« Largest data breach on record » is what the new ICCL Report says. The #tech giants geotag us nearly 400 times a day 📍 Read more 👇 iccl.ie/digital-data/iccl-re…

The amount of data collected by our devices is unimaginable, especially because of labyrinthian backdoors. Thanks to @swodinsky who suggests solutions to protect our privacy as much as possible, for @gizmodo. gizmodo.com/your-phone-is-a-…

"Even without a ban, there are signs that widespread microtargeting may be drawing to a close" — @NicholasVinocur The objective of non-targeted advertising is threefold: privacy, security, avoidance of filter bubbles. We offer it at Qwant. politico.eu/article/targeted…

Your online privacy also depends on the privacy that your friends give you. Without any bad intentions, those around you can violate this privacy by exposing you too much on the Internet. @dietz_meredith for @lifehacker #PrivacyMatters lifehacker.com/how-much-priv…

“When using Qwant, users can be certain that their browsing history isn’t stored, they aren’t profiled, and that they aren’t targeted through personalized ads.” Thank you @mikemuch and @pcmag for the mention 🙌 uk.pcmag.com/software-servic…

“The industry must do better in telling the consumer exactly how their data is being used and what utility it brings to the consumer.” Let's move towards a new web: privacy, transparency, ethics. 🔐 — @TEJINDER_GILL @timesofindia timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Companies have developed software to detect human emotions during video conferencing of salespeople. Methods that raise ethical questions about the use of machines towards humans. — @KateKayeReports @Protocol protocol.com/enterprise/emot…

A study conducted by @Avast shows that: - 36% rarely, or never, read Ts and Cs - 26% don’t have the time to read privacy policy - 29% are confused by cookie policies - 69% worry about their online privacy express.co.uk/life-style/sci…

« We got to stop companies from selling your data in the first place » People are increasingly concerned about online security and privacy. For @itsfarazjaved's paper, @markkap996 gives tips to protect yourself. wxyz.com/news/local-news/onl…

« AI is capable of finding potential data vulnerabilities and amend them before an attack can take advantage. » — @AaronPeterHurst Technological advances can be used to make the web better, more ethical and safer. 🔒 information-age.com/how-data…

« According to estimates, around 75% of Apple users are opting out from tracking » — @KateOflaherty When web users are given a choice, they refuse to be tracked. The right to privacy on the Internet should be offered to all. raconteur.net/marketing/digi…

The location data industry has become a market in its own right. With trackers, companies can follow us and resell this data. — via @alfredwkng and @jonkeegan explain how this business works @themarkup themarkup.org/ask-the-markup…

“The safety and protection of online daters has become crucial” — @timsandle Dating sites have particularly private and confidential information about their users. Recent data leaks from some of them have shown the need for these players to protect data. digitaljournal.com/tech-scie…

#UkraineRussiaWar In accordance with the EU sanctions, we have removed the Russian state media RT and Sputnik from our results today. The neutral web should not be used for war propaganda.

Firefox, Brave, Safari: @CNET guides us through the settings we need to change in the browsers we use to best protect our online privacy. More tips to improve our daily security, thanks @RaeHodge! cnet.com/tech/services-and-s…

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Data privacy is complex, but it’s only hard if you wait until you are up against a hard deadline to create your privacy program. @redcloveradvsrs outlines the expectations and changes in privacy for 2022. #PrivacyMatters forbes.com/sites/forbesbusin…