Privacy
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Information privacy is an aspect of data security that means protecting and proper handling of information. It includes determining what data can be shared with third parties and how it is legally collected. One can apply data privacy in multiple ways, such as data masking, encryption, and authentication. Privacy protection is crucial nowadays as it helps keep people who want to exploit your private data away from it.
Microsoft Now Reviews Skype and Cortana Audio Data in “Secure Facilities”
An interview with the former employee follows a summer report that revealed the fact that Microsoft hired third-party contractors who listened to Skype and Cortana voice recordings with “no security measures.”
Amazon Fired Several Employees Due to Customer Data Leak
Once again: Amazon has leaked customer data due to the company’s dishonest employees.
Reddit Policy Update: No Impersonation Is Now Allowed
Although impersonation reports only make up 2.3% of all reports, the platform is already taking action to try and prevent such content from spreading.
Apple Algorithms Scan Your Photos in iCloud
Apple confirmed that they scan iCloud pics with users’ agreement and use technology to check specific photos.
Twitter Will Test Its New Feature by Letting Users Limit or Disable Replies in Order to Combat Abuse
Twitter users will get an opportunity to decide who can participate in their conversations and threads by adjusting the new settings.
Wyze Labs Leaves Sensitive Data of 24 Million Users Exposed Online
The company says that the data leak occurred because of a human error that resulted in the temporary removal of security protocols on December 4th.
TikTok Is Now Banned From Use on Government-Issued Phones
The ban comes in a short while after the United States Navy had prohibited sailors from using TikTok on government devices over cybersecurity worries as well.