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Data Privacy concerns erupt with Robotic Vacuums

CyberSecurity Insiders

Consumer Reports(CR) Digital Lab Initiative has tested such devices and has offered its consumers a report on how well are the companies manufacturing such devices are dealing with their user privacy. But is urging the OEM to bring transparency on how it protects the data collected from its users of its connected devices.

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US Federal Judge Upholds Automakers' Right to Record Texts, Call Logs

SecureWorld News

The automakers argued that their practice was necessary to provide certain features and services, such as hands-free calling and texting, and that customers had consented to the data collection by agreeing to the terms of service when they purchased their vehicles. For the auto manufacturers involved, this is a significant victory.

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Covid-19 Spurs Facial Recognition Tracking, Privacy Fears

Threatpost

The coronavirus pandemic is creating a lucrative market for facial recognition manufacturers. But privacy issues need to be top of mind, tech experts warn.

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MY TAKE: Apple users show strong support for Tim Cook’s privacy war against Mark Zuckerberger

The Last Watchdog

“The second reason for this healthy public debate is that thought leaders in technology are in the best position to implement tools for respecting consumer privacy, such as providing full disclosure about data collection and requiring consent for collection of sensitive personal data. will see profits squeezed.

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Vehicle Identification Numbers reveal driver data via telematics

Malwarebytes

There are many ways that data collection, and data availability, make less sense as the years pass by. The individual sections of the 17 digit number detail all manner of information about the car, ranging from manufacturer to attributes. Data availability playing catch up with data privacy.

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Microsoft to Add Dedicated AI Copilot Button on Windows PCs

SecureWorld News

Implicit consent issues: The mere presence of an AI assistant-enabled device may imply consent to data collection, which can be problematic for users who are not fully aware of the extent of data gathering and processing. Supply chain attacks: Since the hardware button is a physical component, its supply chain could be targeted.

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Avoid The Hack: 3 Best Privacy Browser Picks for Android

Security Boulevard

As you're more than likely aware, Google Chrome is highly detrimental to your online privacy. Of the Android phones that don't, they may come with another manufacturer browser that proves non-privacy friendly and/or has questionable security. Most Android phones come from the factory with Google Chrome installed.

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