https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/23/opinion/data-internet-privacy-tracking.html
This is happening every day, all the time, and the only reason we’re O.K. with it is that it’s happening behind the scenes […] If we all had pictures like this, we might revolt.
https://freedom-to-tinker.com/2019/08/23/deconstructing-googles-excuses-on-tracking-protection/
If an ad uses deeply personal information to appeal to emotional vulnerabilities or exploits psychological tendencies to generate a purchase, then that is a form of privacy violation—regardless of the technical details.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/20/world/europe/denmark-cellphone-data-courts.html
some cellphone tracking data linked phones to the wrong cellphone towers
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xweqbq/microsoft-contractors-listen-to-skype-calls
calls made using the app’s translation function
While we conduct a thorough review, we are suspending Siri grading globally. Additionally, as part of a future software update, users will have the ability to choose to participate in grading.
A flaw in the Bluetooth communication protocol may expose modern device users to tracking and could leak their ID
can be used to spy on users despite native OS protections that are in place
https://www.top10vpn.com/free-vpn-app-investigation/
Over half of the most popular free VPN apps are run by secretive companies with hidden Chinese ownership. Very few do enough to earn the trust of the privacy-conscious.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jul/12/facebook-fine-ftc-privacy-violations
Critics say the changes required of Facebook are not substantial enough, and the fine will hardly make a dent in Facebook’s bank account.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-office-365-banned-in-german-schools-over-privacy-fears/
“if data is sent to Microsoft in the US, it is subject to US mass-surveillance laws. This is illegal under EU law.”