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digital-privacy
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thehindu.comworld8 days ago
Message scanning measure advances in Brussels vote
A measure allowing platforms to scan private messages passed despite more votes against than in favor. The outcome followed an urgent procedure before summer recess.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldtechnology62 days ago
Digital Estate Planning Helps Families Access Online Accounts After Death
Password managers and major technology companies offer tools that allow designated contacts to obtain account access following a user's death. These features require advance setup and documentation to function properly.
bangkokpost.comtechnology69 days ago
UK Children Use Fake Beards and VPNs to Bypass Online Age Checks
A new survey by Internet Matters found that 46% of UK children aged 9-16 believe age-verification systems are easy to bypass, with some using drawn-on facial hair or other people's faces. Nearly half reported experiencing online harm in the past month despite increased safety fea…
National Reviewpolitics72 days ago
Digital Interactions Create Permanent Record of Private Lives
National Review reported that interactions once considered part of private life are now permanently recorded through connections with corporations, servers, and Wi-Fi networks. The publication highlighted how this shift has transformed what used to remain personal into a shared d…
Techcrunchpolitics80 days ago
Supreme Court Reviews Geofence Warrants in Bank Robbery Case; Roundup Cancer Litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Chatrie v. United States, examining the constitutionality of geofence search warrants used by law enforcement. In a separate case, the court is considering limits on thousands of lawsuits claiming the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer…
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EU Commission Announces Readiness of Online Age Verification Platform
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU's online age verification platform is ready for implementation. The platform, modeled after the EU's COVID certificate app, requires users to prove their age via an app linked to identification documents. Sever…