"In 2026 online privacy is a luxury, not a right," says Thomas Bunting, an analyst at the UK innovation think tank Nesta. He was talking about advertising, and he described a dystopian potential ...

Customers, however, are concerned about the security and privacy implications of handing over personal data. Privacy has become an expectation for them, and they’re ...

Apple fixed a potential privacy vulnerability with iOS 16.3 and other updates, but its investigation into an allegation concluded that no apps took advantage of the flaw. According to a report from ...

Google is rolling out new privacy controls for Search services and Google Play, giving you more control over saved history ...

“Data-Driven Thinking” is written by members of the media community and contains fresh ideas on the digital revolution in media. Today’s column is written by ...

Today, many US state privacy laws either allow or require businesses to enable consumers to opt out of targeted advertising through a technology-enabled feature ...

After previewing the feature in beta last April, WhatsApp is rolling out greater privacy controls for Profile Photo, About, Status and Last Seen settings, the company tweeted. Until now, you could ...

A newly disclosed macOS vulnerability bypasses Apple’s TCC privacy controls, allowing silent access to files, microphone data, and user activity. A newly disclosed macOS vulnerability allows attackers ...

A change in specific words in Instagram’s privacy policy suggests that indexing options in search engines like Google for professional content will change. This notification applies to advertisers, ...

Informatica Corp. said today it will acquire Privitar Ltd., a London-based maker of access controls and remediation for data privacy and security, for an undisclosed amount. The company said it plans ...

WhatsApp is releasing new privacy controls for Profile Photos, About sections, and “Last Seen” status, according to a company tweet. While the beta was out a couple months ago, the feature is now ...

Do we simply have to accept giving away our data in return for free online services? "In 2026 online privacy is a luxury, not a right," says Thomas Bunting, an analyst at the UK innovation think tank ...