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Data Wars: Austria’s Supreme Court Deals Crushing Blow to Meta’s Ad Empire
Landmark ruling forces Meta to overhaul its data-driven advertising model across the European Union.
TikTok’s Secret Surveillance: How the App Tracked Grindr Users and Sparked a European Data Storm
Explosive new complaints allege TikTok and Grindr covertly tracked users’ private lives, putting sensitive data in peril-and possibly breaking the law.
Big Screens, Bigger Spies? Texas Takes On TV Giants Over Secret Screenshot Scandal
Texas sues five major smart TV manufacturers, alleging they covertly captured and sold viewers’ data using hidden screenshot technology.
“Trusted” Chrome Extension Turns Millions of AI Users into Data Goldmine
Popular VPN add-on secretly siphoned private AI chatbot chats from 6M+ unsuspecting users, exposing a gaping hole in browser security oversight.
Eyes in the Living Room: Texas Takes On Smart TV Spying Allegations
State lawsuit targets major manufacturers, alleging TVs secretly record and monetize viewers’ habits without consent.
Meta’s Data Diet: EU Forces Facebook and Instagram to Slim Down on Surveillance
Under EU pressure, Meta must give users a real say in how much personal data they hand over for targeted ads.
Locked Down by Design: Proton Sheets Challenges the Surveillance Spreadsheet Status Quo
In an era of AI-fueled data mining, Proton Sheets offers end-to-end encrypted spreadsheets for the privacy-conscious.
Chrome’s Autofill Revolution: Convenience or a New Goldmine for Google?
Google’s expanded autofill features promise seamless browsing-if you trust them with even more of your personal data.