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Introducing OpenAI Privacy Filter over a blue gradient background

OpenAI releases a local-first PII redaction model aimed at privacy-by-default AI workflows

OpenAI says Privacy Filter is a small, open-weight model for detecting and masking personal data in text.
Its ability to run locally is central to reducing exposure before raw text enters wider AI workflows.
The release suggests privacy tooling is becoming a baseline part of production AI infrastructure.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 26, 2026·via openai.com

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Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website

UK Biobank Data Listings in China Deepen Questions About Research Security

UK officials said UK Biobank data tied to 500,000 volunteers was advertised for sale on Alibaba.
The listings were removed and no sales are believed to have been made.
The incident deepens scrutiny of how one of Britain’s most important research datasets is secured.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via theguardian.com

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The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

House FISA Deal Leaves Core Warrantless Search Power Intact

House leaders released a negotiated bill to extend Section 702 by three years.
The proposal adds oversight provisions but leaves the FBI’s core warrantless search authority intact.
The debate has intensified after years of misuse concerns and a federal court ruling last year.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via wired.com

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Apple stops weirdly storing data that let cops spy on Signal chats

Apple Closes iPhone Notification Bug That Exposed Deleted Signal Messages

Apple says an iPhone logging issue could retain Signal notification content that should have been deleted.
The bug mattered because message previews could remain recoverable even after the app was removed from the device.
Signal says the patch deletes preserved notifications and prevents future retention for deleted applications.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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Apple just fixed an iOS flaw exploited by the FBI - here's what happened

Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Let Investigators Recover Deleted Signal Messages

Apple says iOS 26.4.2 fixes a notifications-retention flaw.
ZDNET reports the FBI used the issue to recover deleted Signal messages.
The problem appears tied to push notification data stored on-device.
The case underscores how OS-level behavior can weaken app-level privacy guarantees.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via zdnet.com

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iOS 26.4.2 fixes bug that allowed deleted notifications to be retrieved - 9to5Mac

Apple Ships iOS 26.4.2 With Fix for Recoverable Deleted Notifications

Apple released iOS 26.4.2 as the latest iPhone software update.
The update fixes a bug that allowed deleted notifications to be retrieved or restored later.
The issue matters because notifications can expose sensitive message previews and account information.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via 9to5mac.com

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Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc.

Meta’s plan to capture employee clicks and keystrokes shows how far the AI data hunt is expanding

Meta says it will record employee mouse movements, clicks, and similar inputs on certain applications to train AI models.
The company argues that computer-using agents need real examples of how people navigate everyday software tasks.
The move underscores both the growing shortage of specialized AI training data and the privacy questions raised by repurposing workplace behavior.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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Meta Glasses Are Comfortable, Functional, and Make My Spouse Recoil in Fear

Meta’s Smart Glasses Lead Grows as Privacy Concerns Follow

WIRED reports Meta sold more than 7 million pairs of smart glasses in 2025.
Meta’s partnership with EssilorLuxottica is presented as a key reason the category has become stylish and accessible.
The article says Apple is recalibrating away from AR-heavy wearables toward simpler glasses.
Privacy and social acceptance remain major barriers despite growing adoption.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via wired.com

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This powerful Gemini setting made my AI results way more personal and accurate

Google’s Gemini Gets More Personal as AI Assistants Pull in More User Data

Google has rolled out a Gemini feature that connects data from apps including Gmail, Photos, and Search.
The goal is to reduce manual context-setting and make responses more tailored to each user.
The move reflects a broader industry shift toward AI assistants built on persistent personal context.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via zdnet.com

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With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 Deadline Reopens the Fight Over Warrantless Surveillance in the US

Section 702 is due to expire on April 20, with Congress split over reauthorization versus reform.
A bipartisan reform bill would limit backdoor searches and bar agencies from buying Americans’ data from brokers.
The House approved a short extension to April 30 while the Senate weighs next steps.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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"TotalRecall Reloaded" tool finds a side entrance to Windows 11's Recall database

A New Recall Attack Suggests Microsoft Secured the Vault but Not the Hand-Off

Recall’s database protections were strengthened after Microsoft’s original rollout failed security scrutiny.
The new reported weakness centers on the transfer of data after user authentication.
The case illustrates how AI memory features can be compromised through workflow gaps rather than storage flaws alone.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Privacy-Led UX Is Emerging as a Strategic Requirement for AI Products

The report says leading companies are treating consent as an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time formality.
It argues that clear privacy practices are becoming foundational for responsible AI personalization at scale.
Agentic AI may force companies to redesign how and when they ask for permission.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via technologyreview.com

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I've been subscribed to a data removal service a month now - what I wish I knew sooner

Privacy Takedown Services Gain Traction as Data Broker Concerns Grow

Data removal services automate takedown requests across broker sites.
The main appeal is reducing the manual burden of privacy cleanup.
The tools can lower exposure but do not erase all online records.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via zdnet.com

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Volvo V70 Test Drive Ruined By Car Bursting Into Flames - Jalopnik

Apple’s App Store Review Faces a New Credibility Test After Two High-Profile Removals

Apple removed two apps after separate reports tied them to crypto theft and sensitive data collection.
The incident sharpens scrutiny of how App Store review handles fraud and privacy risks.
The broader issue is whether platform trust can hold if outside reporting repeatedly surfaces harmful apps first.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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ACLU warns Meta against facial recognition in smart glasses

Privacy groups push Meta to drop facial recognition plans for smart glasses

Mashable reports that more than 70 organizations signed a letter to Meta over facial recognition in smart glasses.
The groups want Meta to halt and publicly disavow the reported feature.
The letter also calls for support of privacy rules requiring explicit consent for biometric data use.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via mashable.com

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WebinarTV Scraping Exposes Private Zoom Support Meetings

404 Media says WebinarTV posted recordings from anonymous recovery and support meetings.
The report says some meetings were scraped and shared before organizers granted permission.
Exposed videos reportedly included participants’ names and faces in sensitive contexts.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via 404media.co

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Voice recording. Man touching microphone icon on smartphone. Mobile application record sound, audio, music, voice message or use your voice to direct AI to search for information on Internet.

California Lawsuit Puts AI Medical Scribes Under a New Privacy Spotlight

Patients sued Sutter Health and MemorialCare over alleged recording and AI processing of doctor visits without clear consent.
The case centers on Abridge AI, a tool used to capture, transcribe, and summarize medical conversations.
The complaint says confidential and identifiable medical information was processed through third-party systems.
The lawsuit could shape broader standards for disclosure and consent as AI scribes spread across US health systems.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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All the states Pornhub is blocked in as of April 2026

Pornhub’s State-by-State Shutdowns Show How Age-Verification Laws Are Reshaping the U.S. Internet

Mashable reports Pornhub is blocked in 23 U.S. states because of age-verification laws.
The laws generally require ID-based or similar age checks for sites with substantial explicit content.
Critics argue users can bypass the rules with VPNs and by visiting non-compliant sites.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via mashable.com

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FBI used iPhone notification data to retrieve deleted Signal messages [Update] - 9to5Mac

Deleted Signal Messages Are Not Necessarily Gone if iPhone Notifications Persist

A report cited by 9to5Mac says deleted Signal messages were recovered from an iPhone notification database.
The case points to device-level traces rather than a break in Signal encryption.
It highlights how operating-system features can undercut user assumptions about message deletion.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via 9to5mac.com

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A 'Self-Doxing' Rave Helps Trans People Stay Safe Online

A New York workshop turned digital self-defense into a community safety event for trans attendees

A New York workshop taught trans attendees to search for and remove exposed personal data online.
Participants used tools including IntelBase, PimEyes, and haveibeenpwned.
The event framed privacy as a response to surveillance and anti-trans political pressure.
Organizers turned operational security into a communal, accessible practice.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via 404media.co

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