Tag: Data Privacy
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Can AI Talk to the Dead? Exploring Deathbots and Digital Afterlives
Can AI Really Talk to the Dead? As memory, mind, and media researchers push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, a provocative question persists: can AI faithfully replicate conversations with people who have died? The recent study published in Memory, Mind & Media investigates exactly this, testing AI-driven “deathbots” that simulate the voices, memories, and personalities…
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MHRA Publishes New Guidance for Using Mental Health Apps
New MHRA guidance aims to steer safer use of mental health apps The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today published fresh guidance designed to help the public navigate mental health apps and other digital health tools. Created in partnership with NHS England as part of a series of free online resources, the…
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Strengthening Child Safety Online: UAE’s New Digital Safety Law Now in Force
Introduction: A landmark step in protecting children online As children spend more time online, the responsible stewardship of digital spaces becomes a national priority. The United Arab Emirates has recently enacted a comprehensive child digital safety framework designed to shield minors from online risks, promote responsible online behavior, and clarify the roles of platforms, guardians,…
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Strengthening child safety online: UAE’s digital safety law is now in force
Overview: A turning point for child online safety in the UAE As children spend more time online, governments are stepping up to protect them from digital harm. The United Arab Emirates has introduced a comprehensive child digital safety law that is now in force, signaling a new era of accountability for online platforms, service providers,…
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How to Disable ACR on Your TV and Why It Makes a Big Difference
Understanding ACR on Smart TVs Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) is a feature found in many modern smart TVs that analyzes what you watch to gather viewing data. This can include the specific shows, apps, and even the duration of each session. While the goal is to improve recommendations and service quality, it also opens the…
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Siri Privacy Settlement Payouts Begin in the United States
Overview: US payouts kick off in a $95 million Siri privacy settlement Apple iPhone users in the United States have begun receiving payments tied to a $95 million class-action settlement over Siri privacy. Several claimants reported direct deposits this week, marking a concrete milestone in a case that raised questions about how voice data from…
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Microsoft Hands Over BitLocker Keys to FBI: Data Access Fallout
Overview: Microsoft discloses handing over BitLocker keys In a development that underscores the tension between data security and law enforcement access, Microsoft confirmed it provided BitLocker encryption keys for data stored on its servers during an FBI probe last year. The keys granted investigators access to data on three separate laptops, potentially exposing information that…
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US iPhone Users Start Receiving Payouts from $95 Million Siri Privacy Settlement
Millions to Benefit from Siri Privacy Settlement Apple iPhone users in the United States are starting to receive payouts tied to a $95 million settlement over Siri privacy concerns. The class action settlement, approved by a federal court, addresses allegations that audio recordings from Apple’s Siri were reviewed by contractors without sufficient notice or consent.…
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Microsoft Turns Over BitLocker Keys to FBI in Probe Involving Three Laptops
Overview of the Incident In a development reported last year, Microsoft handed over keys to BitLocker-encrypted data stored on its servers to the FBI as part of a criminal probe. The disclosure enabled access to information on three separate laptops, raising questions about how encrypted data is handled during investigations and the balance between security…
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Microsoft Turns Over BitLocker Keys to FBI: What It Means for Encrypted Data
Overview: A Gates- and Government-Enabled Access Moment Microsoft recently disclosed that it handed over BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI, granting access to data stored on three laptops during a probe conducted last year. BitLocker is Windows’ built-in encryption feature designed to protect data at rest, and the decision to provide keys marks a notable…