3.2 million ‘right to be forgotten’ requests since 2014
The largest number of requests has been to remove a person’s professional information from search results—and they’re usually rejected.
Governments are demanding user data from Facebook in record numbers
According to Facebook’s latest transparency report, government requests for user data reached their highest level ever in the first six months of 2019, numbering...
Google’s smart city project: A privacy hot button
The Quayside project in Toronto has courted more controversy than excitement. Is Google upfront about its intentions?
ExpressVPN jointly launches industry initiative for internet safety
ExpressVPN, together with i2Coalition and four other VPN providers, launches the VPN Trust Initiative.
Tech that can spy on our brains is coming
Almost ten years ago, Facebook launched its facial recognition tool, which could identify people in photos uploaded onto the platform. Since then, we have...
Would you trade your privacy for free apps? Some don’t have a choice.
Every time you grant an app permission to access your contacts or listen to your microphone, you’re giving the app developer carte blanche to...
Infographic: The rise of facial recognition in airports
In a recent post, we spotlighted the growing use of face scans as a form of identification in airports, especially in the U.S. Here,...
How to make your photos more private on social media
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” so the old adage goes. Today, with virtually all photos taken digitally and in higher quality, they...
Are at-home DNA tests worth the privacy risks?
They’re convenient and offer intriguing information, but the proliferation of affordable genetic kits raises serious concerns.
Opt out of a face scan at the airport? Easier said than done.
This post was originally published on September 27, 2019. Air travel is stressful—from finding the best flight prices to lining up for what feels like...
