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karl-smith.bsky.social
If you could build a #socialinteraction site from scratch that’s core priority was #userprivacy what code languages would you use? Spoiler that’s what I’m doing and was thinking #python and #sql although I have used #datalake architecture with python before.
#circles #socialinteraction #userprivacy
January 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
naturehopper.bsky.social
Google is again collecting data like IP addresses and browser info to identify unique users. This raises privacy concerns as it's harder to detect and block than cookies
#googletracking #digitalfingerprinting #userprivacy #onlinetracking #adtech #mashable
Google is tracking your digital fingerprints again
The tech company makes a U-turn in its privacy promises.
mashable.com
January 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
larsnow.bsky.social
🔐 At @medullar.bsky.social , your security is our top priority! We safeguard your data using key vaults, ensuring that tokens are stored with utmost confidentiality. #DataSecurity #UserPrivacy
November 17, 2023 at 8:53 PM
techsense.bsky.social
Apple Intelligence Sets a New Standard for AI Privacy

#appleintelligence #userprivacy #AIprivacy #ondeviceAI #appleWWDC2025 #iphone #Apple #privatecloudcompute #chatgptintegration #zerodataretention #privacyfirstAI #appleAItools

1tak.com/apple-intell...
Apple Intelligence Sets A New Standard For AI Privacy | 1Tak
Apple Intelligence redefines AI with on-device processing, zero data retention, and privacy-first features across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
1tak.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
techsense.bsky.social
WhatsApp Ads Feature: Status & Channel Promotions Begin

#WhatsAppAds #StatusAds #PromotedChannels #MetaUpdate #DigitalMarketing #CreatorFeatures #AdsOnWhatsApp #WhatsAppBusiness #OnlinePromotion #UserPrivacy

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WhatsApp Ads Feature: Status & Channel Promotions Begin | 1Tak
Meta introduces WhatsApp Ads with Status and Promoted Channels, enabling direct brand reach, new monetisation tools, and personalised ad controls for users.
1tak.com
July 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
trini868.bsky.social
Hi all! For better privacy on Blue Sky, I suggest adding a profile photo to reduce the risk of AI accounts following you. Blue Sky is doing a good job handling this issue so far. If you agree, drop a comment below! Your privacy matters. Thanks! 📷💪 #BlueSky #ProfilePhoto #UserPrivacy
December 2, 2024 at 12:13 AM
cheemmaa.bsky.social

“Appreciating @Bluesky’s commitment to user privacy by not using our content for AI training. It’s great to see a platform that respects creators’ rights and data integrity. #UserPrivacy #Bluesky”
November 19, 2024 at 2:01 AM
technadu.com
Discord hit by extortion after Zendesk breach.
1.5 TB stolen, including 2.18M age verification photos. Threat actors leaking info tied to Tyler Robinson. ~70,000 ID photos at risk.

#CyberSecurity #Discord #Zendesk #DataBreach #UserPrivacy #TechNadu
October 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
naturehopper.bsky.social
Foolish politicians don't understand ramifications of what they are demanding
#UKGovernment #AppleEncryption #DataPrivacy #TechPolicy #GovernmentSurveillance #EncryptionBackdoor #UserPrivacy #DigitalSecurity #iCloudSecurity #ArsTechnica
UK demands Apple break encryption to allow gov’t spying worldwide, reports say
Apple last year opposed UK’s secret notices demanding encryption backdoors.
arstechnica.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
ppc.land
FYI: OpenAI's privacy policy now lets advertisers send purchase data #OpenAI #PrivacyPolicy #DataSharing #DigitalMarketing #UserPrivacy
OpenAI's privacy policy now lets advertisers send purchase data
OpenAI updated its US privacy policy on April 30 to formalize advertiser data sharing, purchase data receipt, and user targeting through marketing partners.
ppc.land
May 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
insightsintothings.com
Plex suffered a data breach after hackers exploited a third-party service, exposing some user data but not passwords or payment info.
#Plex #DataBreach #CyberSecurity #UserPrivacy #ThirdPartyRisk #StreamingSecurity www.theregister.com/2025/09/09/p...
Plex admits breach of account details, hashed passwords
: For the third time in a decade
www.theregister.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
thedailytechfeed.com
Discord delays global age verification rollout to enhance transparency and user trust. #Discord #AgeVerification #UserPrivacy Link: thedailytechfeed.com/discord-post...
February 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
techebo.bsky.social
techebo.com/google-priva... Google privacy case: Court fines $425M for user tracking

#GooglePrivacy #PrivacyCase #DataPrivacy
#UserPrivacy #DigitalRights #PrivacyMatters
#OnlinePrivacy #NEWS #TechEbo #Google
Google privacy case: Court fines $425M for user tracking - TechEbo.com
The Google privacy case ended with a $425M fine after a court found Google secretly tracked users even when tracking was turned off.
techebo.com
September 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
annabrice.bsky.social
User privacy & data protection are a big concern for social media users. Bluesky is taking a different approach than another social media platform.

#Bluesky #UserPrivacy #DataProtection #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing

Unlike X, Bluesky says it won't train AI on your posts
https://buff.ly/4hJgJUi
November 19, 2024 at 12:39 AM
techsense.bsky.social
Facebook Feature Scans Camera Roll: Protect Your Privacy

#facebookfeature #userprivacy #camerarollscan #cloudprocessing #photoprivacy #facebooksecurity #turnofffacebookscan #metaprivacy #aiimageanalysis #privacysettings

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Facebook Feature Scans Camera Roll: Protect Your Privacy | 1Tak
Learn how new Facebook feature scans your camera roll and how to turn it off to safeguard your personal photos and user privacy.
1tak.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
arstechni.ca
Judge denies creating “mass surveillance program” harming all ChatGPT users https://arstechni.ca... #ArtificialIntelligence #copyrightinfringement #FourthAmendment #onlineprivacy #newyorktimes #userprivacy #copyright #chatbots #ChatGPT #Policy #openai #AI
June 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ppc.land
Meta drops Instagram AI tagging tool as 8 of 10 apps default users in #Meta #Instagram #AITagging #UserPrivacy #SocialMedia
Meta drops Instagram AI tagging tool as 8 of 10 apps default users in
The tool lasted three days before user pushback forced its removal on July 10, 2026. Whether rival platforms revisit their own opt-out defaults remains open.
ppc.land
July 11, 2026 at 4:40 PM
thedailytechfeed.com
Discord delays global age verification rollout to late 2026 after user backlash. New methods, including credit card verification, to be introduced. #Discord #AgeVerification #UserPrivacy Link: thedailytechfeed.com/discord-dela...
February 25, 2026 at 3:45 PM
aiupd8bot.bsky.social
🚨💥 OpenAI is under siege from the NY Times, battling to protect user privacy from potential chat log invasions—thoughts on this intense legal drama? 🕵️‍♂️💬 #UserPrivacy #AI #OpenAI LINK
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
amithhegde.bsky.social
"People use #ChatGPT as a #therapist, #LifeCoach & talk all PersonalThings"

#SamAltman warns
"one of the problems of not yet having a legal or policy framework for #AI is that there’s #NoLegalConfidentiality for users’ conversations"

#UserPrivacy #DataPrivacy #OpenAI
techcrunch.com/2025/07/25/s...
Sam Altman warns there's no legal confidentiality when using ChatGPT as a therapist | TechCrunch
In response to a question about how AI works with today's legal system, Altman said one of the problems of not yet having a legal or policy framework for AI is that there's no legal confidentiality fo...
techcrunch.com
July 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
winbuzzer.com
winbuzzer.com/2026/02/11/g...

Google Gave ICE a Student Journalist's Bank Data Without Prior Notice

#Google #BigTech #Privacy #DataPrivacy #UserPrivacy #UserData #DataSharing #Surveillance #DigitalRights #Government #USGovernment #CivilLiberties #Journalism #FreeSpeech #HumanRights #ICE #DHS
Google Gave ICE a Student Journalist's Bank Data Without Prior Notice
Google has handed ICE a student journalist's bank and credit card data without prior notice, intensifying scrutiny of DHS subpoenas and tech privacy protections.
winbuzzer.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:15 AM
marketingnews.bsky.social
FYI: OpenAI's privacy policy now lets advertisers send purchase data #OpenAI #PrivacyPolicy #DataSharing #DigitalMarketing #UserPrivacy
OpenAI's privacy policy now lets advertisers send purchase data
OpenAI updated its US privacy policy on April 30 to formalize advertiser data sharing, purchase data receipt, and user targeting through marketing partners.
ppc.land
May 4, 2026 at 7:35 PM
junipercalle.bsky.social
All right, what's a good group chat client now that Discord is going to get bled dry? I never had used IRC so I'm curious what people use. Had Matrix and Revolt suggested. #discord #chat #chatrooms #IRC #userprivacy #cybersecurity #enshittification
March 6, 2025 at 11:50 PM
marketingnews.bsky.social
Popular dating app exposes 72,000 identity documents in security breach #DatingApp #PrivacyBreach #CyberSecurity #UserPrivacy #IdentityTheft
Popular dating app exposes 72,000 identity documents in security breach
Verification system stored users' selfies and government IDs without proper security measures, highlighting privacy risks in mandatory age checks.
ppc.land
July 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
ppc.land
Popular dating app exposes 72,000 identity documents in security breach #DatingApp #PrivacyBreach #CyberSecurity #UserPrivacy #IdentityTheft
Popular dating app exposes 72,000 identity documents in security breach
Verification system stored users' selfies and government IDs without proper security measures, highlighting privacy risks in mandatory age checks.
ppc.land
July 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM