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Apple and Google suspend monitoring of voice recordings by humans
Apple is globally suspending the use of Siri voice recordings after reports emerged that contractors hired by the company listen to them to improve the voice assistant. TechCrunch, which broke the news, said Apple plans to issue a software update to seek users’ consent before letting them participate in the product improvement program. дальше »
2019-8-2 09:04 | |
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Researchers: Anonymized data does little to protect user privacy
Providing third-parties with data is a necessary cost of living in the 21st century. Whether it’s securing auto insurance, undergoing a routine examination at the dentist, or chatting up friends and relatives on Facebook, each of us will hand over about 1. дальше »
2019-7-30 03:10 | |
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India doesn’t want WhatsApp sharing your payment data with Facebook
Even as WhatsApp readies to launch its mobile payment service in India later this year, the government is concerned about its privacy and security ramifications. “Indian authorities are concerned that WhatsApp‘s payment service might share user data with group companies Facebook and Instagram, compromising the security, privacy and non-commercial information of its subscribers,” according to a report from the Economic Times. дальше »
2019-7-26 09:40 | |
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SmartX: The Blockchain DAG Project Enabling Scalability and Security
Coinspeaker SmartX: The Blockchain DAG Project Enabling Scalability and SecuritySmartX is a Blockchain DAG project aiming to solve the problems caused by centralization, such as threats to privacy and user data. дальше »
2019-7-24 12:35 | |
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Google will remove shady data-stealing Chrome extensions starting October 15
Google is making good on its “root-and-branch review” of third-party developer access to user data. The company has now said its new policy for Minimum Permission and updated User Data policy will be enforced starting October 15, 2019 — in other words, Chrome will no longer support sketchy extensions that gather data on your browsing activity. дальше »
2019-7-24 08:46 | |
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British MP Wants to Probe Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
A member of the British Parliament wants to probe Libra over concerns user data privacy. The news comes following similar legislative appearances before the U. S. Congress and adds to the growing negative sentiments around the project from across the globe. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:00 | |
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FaceApp Thrusts User Privacy into Spotlight amid Russian Ties
The “FaceApp” craze, in which users can use an application to see what they will look like when they are elderly, is experiencing a second wave of popularity. Yet privacy experts point out that FaceApp may just make it that much easier for your privacy to be invaded. дальше »
2019-7-18 02:00 | |
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Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful is positive about Libra and long on Facebook
Ever since Facebook released Libra’s whitepaper, governments across the world, including the U. S. government, have got their knickers in a knot. This could be due to Facebook’s history with user privacy, and its record of mistakes and mishaps over the years. дальше »
2019-7-17 19:30 | |
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Facebook Says it Will Use Swiss Agency to Oversee its Cryptocurrency’s Privacy, But is Yet to Even Contact Them
Facebook has been grilled today at a Senate Banking Committee hearing over its cryptocurrency project Libra. As part of the hearing, a representative for the social media giant claims the firm has been in contact with a Swiss agency to oversea data protection and user privacy. дальше »
2019-7-17 02:00 | |
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FTC, Facebook Land On $5 Billion Cambridge Analytica Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to hand out a $5 billion fine on Facebook regarding its handling of user privacy during the Cambridge Analytica data breach. The Justice Department is now expected to review and approve the settlement. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:43 | |
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Regain your Privacy on Bitcoin (BTC) with Bitcoinmix.org
Mixers have been an important part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem to improve user privacy and erase ties to criminals who have held those BTC before. As the need for privacy continues to be a hot topic of debate, every crypto enthusiast should be well versed with mixers. дальше »
2019-7-16 20:00 | |
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What Congress May Want To Know About Facebook's Libra
With Facebook set to meet with the Senate on Tuesday and the House on Wednesday, Washington insiders report that lawmakers will be interested in Libra's classification as a possible exchange-traded fund, what Facebook will do to ensure user privacy, and what the Swiss headquarters of the Libra Association will mean for US oversight of the project. дальше »
2019-7-16 18:45 | |
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Is This the Next Facebook? UK Social Network UHive Enters the Field with its Own Digital Currency, Receives $2.3 Million Funding
With a focus on incentivized content creation, its own digital economy, and safeguarded user privacy, UHive is set to change the social media landscape when it releases in October. Yeah, we’ve all heard the reports that Facebook is losing favor, and like much in life, all good things must come to an end. дальше »
2019-7-15 18:00 | |
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Coin Bitcoin Wallet – Security, privacy and user friendly interface all in one place
Coin Bitcoin Wallet is a free online wallet that supports some of the biggest cryptocurrencies on the market and all possible ERC20 tokens while offering security and privacy to its users. Take a look at the numerous benefits Coin Wallet has to offer you. дальше »
2019-7-11 13:15 | |
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Rumors Surge Amid Video Footage of ‘Police Raids’ at Tron – Not True Says Source
Rumors have broken out on Twitter, and crypto Reddit after user Hayden Otto (@haydenotto_) tweeted a video showing the Tron HQ lobby full of at least nine law enforcement officers, and several angry bystanders. дальше »
2019-7-9 18:54 | |
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Rumors Surge Amid Video Footage of ‘Police Raids’ at Tron – Not True Says Inside Source
Rumors have broken out on Twitter, and crypto Reddit after user Hayden Otto (@haydenotto_) tweeted a video showing the Tron HQ lobby supposedly full of at least nine law enforcement officers, and several angry bystanders. дальше »
2019-7-8 18:54 | |
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Social Media Outage Highlights Why Facebook Libra Cryptocurrency Puts Personal Privacy At Risk
A massive outage on Facebook and Instagram revealed hidden “tags” given to users photos on the popular social media platforms – tags that are used by the company to market to its users. It also may have revealed how their Libra cryptocurrency will become a Trojan Horse into user data. дальше »
2019-7-5 04:00 | |
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New Crypto Guidelines From FATF Have Far-Reaching Implications
The FATF (Financial Action Task Force) has revealed updated guidelines that would require cryptocurrency and digital asset exchanges—and potentially independent business owners and crypto holders—to share sensitive customer information as VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Providers), compromising user privacy and restricting crypto market access. дальше »
2019-6-25 09:53 | |
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Retaliation by Central Banks will ‘complicate legal matters’ for Facebook, says Circle Research on Libra
Facebook’s cryptocurrency initiative being subjected to criticism from lawmakers, despite being backed by industry giants, depicts the prevailing lack of trust between the social media giant and the government, owing to its “disregard for user privacy” as US Senator Maxine Waters put it. дальше »
2019-6-22 17:30 | |
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Privacy Is Paramount: How KYC Makes Us All Less Free
KYC (Know Your Customer) policies and endless private data collection, coupled with force-backed, violent legislation compromise the utility and ethics of crypto trading. An uncompromising stance on user privacy is critically important to crypto traders and peer-to-peer transaction. дальше »
2019-6-19 02:30 | |
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KaratGold Coin (KBC): Blockchain-powered IMpulse K1 Allows Users to Communicate over Blockchain Aiming User’s Security and Privacy
Coinspeaker KaratGold Coin (KBC): Blockchain-powered IMpulse K1 Allows Users to Communicate over Blockchain Aiming User’s Security and PrivacyGet the revolutionary cyber-protected, blockchain-enabled smartphone with built-in cold storage wallet and VoB technology – IMPulse K1 Smarthone. дальше »
2019-6-14 10:13 | |
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Google Chrome plans to cripple ad blockers, crypto-enabled Brave and Opera unyielding
Proposed changes to Google Chrome, the browser of choice for 63 percent of devices, would cripple ad blockers and other privacy-enhancing extensions. Meanwhile, Brave and Opera may deviate from Chrome to retain the functionality of these extensions. дальше »
2019-6-11 08:47 | |
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Amazon adds vocal command to delete saved Alexa recordings
Amazon recently announced an easy solution for privacy-conscious individuals to delete the devices’ saved recordings. Now, with a simple voice command, anyone with an Alexa-powered device can wipe it clean of previously recorded data. дальше »
2019-5-31 03:52 | |
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Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: The ‘Intrinsic Value’ Fallacy
A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against Bitcoin. One of the earliest criticisms of Bitcoin was that the underlying token in the system had no intrinsic value. дальше »
2019-6-4 23:41 | |
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Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths, The ‘Intrinsic Value’ Fallacy
A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against Bitcoin. One of the earliest criticisms of Bitcoin was that the underlying token in the system had no intrinsic value. дальше »
2019-5-31 23:41 | |
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Despite Improved Data Privacy, Hidden App Trackers Run Amok On iPhone
A recent series of Apple ads stated, "What happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone." But further investigation showed hidden trackers within the iPhone sending out personal user data to apps and services in the early morning hours. дальше »
2019-5-31 19:26 | |
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How Facebook’s GlobalCoin Will Probably Ruin Everything Good About Crypto
Facebook is finally admitting that they are pursuing the implementation of a digital currency dubbed “GlobalCoin”. If you’re familiar with Facebook (you have heard of Facebook, right?), you probably know they aren’t the most reputable when it comes to protecting user privacy. дальше »
2019-5-26 19:04 | |
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Block.one Releases EOSIO Explorer Interface to Improve Developer Experience
EOSIO Labs, an innovation hub established by Block. one announced the release of its EOSIO Explorer. The Explorer is a new web-based graphical user interface that is designed to help improve the experience of developers when interacting and monitoring EOS apps and networks during the development stage. дальше »
2019-5-21 17:19 | |
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Facebook experiences staffing problems due to its reputation
Scandals involving user data leaks hit Facebook's ability to find appropriate professionals. They are not in a hurry to go to work for an employer that earned the reputation of a company that does not respect users privacy. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:40 | |
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Blockstream Releases First Enterprise-Grade Product on Liquid
Security tokens are coming to Bitcoin, courtesy of Blockstream. The Bitcoin and blockchain technology company announced on May 15, 2019, the final day of the Consensus 2019 conference, that Liquid Securities, a platform for issuing and managing security tokens on its Liquid sidechain, is ready to go live. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:14 | |
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Twitter Privacy Gets Thrust into Spotlight as iOS User Data Is Leaked
By CCN: If we were given a dollar every time a tech behemoth “inadvertently” shared our data, we’d be as rich as their CEOs. Twitter is the latest to fess up about an oopsie, drawing more attention and questions about this disturbing trend among tech giants. дальше »
2019-5-15 00:08 | |
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Microsoft Picks Bitcoin to Create a New Identity System
Microsoft is developing a Bitcoin-based decentralized identity system that aims to significantly improve privacy, security, and control while achieving tens-of-thousands of operations per second. дальше »
2019-5-15 23:00 | |
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Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges
It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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Bakkt to Begin User Acceptance Testing for Bitcoin Futures and Custody in July
Bakkt, a company established with the purpose of serving institutions, merchants, and consumers in the cryptocurrency space, provided some updates regarding the launch of its Bitcoin futures contracts. дальше »
2019-5-13 18:45 | |
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Op Ed: Understanding the Latest FinCEN Guidance for Cryptocurrencies
On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
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Control as Liability
The regulatory and legal environment around internet-based services and applications has changed considerably over the last decade. When large-scale social networking platforms first became popular in the 2000s, the general attitude toward mass data collection was essentially “why not?”. дальше »
2019-5-11 04:03 | |
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Blockchain’s Distributed Ledger Technology Looks to Be the Answer to Modern Privacy Concerns
The proliferation of social media has to lead to an ever decreasing amount of privacy for the average internet user. Many who grew up with the internet bemoan the lack of privacy that the early internet had as a default. дальше »
2019-5-10 01:55 | |
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FinCEN issues guidance on privacy coins, LocalBitcoins sellers, prediction markets, and other crypto businesses
US regulatory agency FinCEN released new guidance on whether certain crypto businesses are regulated as money services businesses. Those who qualify fall under the scope of the agency and must comply with (sometimes costly) regulations that clash with user privacy. дальше »
2019-5-10 01:52 | |
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Sundar Pichai Says Google Committed to Protect User’s Privacy
At a time when people are becoming increasingly interested in knowing how social media platforms and other firms handle their personal data, Google CEO, Sundar Pichai has revealed that though the search engine giant uses people’s data to give them the best experience, they still put in much efforts to protect users’ privacy, according toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-9 15:00 | |
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Litecoin [LTC] transaction fees fall by a factor of 10 after the launch of Litecoin Core v0.17.1
Litecoin [LTC] has been creating headlines for being one of the best performing altcoins in 2019. While the community has praised the comeback of the “bitcoin spinoff,” LTC made headlines again after the launch of Litecoin Core v0. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:00 | |
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Eobot – A Crypto Exchange and Cost Effective Cloud Mining Solution
Mining Bitcoin and other Proof of Work (PoW) cryptocurrencies has traditionally required users to invest in expensive mining hardware, called ASICs, to mine new coins. Instead, some operators are using cloud mining solutions, which require little to no hardware to maintain, produce no heat and require virtually zero electricity for the user – with the cloud […] Eobot – A Crypto Exchange and Cost Effective Cloud Mining Solution was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Tech, Privacy, Bitcoin & Blockchain | Blokt. дальше »
2019-5-8 11:22 | |
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Tim Cook Believes Privacy Has Become a Crisis, Says Apple Treasures User Data
Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple has stated that its customers are not products. Instead, the company’s products are iPhones and iPads. For this reason, Cook added that Apple treasures its users’ data and would ensure that it is kept private and safe at all times. дальше »
2019-5-6 11:09 | |
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Google Bends to User Privacy Demands; Launches Auto-Delete Option for User Data
Google has announced its plan to add an auto-delete option for location history and web activity information on its blog, May 01, 2019. This comes as an acknowledgment to the rising demands for data privacy from its users. дальше »
2019-5-3 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin Core 0.18.0 Release: Here’s What’s New
Today, May 2, 2019, marks the official release of Bitcoin Core 0. 18. 0, the 18th generation of Bitcoin’s original software client launched by Satoshi Nakomoto almost 10 years ago, and still the dominant Bitcoin implementation on the network today. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:02 | |
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Percentage of CoinJoin Bitcoin Transactions Triples Over Past Year
According to a study released by Longhash on April 29, 2019, the relative usage of CoinJoin out of all bitcoin transactions has tripled in one year, currently sitting at 4. дальше »
2019-5-2 23:50 | |
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Slothee ICO
Slothee is a modern business networking platform aimed at connecting people with like-minded, insightful business professionals and veterans across all fields. It is disheartening to hear about data breaches, privacy issues and user tracking in current social networking applications which makes it hard to be relied upon by business professionals. дальше »
2019-4-26 03:33 | |
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Zuckerberg Envisions “Privacy-Focused Future” as FB Shares Soar on Expectation of $5 Billion in Fines over Privacy Concerns
Recently, Twitter and Snapchat released its better than terrible revenue data for Q1 that had all the eyes on Facebook which met user growth and beat market expectations on revenue. Q1 revenue amounted $15. дальше »
2019-4-25 19:24 | |
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