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As Section 702 renewal approaches, lawmakers warn VPN users could be treated as “foreign” under US surveillance law, exposing a new privacy risk.
Meta targets you with scam ads
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Meta is testing Instagram Plus, a new paid subscription that lets people anonymously view Stories, plus other features. What it means for privacy.
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67% of US state legislators have been affected by data breaches at least once: What does this mean for US citizens?
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Proton research shows how government access to Big Tech data is reshaping parenting and putting children’s privacy at risk.
When age verification moves into your operating system
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Age verification is moving into operating systems. Here’s how OS-level age checks could reshape privacy and access online.
iPhone age verification
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Apple now requires UK users to verify their age on iPhone. This signals a broader shift toward identity-based access at the device level.
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Google Chromebooks and Workspace rule US classrooms. Lawsuits claim they collect student data without parental consent. What you should know.
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The FBI admits to buying location data on US citizens from data brokers. Here’s how the data economy fuels surveillance and how to stay safe.
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Images captured by Pokémon Go players are now helping train AI systems that allow delivery robots to navigate cities with centimeter-level accuracy.
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Proton survey shows most US parents worry about their kids' digital footprint, identity theft, and the long-term impact of growing up online.
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Instagram will drop end-to-end encrypted chats on May 8, 2026, reversing years of Meta’s push for stronger privacy. Here's what it means.