#DigitalSurveillance

Google to Purge Billions of Files Containing Personal Data in Settlement of Chrome Privacy Case

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April 1, 2024 at 09:48PM Google has agreed to wipe out billions of personal records from its Chrome web browser, settling a lawsuit alleging illegal surveillance. The deal, subject to court approval, requires Google to make privacy disclosures, limit data collection, and expunge stored personal records. The settlement does not include payments to affected consumers. … Read more

Governments May Spy on You by Requesting Push Notifications from Apple and Google

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December 7, 2023 at 06:06AM U.S. Senator Ron Wyden revealed that governments have demanded mobile push notification data from Apple and Google. Such notifications pass through Apple and Google’s systems, potentially exposing app usage. Apple and Google confirmed receipt of requests but lacked transparency. Wyden urged them to disclose aggregate request statistics and inform affected … Read more