon/Envato Images Senior officials from the U.K. have privately met with their U.S. counterparts to clarify that their request for access to encrypted data in Apple’s iCloud is not a blanket demand; instead, they are seeking access solely to data linked to individuals already involved in crimes such as terrorism, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the matter told the publication that the British officials emphasized separate warrants would be required for each access…

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Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands

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Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands

Image: TheClimateGroup/Creative Commons (2014) Apple is taking legal action against the U.K. government over demands to weaken its strongest cloud security measures, arguing that compliance would jeopardize user privacy and set a dangerous precedence. The Cupertino giant has taken the case to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, the U.K.’s judicial body responsible for handling complaints regarding the use of surveillance powers by public authorities. It is challenging the legality of the Home Office’s order under the…

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Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers

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Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers

Google’s latest crackdown on browser extension has rendered popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin inoperable on Chrome, as the company pushes forward with its switch to Manifest V3. The move, which critics say weakens privacy protections, affects all Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge. Meanwhile, Firefox is doubling down on its commitment to ad-blocking tools, promising to support both Manifest V2 and V3, ensuring users retain control over their browsing experience. Manifest V3 is the newest…

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Hidden costs of compromised privacy: Protecting brands and customers

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Hidden costs of compromised privacy: Protecting brands and customers

Amid rising privacy concerns from consumers and increasing regulatory demands, today’s businesses are facing intense pressure to protect their customers’ privacy. Layer in the surge of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and privacy concerns elevate even further. In a world where privacy violations can damage brands overnight, it’s critical to understand the hidden costs of compromised privacy. Until recently, data breaches nearly dominated conversations on data privacy, partly due to strict notification requirements designed…

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Mozilla Revises Firefox Terms of Use After Inflaming Users Over Data Usage

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Mozilla Revises Firefox Terms of Use After Inflaming Users Over Data Usage

Image: iStock Mozilla wants to set the record straight: The company needs a license “to make some of the basic functionality” of its Firefox open source browser possible, but that does not give it ownership of a user’s data. The clarification comes days after the company introduced Terms of Use (TOU) for Firefox, along with an updated Privacy Notice, explaining that while it has historically relied on its open source license for Firefox, “we are…

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What leaders need to know about generational privacy preferences

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What leaders need to know about generational privacy preferences

Gen Z, Gen X, Millennials, Boomers — organizations today have to cater to a myriad of generations with different preferences and habits, particularly when it comes to technology and digital experiences. Digitally-native generations like Gen Z who grew up using the internet and mobile devices have more familiarity with technology, and will therefore have differing preferences than those that did not grow up with these innovations. Just think — does the average grandparent know how…

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Protect 3 Devices With This Maximum Security Software

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Protect 3 Devices With This Maximum Security Software

TL;DR: Protect your privacy on three devices with a 1-year subscription to Trend Micro Maximum Security for $19.99 (reg. $49.99). Cyber threats have become more sophisticated, and even cautious users can find themselves vulnerable to ransomware attacks, phishing schemes, and identity theft. A single click on the wrong link or a cleverly disguised email can lead to encrypted files, stolen credentials, or compromised accounts. Tech-savvy users know how to spot the signs of a scam…

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Trust Through Transparency: Regulation’s Role in Consumer Confidence

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Trust Through Transparency: Regulation’s Role in Consumer Confidence

The flow of personal information has become a cornerstone of modern business operations. From online shopping to social media, data collection is ubiquitous, and consumers are taking notice and taking action.   For the past six years, Cisco has been studying consumer sentiment across the privacy landscape and the evolution of privacy from a compliance matter to a consumer requirement. For consumers, knowing their personal information is being handled responsibly is crucial to earning and building…

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AWS Summit: Bedrock AI Service Gains Contextual Grounding

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AWS Summit: Bedrock AI Service Gains Contextual Grounding

Amazon was one of the tech giants that agreed to a set of White House recommendations regarding the use of generative AI last year. The privacy considerations addressed in those recommendations continue to roll out, with the latest included in the announcements at the AWS Summit in New York on July 9. In particular, contextual grounding for Guardrails for Amazon Bedrock provides customizable content filters for organizations deploying their own generative AI. AWS Responsible AI…

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