Privacy Rights Organization Zwiebelfreunde Raided by German Police
German police have executed a number of raids that affected privacy rights organization Zwiebelfreunde.
Category Archives: Privacy
Europe’s Proposed “E-Evidence” Package Draws Fire
A European proposal (dubbed “E-Evidence”) that would allow the American government to potentially wiretap European citizens is receiving backlash.
EU GDPR Comes Into Force, But Reaction Is Divided
Europe’s privacy laws, the GDPR is in force. While you might think privacy advocates would be happy, reaction seems to be a bit more divided.
Comcast Suffers Data Leak – Xfinity Customers Affected
It is yet another case of another data leak. This time, it affects Comcast’s Xfinity’s customers.
TeenSafe Suffers Data Leak – Thousands of Passwords Exposed
The controversial mobile app, TeenSafe, that allows parents to spy on their teens phone has suffered a data leak.
BBFC Unveils £10 “Porn Passes” So UK Residents Can Access Online Porn
If you are a UK resident, you may soon be asking a shopkeeper to buy a so-called “porn pass” if you wish to view explicit material online.
UK Government Accused of Negligence Over Age Verification Laws
Digital rights advocacy group Open Rights Group is accusing the government of negligence thanks to privacy concerns in the age verification laws.
Cambridge Analytica Declares Bankruptcy, Shuts Down
It was at the centre of the Facebook privacy controversy. Now, Cambridge Analytica is closing its doors.
LocalBox Suffers Data Leak – 48 Million Facebook, LinkedIn, Others Profiles Affected
Data collecting company LocalBox was recently exposed for leaking its own data. The leak affects 48 million profiles spread across Facebook, LinkedIn, and more.
Trump Considers, Then Backs Out of Rejoining TPP
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) made headlines when Trump considered rejoining. Now, he’s backing out of it.
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