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Amazon is removing the "Do Not Send Voice Recordings" option on Echo devices starting March 28, forcing all voice requests to be processed in the cloud. while recordings will be deleted after processing, users who opt not to save them will lose Voice ID functionality, which enables most features. that said, only 0.03% of users actually turned on the opt-in feature in the first place. https://nypost.com/2025/03/17/tech/amazon-is-making-a-privacy-change-to-echo-that-could-make-device-useless/

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US schools are increasingly using AI-powered surveillance to monitor students on school-issued devices, aiming to detect bullying, self-harm, and threats. however, a recent investigation revealed serious privacy risks, including 3,500+ unprotected student records being exposed without passwords or firewalls. despite widespread use, there’s no independent evidence that this technology actually improves safety—raising concerns about its effectiveness. https://apnews.com/article/ai-school-chromebook-surveillance-gaggle-investigation-takeaways-381fa82978f27eb85f20d03236820711

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Apple is taking the UK government to court over demands for access to users’ encrypted data. the Home Office wants a backdoor for national security, but Apple says this would put millions at risk of data breaches. a secret high court hearing is set for March 14 to decide the fate of Apple’s end-to-end encryption. activists are pushing for transparency, arguing this case is too important to be hidden from the public. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/12/apple-to-appeal-against-uk-government-data-demand-at-secret-high-court-hearing

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comm lets you see and search chat history from before you joined. keyservers make this possible without compromising e2ee.

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Signal president Meredith Whittaker warns that agentic ai—bots that act on their own—could be a major privacy risk especially once they gain access to messages, credit cards, and calendars. these ai systems may bypass encryption by operating in the cloud, essentially giving companies "root access" to your life. https://www.businessinsider.com/signal-president-warns-privacy-threat-agentic-ai-meredith-whittaker-2025-3

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comm lets you use an ENS name (.eth) as your username comm verifies that the ENS usernames resolve to the ETH address on the client side to ensure you’re always talking to the real owner

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Wells Fargo has agreed to a $19.5 million settlement after its sales affiliate, The Credit Wholesale Company, was sued for recording phone calls without consent, violating California’s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). the settlement states Wells Fargo does not admit wrongdoing. if you received a call from The Credit Wholesale Company in California between October 22, 2014 – November 17, 2023, you could eligible for anywhere from $86 per call to $5,000 per person if you submit a claim with your phone number by April 11th, 2025 at https://callrecordingclassaction.com/. https://www.the-sun.com/money/13694899/americans-privacy-settlement-cash/

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six weeks into trump’s new term, cybersecurity and data privacy policy remain uncertain. oversight boards have been gutted, ftc and sec are rolling back privacy regulations, and cisa’s role may shrink. businesses handling eu data could face new hurdles, and kids’ privacy laws might be the only bipartisan win. expect fewer rules, weaker enforcement, and a shift toward deregulation. https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/look-ahead-new-administrations-likely-policy-priorities-cybersecurity-data-2025-03-03/

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companies like PwC, Amazon, and JP Morgan are adopting tracking tools such as RFID badges, biometric scanners, and AI-powered video monitoring systems to track employee productivity. platforms like Cisco Spaces and Juniper Mist generate detailed analytics on office activity, monitoring break times, desk presence, and can single out individual employees. while employers are justifying these measures as safeguards against "time theft" and productivity loss, critics say they erode trust, increase stress, and compromise personal privacy. https://www.wired.com/story/your-boss-wants-you-back-in-the-office-this-surveillance-tech-could-be-waiting-for-you/

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a federal judge in Maryland has temporarily barred the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Personnel Management from sharing sensitive personal data like bank account details, Social Security numbers, birth dates, and addresses with DOGE. Judge Deborah Boardman ruled that these agencies likely violated the Privacy Act by disclosing information without consent. this decision responds to concerns from unions and groups representing federal employees about unauthorized access to personal information. https://apnews.com/article/doge-musk-judge-989e1eea65bd910dd569da3c28486b2d

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Apple has removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) tool from the UK after the government demanded access to user data under the Investigatory Powers Act. the ADP tool provided end-to-end encryption for iCloud data, meaning only users could access their stored information. without this feature, Apple can now access user data and share it with law enforcement if presented with a warrant. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/feb/21/apple-removes-advanced-data-protection-tool-uk-government

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DOGE is facing at least 8 lawsuits over its access to sensitive federal data, with critics arguing it violates the Privacy Act of 1974. the Privacy Act prohibits data disclosure without consent but has exceptions for “routine use” and “need to know”—which the Trump admin is using to justify DOGE’s actions. key points: - DOGE has accessed taxpayer records, student loan data, and employment records from multiple federal agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Treasury, Education, FEMA, and Labor without justification. - the Trump administration defends DOGE, claiming it’s necessary to eliminate government waste. some judges have issued temporary restraining orders, but legal battles continue, with the courts debating whether DOGE staff qualify as agency employees and if exceptions apply. the outcome of these lawsuits could determine if DOGE can continue accessing vast amounts of federal data or if the Privacy Act will effectively limit its reach. https://archive.is/5AseU

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your iPhone has a built-in tool that keeps track of which apps access your microphone, camera, and location. it’s called App Privacy Report, but it’s off by default. to turn it on, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > App Privacy Report and enable it. once active, it logs when apps use sensitive data and even shows which websites they connect to. if you want to keep tabs on how your apps are using your information, this feature gives you a clear, easy way to do it. https://www.the-sun.com/tech/13536672/iphone-app-privacy-report-microphone-spying-listening/

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