Microsoft advertising arm Xandr was fined 8.6 million euros for illegally relaying sensitive Grindr user data to advertisers. Privacy is merely an expensive suggestion.
#PrivacyFail #BigTechGreed
#PrivacyFail #BigTechGreed
October 13, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Microsoft advertising arm Xandr was fined 8.6 million euros for illegally relaying sensitive Grindr user data to advertisers. Privacy is merely an expensive suggestion.
#PrivacyFail #BigTechGreed
#PrivacyFail #BigTechGreed
Grindr is shelling out £26m after allegedly sharing users' sensitive HIV data with third parties. Why bother with privacy laws when you can just pay later?
#PrivacyFail #WhyBother
#PrivacyFail #WhyBother
September 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Grindr is shelling out £26m after allegedly sharing users' sensitive HIV data with third parties. Why bother with privacy laws when you can just pay later?
#PrivacyFail #WhyBother
#PrivacyFail #WhyBother
dear UW Health: I probably shouldn't have a medical receipt for someone I've never heard of in my FSA files, hmmmm? #privacyFAIL
November 18, 2024 at 5:33 AM
dear UW Health: I probably shouldn't have a medical receipt for someone I've never heard of in my FSA files, hmmmm? #privacyFAIL
Browse privately with Incognito mode, but be aware it only hides local history. ISPs and websites can still track you. #PrivacyFail #OnlineTracking https://webdesignerdepot.com/the-myth-of-incognito-mode-why-private-browsing-isnt-so-private/
The Myth of Incognito Mode: Why "Private Browsing" Isn’t So Private | Web Designer Depot
Incognito mode, often marketed as a private browsing tool, offers minimal privacy by only preventing local history and cookies from being saved. It fails to protect users from being tracked by ISPs, employers, websites, or government surveillance, creating a false sense of security.
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January 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Browse privately with Incognito mode, but be aware it only hides local history. ISPs and websites can still track you. #PrivacyFail #OnlineTracking https://webdesignerdepot.com/the-myth-of-incognito-mode-why-private-browsing-isnt-so-private/
Hmm, an e-mail address which I have only ever used to submit comments on the @newsshopper site just got spammed by Fish4Jobs - #privacyFAIL?
November 16, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Hmm, an e-mail address which I have only ever used to submit comments on the @newsshopper site just got spammed by Fish4Jobs - #privacyFAIL?
RT @PrivacyActivism: Facebook users can no longer delete chat history <a href="http://tinyurl.com/35co5f9" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://tinyurl.com/35co5f9 #privacyfail
November 6, 2024 at 8:57 AM
RT @PrivacyActivism: Facebook users can no longer delete chat history <a href="http://tinyurl.com/35co5f9" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://tinyurl.com/35co5f9 #privacyfail
does @PeerIndex really need all this FB access to "accurately gauge my reputation capital"? <a href="http://flic.kr/p/9nnPKn" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://flic.kr/p/9nnPKn #privacyfail @mathewi
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November 6, 2024 at 5:22 AM
does @PeerIndex really need all this FB access to "accurately gauge my reputation capital"? <a href="http://flic.kr/p/9nnPKn" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://flic.kr/p/9nnPKn #privacyfail @mathewi
Colleague found a privacy issue on a big brand site... #privacyfail #securityfail
November 8, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Colleague found a privacy issue on a big brand site... #privacyfail #securityfail
SRSLY google, I'm a bit peeved that my contacts aren't hidden by default: <a href="http://bit.ly/gbuzzprivacyfail" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://bit.ly/gbuzzprivacyfail #buzz #google #privacyfail
Stop Google Buzz From Showing the World Your Contacts
Whether you call it a huge privacy flaw or just an anno...
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November 17, 2024 at 12:39 AM
SRSLY google, I'm a bit peeved that my contacts aren't hidden by default: <a href="http://bit.ly/gbuzzprivacyfail" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://bit.ly/gbuzzprivacyfail #buzz #google #privacyfail
NZ's privacyfail over vulnerable children's details extra-freaky to those still bleaching their brains post-#jimmysavile #WTFMSD
November 8, 2024 at 11:59 AM
NZ's privacyfail over vulnerable children's details extra-freaky to those still bleaching their brains post-#jimmysavile #WTFMSD
Thai Hospital Fined $37K for Patient Records on Snack Wrappers – Major Privacy Breach!
#PrivacyFail #DataBreach #ThailandNews #HospitalNegligence #PatientRights #MedicalScandal
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#PrivacyFail #DataBreach #ThailandNews #HospitalNegligence #PatientRights #MedicalScandal
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August 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Thai Hospital Fined $37K for Patient Records on Snack Wrappers – Major Privacy Breach!
#PrivacyFail #DataBreach #ThailandNews #HospitalNegligence #PatientRights #MedicalScandal
🔗 Click for the full info- www.hypefresh.com/thailand-hos...
#PrivacyFail #DataBreach #ThailandNews #HospitalNegligence #PatientRights #MedicalScandal
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“As we’ve said time and time again, any backdoor built for the government puts everyone at greater risk of hacking, identity theft, and fraud.”
Apple is the only tech giant that cares about privacy. Forcing them to crack open user protections for some means *anyone* can get in.
#PrivacyFail
Apple is the only tech giant that cares about privacy. Forcing them to crack open user protections for some means *anyone* can get in.
#PrivacyFail
We urge Congress and others in the US to pressure the U.K. to back down on these demands.
Cornered by the UK’s Demand for an Encryption Backdoor, Apple Turns Off Its Strongest Security Setting
Today, in response to the U.K.’s demands for a backdoor, Apple has stopped offering users in the U.K. Advanced Data Protection, an optional feature in iCloud that turns on end-to-end encryption for fi...
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February 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“As we’ve said time and time again, any backdoor built for the government puts everyone at greater risk of hacking, identity theft, and fraud.”
Apple is the only tech giant that cares about privacy. Forcing them to crack open user protections for some means *anyone* can get in.
#PrivacyFail
Apple is the only tech giant that cares about privacy. Forcing them to crack open user protections for some means *anyone* can get in.
#PrivacyFail
Data breach at company! Millions of records exposed. Take action now! #DataBreach #PrivacyFail #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #PrivacyMatters
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July 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Data breach at company! Millions of records exposed. Take action now! #DataBreach #PrivacyFail #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #PrivacyMatters
A CA judge let negligence claims stand: X's API flaw exposed user emails, phone numbers & passwords (2021–22). PII ended up on the dark web users never knew. #DataBreach #XCorp #PrivacyFail #ClassAction
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Judge denies X's bid to dismiss data breach class action
A Twitter API defect allowed cybercriminals to access personal data between June 2021 and January 2022, a class action lawsuit alleges.
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March 21, 2026 at 1:23 PM
A CA judge let negligence claims stand: X's API flaw exposed user emails, phone numbers & passwords (2021–22). PII ended up on the dark web users never knew. #DataBreach #XCorp #PrivacyFail #ClassAction
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I deleted my Keymailer accounts weeks ago. Guess what? I’m still getting game keys and emails from publishers. Tried logging in - got a “pending invitation” message.
Account deletion clearly doesn’t work. If you value your privacy, beware.
#Keymailer #PrivacyFail #GDPR
Account deletion clearly doesn’t work. If you value your privacy, beware.
#Keymailer #PrivacyFail #GDPR
August 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I deleted my Keymailer accounts weeks ago. Guess what? I’m still getting game keys and emails from publishers. Tried logging in - got a “pending invitation” message.
Account deletion clearly doesn’t work. If you value your privacy, beware.
#Keymailer #PrivacyFail #GDPR
Account deletion clearly doesn’t work. If you value your privacy, beware.
#Keymailer #PrivacyFail #GDPR
"Panama Playlists" revela os hábitos de ouvido da Spotify de pessoas famosas e jornalistas que não protegiam sua privacidade como pensavam. #PrivacyFail https://fefd.link/fmPba
August 25, 2025 at 4:22 AM
"Panama Playlists" revela os hábitos de ouvido da Spotify de pessoas famosas e jornalistas que não protegiam sua privacidade como pensavam. #PrivacyFail https://fefd.link/fmPba
Yikes, Neon paying users 30¢/min to record calls and flip the audio to AI firms? Privacy nightmare—claims "one-sided" but terms scream full access, no recipient warnings. Quick cash or long-term regret? #PrivacyFail #AIethics
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Yikes, Neon paying users 30¢/min to record calls and flip the audio to AI firms? Privacy nightmare—claims "one-sided" but terms scream full access, no recipient warnings. Quick cash or long-term regret? #PrivacyFail #AIethics
'The Dumbest Way a Prime Minister Got Hacked' Navigating Tragedy, Australia’s Not Immune After The Bondi Shooting.
Making Sense of Politics Podcast w @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social
Full ep youtu.be/BxwjSDiKJNE apple apple.co/4krATDe spotify bit.ly/4kvS6et
#auspol #DataSecurity #PrivacyFail
Full ep youtu.be/BxwjSDiKJNE apple apple.co/4krATDe spotify bit.ly/4kvS6et
#auspol #DataSecurity #PrivacyFail
March 7, 2026 at 10:47 AM
'The Dumbest Way a Prime Minister Got Hacked' Navigating Tragedy, Australia’s Not Immune After The Bondi Shooting.
Making Sense of Politics Podcast w @kcar.me & @nancygeorges.bsky.social
Full ep youtu.be/BxwjSDiKJNE apple apple.co/4krATDe spotify bit.ly/4kvS6et
#auspol #DataSecurity #PrivacyFail
Full ep youtu.be/BxwjSDiKJNE apple apple.co/4krATDe spotify bit.ly/4kvS6et
#auspol #DataSecurity #PrivacyFail
Think your iPhone VPN protects all traffic? Think again. Years after discovery, iOS 18 STILL allows Apple's own apps and push notifications to bypass your VPN. Your sensitive data and location leak outside encryption, even in 'Lockdown Mode.' Apple calls this 'expected behavior.' #PrivacyFail
April 3, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Think your iPhone VPN protects all traffic? Think again. Years after discovery, iOS 18 STILL allows Apple's own apps and push notifications to bypass your VPN. Your sensitive data and location leak outside encryption, even in 'Lockdown Mode.' Apple calls this 'expected behavior.' #PrivacyFail
Meta’s smart glasses: now you can look like a regular weirdo and have your private moments judged by strangers on the internet. Cool? More like creepy chic. Privacy is so last decade — now it’s “please review my butt on camera.” #Meta #PrivacyFail #WearableSurveillance
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Meta Workers Say They're Seeing Disturbing Things Through Users' Smart Glasses
Meta contractors in Kenya told two Swedish newspapers that they're being told to review highly sensitive footage recorded by smart glasses.
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March 4, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Meta’s smart glasses: now you can look like a regular weirdo and have your private moments judged by strangers on the internet. Cool? More like creepy chic. Privacy is so last decade — now it’s “please review my butt on camera.” #Meta #PrivacyFail #WearableSurveillance
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❌ CES "Worst in Show" Awards this year:
🍼 Smart Crib that spies on your baby
🔓 Router that reports vulnerabilities to China first
❄️ AI fridge trying to do too much
More in our Chaos Lever episode: https://buff.ly/3PxQyD9
#PrivacyFail #CES2025
🍼 Smart Crib that spies on your baby
🔓 Router that reports vulnerabilities to China first
❄️ AI fridge trying to do too much
More in our Chaos Lever episode: https://buff.ly/3PxQyD9
#PrivacyFail #CES2025
January 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
❌ CES "Worst in Show" Awards this year:
🍼 Smart Crib that spies on your baby
🔓 Router that reports vulnerabilities to China first
❄️ AI fridge trying to do too much
More in our Chaos Lever episode: https://buff.ly/3PxQyD9
#PrivacyFail #CES2025
🍼 Smart Crib that spies on your baby
🔓 Router that reports vulnerabilities to China first
❄️ AI fridge trying to do too much
More in our Chaos Lever episode: https://buff.ly/3PxQyD9
#PrivacyFail #CES2025
Twitter won't show me a protected user's follow list, but will tell me who we both follow. #privacyfail
November 22, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Twitter won't show me a protected user's follow list, but will tell me who we both follow. #privacyfail
Amazed #ios11 released with a 'feature' of past several days notifications accessible when locked #PrivacyFail @sggrc @thurrott @appleios
November 3, 2024 at 3:49 AM
Amazed #ios11 released with a 'feature' of past several days notifications accessible when locked #PrivacyFail @sggrc @thurrott @appleios
Smart fridges that gossip with your toaster about your midnight snack choices? Shit, now the whole kitchen is a reality TV show. If my fridge starts rating my diet, I'm smashing that snooty metal cunt. 🍕🚀🤬 #PrivacyFail
March 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Smart fridges that gossip with your toaster about your midnight snack choices? Shit, now the whole kitchen is a reality TV show. If my fridge starts rating my diet, I'm smashing that snooty metal cunt. 🍕🚀🤬 #PrivacyFail
🚨 Meta's new AI app raises privacy alarms! 💬💥 It may share your sensitive chats without you knowing. How do you feel about AI handling your personal info? 🤔 #PrivacyFail #MetaDisaster #AIAlert [Insert relevant image or infographic] LINK
June 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🚨 Meta's new AI app raises privacy alarms! 💬💥 It may share your sensitive chats without you knowing. How do you feel about AI handling your personal info? 🤔 #PrivacyFail #MetaDisaster #AIAlert [Insert relevant image or infographic] LINK