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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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Afbeeldingen vastgelegd door Pokémon Go-spelers helpen nu bij het trainen van AI-systemen die bezorgrobots in staat stellen met nauwkeurigheid op centimeterniveau door steden te navigeren.
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Proton-enquête toon dat de meeste Amerikaanse bovenliggende zich zorgen maken over de digitale voetafdruk van hun kinderen, diefstal van identiteit en de langetermijnimpact van online opgroeien.
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Instagram zal op 8 mei 2026 stoppen met end-to-end versleuteld chats, waarmee jaren van Meta's push voor sterkere privacy worden teruggedraaid. Hier leest u wat dit betekent.