#privacy

All articles tagged with "privacy"

DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·5 min read·via technologyreview.com

CBP purchased GPS location data from advertising brokers to track phone movements
Approximately 70 lawmakers urged DHS Inspector General to investigate the practice
Advertising real-time bidding systems broadcast user location data to hundreds of companies

DT Editorial Team·Mar 9, 2026·4 min read·via 404media.co

Offshore workers view intimate Ray-Ban smart glasses recordings for AI training
Workers report minimal anonymization and psychological support
Raises fundamental questions about privacy consent for always-on wearable cameras

DT Editorial Team·Mar 5, 2026·4 min read·via mashable.com

iOS 26.4 beta prompts UK users to verify they are over 18 after installation
Apple implements age checking at the OS level rather than per-app
Driven by the UK Online Safety Act, which can fine non-compliant platforms up to 10% of global revenue
Privacy-preserving approach expected, using existing Apple ID data rather than ID uploads
Could set template for age verification in EU, Australia, and US states

DT Editorial Team·Feb 25, 2026·5 min read·via theverge.com

FairScan is a free, open-source Android document scanner with no subscriptions, ads, or data collection
The app operates entirely on-device, requesting only camera and storage permissions
Features include automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and multi-page PDF compilation
Available on both Google Play Store and F-Droid for privacy-conscious users
Intentionally lacks OCR and cloud sync to maintain simplicity and privacy

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via wired.com

Coalition finds ~40 hidden plate readers in San Diego and Imperial counties
Border Patrol algorithm flags drivers based on travel patterns near the border
Legal experts say mass plate surveillance may violate Fourth Amendment protections

DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·4 min read·via fastcompany.com