Privacy
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Millions of 23andMe users’ genetic data could be up for grabs
News DNA testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection, raising questions about the future of the company and the personal data it holds.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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So long, Defender VPN
News Defender VPN, Microsoft's free virtual private network, is set for the scrapheap, so you might want to think about alternative services.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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UK businesses patchy at complying with data privacy rules
News Companies need clear and well-defined data privacy strategies
By Emma Woollacott Published
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LinkedIn accused of sharing users' private messages
News LinkedIn faces a lawsuit in the US amid allegations that it shared Premium members' private messages to train AI models.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Data privacy professionals lament funding cuts
News European data privacy professionals say they're short of cash, short of skilled staff, and stressed
By Emma Woollacott Published
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How to wipe a laptop easily and securely
In-depth A step-by-step guide on how to wipe a laptop safely, whether it's running Windows, macOS, or Linux
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Last updated
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Your office is now absolutely riddled with surveillance equipment
News While workplace monitoring is shown to have a detrimental effect on morale, many firms are still charging ahead
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Workplace monitoring is still out of control
News Workers say they dislike being tracked, yet employers are still ramping up surveillance practices
By Emma Woollacott Published
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ICO issues fresh guidance on AI recruitment tools
News The ICO has issued guidance for recruiters and AI developers after finding that many are mishandling data
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The 5 most secure phones for business
Best Finding the most secure phone for your business helps keep your data and privacy protected
By Rene Millman Last updated
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Peloton faces lawsuit amid claims it allowed marketing firm to train AI on user chat data
News Peloton is accused of allowing marketing firm Drift to read and process data without user consent
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Why Meta could face a hefty EU fine over its 'pay or consent' ad model
News The European Commission said Meta is failing to offer users a valid option for equivalent services that doesn't involve tracking and targeting
By Emma Woollacott Published
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