October 3, 2024 at 05:20AM Only 19% of Brits are satisfied with big tech companies’ handling of their personal data, with most rejecting optional cookies and deleting cookies as measures of control. Over 60% rejected optional cookies, while 50% deleted them, and 44.4% changed privacy settings. Some cited lack of knowledge as the reason for … Read more
July 27, 2024 at 04:33PM X has been quietly training its Grok AI chat platform using public posts without alerting users, with the option to use the data being enabled by default. Users only noticed the new setting on July 25 and can now opt out by accessing the privacy settings. This update indicates the … Read more
April 5, 2024 at 01:45AM A study by Amel Bourdoucen and Janne Lindqvist from Aalto University in Finland found that Apple’s default apps on iPhone and Mac have limited privacy settings and confusing configurations. The study highlights users’ struggles to navigate Apple’s privacy settings and suggests centralizing options and providing clearer descriptions. The research also … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 03:15AM Signal is piloting a new feature allowing users to create unique usernames, hiding phone numbers from others. Usernames can be changed, providing an anonymous way to initiate conversations without sharing phone numbers. Users can control who can see and find them by their numbers. This optional feature enhances privacy on … Read more