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https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/19/social_media_data_harvesting_handling_ftc/
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Theregister
That's the conclusion the FTC made after spending nearly four years poring over internal data from nine major social media and video streaming corporations in the US. These internet behemoths are collecting vast amounts of data, both on and off their services, and the handling of such data is "woefully inadequate," particularly around data belonging to children and teenagers, the FTC said. This will not be a surprise to regular Reg readers.
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/ftc-exposes-massive-surveillance-of-kids-teens-by-social-media-giants/
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Bleepingcomputer
A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report has found that social media and video streaming companies have been engaging in widespread user surveillance, particularly of children and teens, with insufficient privacy protections and earning billions of dollars annually by monetizing their data. The FTC's findings were released after a probe that began in December 2020 and started with 6(orders sent to Amazon (owner of Twitch), Meta (Facebook), YouTube, Twitter (now X Corp.), Snapchat, TikTok (owned by ByteDance), Discord, Reddit, and WhatsApp (Meta) four years ago, in December 2020.
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https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/09/20/crypto-exchange-bingx-hacked-onchain-data-shows-over-43m-drained/
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Coindesk
Please note that our privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information has been updated.CoinDesk is an award-winning media outlet that covers the cryptocurrency industry. Its journalists abide by a strict set of editorial policies. In November 2023, CoinDesk was...
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https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/399573/ftc-blasts-commercial-surveillance-ecosystem-ca.html
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Mediapost
Large social media companies and streaming video services threaten consumers' privacy by collecting a "staggering" amount of data in order to serve behaviorally targeted ads, the Federal Trade Commission said Thursday in a new staff report. "The status quo is unacceptable," Samuel Levine, director of the FTC's consumer protection bureau wrote in a preface to a critical new report, "A Look Behind the Screens: Examining the Data Practices of Social Media and Video Streaming Services." "The report leaves no doubt that without significant action, the commercial surveillance ecosystem will only get worse," Levine added.
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https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/lock-down-your-iphone-30-ios-18-privacy-settings-to-check-immediately/
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Geeky-gadgets
iOS 18 introduces a comprehensive set of privacy and security features designed to give you greater control over your personal data and device functionality. By adjusting these settings, you can significantly enhance your iPhone's privacy and protect your sensitive information from potential...
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https://www.biv.com/news/ndp-to-join-bloc-in-defeating-conservatives-non-confidence-motion-9546431
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Biv
OTTAWA — The New Democrats confirmed Thursday they won't help Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives topple the government next week, and intend to join the Bloc Québécois in blocking the Tories' non-confidence motion. The planned votes from the Bloc and the New Democrats eliminate the possibility of a snap election, buying the Liberals more time to govern after a raucous start to the fall sitting of Parliament.
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https://opinion.inquirer.net/176963/is-the-pnp-on-brink-of-losing-public-trust
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Opinion
To serve and protect"—this has long been the guiding principle of the Philippine National Police. However, over time, this principle seems to have lost its essence. The institution, entrusted with safeguarding the public, has instead been plagued with numerous allegations of human rights violations, involvement in illegal drugs, and the protection of powerful criminals.
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/sep/20/uk-consumer-confidence-falls-sharply-amid-fears-of-painful-budget
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Theguardian
Consumer confidence in the UK has fallen sharply amid growing concerns over government plans for a "painful" budget, risking a hit to the economic recovery from the cost of living crisis.The latest barometer of sentiment from the data company GfK found consumer confidence fell to the lowest level...
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https://twitchy.com/samj/2024/09/20/democrats-are-now-the-trust-me-bro-party-lifelong-dem-goes-off-on-kamala-n2401209
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Twitchy
FINALLY.There's at least one Democrat out there who is saying the quiet part out loud ... nobody voted for Kamala Harris and she has not won a single primary but somehow she's their presidential candidate? What the Hell? This editor has been shouting about this insanity since the very powerful...
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https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2024/09/americans-confidence-in-safety-of-food-hits-record-low/
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Foodsafetynews
Two recent surveys of consumers show record lows in confidence of the safety of the U.S. food supply.
In a Gallup poll, 28 percent of survey respondents do not have much confidence, and 14 percent have "none at all."
In a survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC), survey...
In a Gallup poll, 28 percent of survey respondents do not have much confidence, and 14 percent have "none at all."
In a survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC), survey...
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https://www.intelligentciso.com/2024/09/20/fylde-coast-academy-trust-hit-by-cyberattack/
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Intelligentciso
Schools across Lancashire have been hit by a cyberattack, affecting the majority of their computer systems.
Dean Logan, CEO of the UK-based Fylde Coast Academy Trust, confirmed that the Blackpool-based trust had fallen victim to ransomware, which compromised the organisation's IT infrastructure...
Dean Logan, CEO of the UK-based Fylde Coast Academy Trust, confirmed that the Blackpool-based trust had fallen victim to ransomware, which compromised the organisation's IT infrastructure...
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https://news.sky.com/story/consumer-confidence-slumps-following-warnings-of-tough-choices-in-budget-ahead-13218170
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News
A long-running measure of consumer confidence has slumped to levels last seen at the start of the year following warnings of "tough choices" ahead in the looming budget.GfK's Consumer Confidence Index fell seven points in September to minus 20, with significant drops in predictions for personal...
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https://www.shinyshiny.tv/2024/09/instagram-boosts-privacy-with-teen-accounts-meta-bans-russia-state-media.html
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Shinyshiny
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/all-about-the-rhode-island-data-5157692/
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Jdsupra
Starting January 2026, businesses operating in Rhode Island will need to comply with the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act, a mouthful of a law abbreviated as RIDTPPA. (Not exactly catchy, is it?). Like many data privacy laws, its provisions are broad and complex. But if you need to bring your organization into compliance with the RIDTPPA, don't worry; here are all the basics.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3279174/hong-kongs-privacy-watchdog-warns-jobseekers-against-blind-ads-protect-personal-data
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Scmp
Commissioner of Privacy Ada Chung urges residents to ascertain employers' identities when applying for jobs and look out for 'unscrupulous' cons. Hong Kong's privacy commissioner has warned jobseekers to stay vigilant against "blind" employment advertisements to avoid potential misuse of personal data, as the watchdog has launched investigations into five firms for posting suspicious want ads.
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https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/ios-18-security-privacy-risks-settings-you-must-change/
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Geeky-gadgets
iOS 18 introduces a range of new settings designed to optimize your device's privacy, battery life, and overall performance. By making a few key adjustments, you can significantly enhance your user experience and protect your sensitive data from potential security risks. This comprehensive guide...
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https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/social-media-companies-engaged-vast-surveillance-ftc-finds-calling-sta-rcna171814
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Nbcnews
Popular social media platforms and video streaming services pose serious risks to user privacy, with children and teenagers most at risk, the Federal Trade Commission found in a report published Thursday. The report, which stretches more than 100 pages, details the data, advertising and recommendation-system efforts by these companies, and how they rely on information about users to sell ads.
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https://www.androidpolice.com/ftc-study-reveals-social-media-apps-are-exactly-as-bad-for-privacy-as-you-think-they-are/
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Androidpolice
Key Takeaways
A new FTC report highlights how social media and video streaming giants harvest 'vast' amounts of user data to fuel a multi-billion dollar targeted advertising industry.
Some companies fail to honor data-deletion requests from users, leaving personal data lingering.
Platforms...
A new FTC report highlights how social media and video streaming giants harvest 'vast' amounts of user data to fuel a multi-billion dollar targeted advertising industry.
Some companies fail to honor data-deletion requests from users, leaving personal data lingering.
Platforms...
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https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/399545/house-committee-advances-online-safety-privacy-bi.html
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Mediapost
A House Committee on Wednesday advanced the controversial Kids Online Safety Act, which would regulate how social media platforms display material to minors under 17. The proposed law, which the Energy and Commerce committee passed by a voice vote, aims to protect young people from harms that some observers have associated with social media use.
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https://www.pcmag.com/news/ftc-social-media-sites-are-vast-surveillance-operations
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Pcmag
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a report denouncing how social media companies collect and profit off user data, calling their practices a "vast surveillance" program."While lucrative for the companies, these surveillance practices can endanger people's privacy, threaten their freedoms,...
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https://blogs.cisco.com/gov/europe-digital-decade-connectivity-policies
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Blogs
As Europe moves towards its new mandate, futureproof digital infrastructures are a must-have. The network is the anchor of this transformation, and without it, the ambitious goals of digital transformation, sustainability, and security will remain out of reach. As mentioned by Mario Draghi in his...
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https://fortune.com/2024/09/19/ai-development-hijacked-big-tech-rich-nations-un-report-warns-tech-politics/
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Fortune
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often regarded as the modern-day equivalent of electricity, powering countless human interactions daily. However, startups and developing nations face a clear disadvantage as Big Tech companies and richer nations dominate the field, especially when it comes to two...