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Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Encryption Feature From UK After Backdoor Order
Apple is discontinuing its most advanced encrypted security feature, Advanced Data Protection, for new users in the UK. This follows a government order to create a backdoor for user data access. This optional feature provides end-to-end encryption for a range of user data, including iCloud storage, device backups, web bookmarks, voice memos, notes,...
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Apple To Stop Full End-To-End Data Protection Tool For UK Users
Apple said on Friday it could no longer offer full end-to-end encryption for British customers and iPhone users, following US media reports the UK government had asked for global data access.
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New Downloads of DeepSeek Suspended in South Korea, Data Protection Agency Says
New downloads of DeepSeek have temporarily been suspended in South Korea. The AI firm was not in compliance with certain personal data protection guidelines in the country, prompting the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) to take the action.
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DeepSeek May Face Further Regulatory Actions, European Data Protection Board Says
DeepSeek may face more actions from national regulators in the future, Europe's privacy watchdog said on Tuesday, underscoring the bloc's concerns about the rising popularity of the cheap Chinese Artificial Intelligence startup.
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Italy's Regulator Blocks Chinese AI App DeepSeek on Data Protection
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante has directed DeepSeek to restrict its AI assistant in Italy. The Garante's order - aimed at protecting Italian users' data - came after the Chinese companies that supply the DeepSeek chatbot service provided information that "was considered to totally insufficient."
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DeepSeek Blocked on App Store, Google Play Store in Italy
DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy. Ireland's Data Protection Commission said it had also requested information from DeepSeek about data processing in relation to Irish users.
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Data Privacy Day 2025: Top Apple Privacy Features to Enable on Your Devices
Data Privacy Day 2025 is celebrated every January 28, as a day for individuals to learn about the importance of protecting their personal data and privacy. It is imperative for users to be aware of privacy risks and learn how to address them. Apple customers can utilise the company's privacy-centric features for enhanced protection, which we have l...
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Brazil Suspends Sam Altman’s Iris-Scanning World Project, ANPD Issues Notice to Parent FirmÂ
The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has suspended the services of World project within the country. A notice about the development was issued over the weekend to Sam Altman’s tech firm Tools for Humanity (TFH), that parents the World project.Â
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New Soil Carbon Measurement Method Could Boost Trust in Carbon Credit Markets
Direct soil carbon measurement is being explored as a more accurate method for verifying carbon storage in agriculture. Unlike predictive models, which can be unreliable, this method provides solid data that improves carbon credit market trust. A recent study showed how direct measurements could scale cost-effectively across large areas, supporting...
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Data Breach Exposed Precise Location Information of Millions Using Popular Smartphone Apps
A data breach exposed precise location information from millions of users from popular apps. The hacker who breached Gravy Analytics allegedly obtained data revealing users' home and workplace locations. iOS and Android smartphones were affected, though some iPhone users might have been protected by a feature introduced with iOS 14.5.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Allegedly Permitted Llama AI Models’ Training on Copyrighted Materials
Meta is facing a copyright lawsuit over allegedly using copyrighted works to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The lawsuit was filed by multiple complainants that also include several bestselling authors. The primary allegation against the tech giant is that it used pirated e-books and articles to train the older versions of its Llama ...
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NASA's LEXI Mission Will Explore Earth’s Magnetic Shield from the Moon
NASA is preparing for the launch of the Lunar Environment Heliospheric X-ray Imager (LEXI) aboard Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, scheduled for January 15. The mission will observe Earth’s magnetosphere, capturing X-ray images that reveal how the planet's magnetic shield reacts to solar wind. This project could improve predictions of geoma...
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Apple Highlights Siri’s Privacy-Focused Approach Amid Growing Data Security Concerns
Apple issued a statement on Wednesday highlighting the company’s commitment to protecting user data processed by Siri. The statement came just days after the Cupertino-based tech giant agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that claimed that Apple recorded private conversations with the voice assistant and sold them to third parties suc...
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Draft Data Protection Rules Mandate Due Diligence, Explicit Consent for Processing Children's Data
The recently released draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules specify that parent's verifiable consent will have to be obtained by social media or online platforms before children can create any account.
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Parents' Consent Must For Children's Social Media Accounts: Draft Data Rules
A child will need the consent of an adult for opening social media accounts, according to the draft rules proposed for the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. The adult can be either a parent or a guardian, the draft rules say.
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Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Encryption Feature From UK After Backdoor Order
Apple is discontinuing its most advanced encrypted security feature, Advanced Data Protection, for new users in the UK. This follows a government order to create a backdoor for user data access. This optional feature provides end-to-end encryption for a range of user data, including iCloud storage, device backups, web bookmarks, voice memos, notes,...
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Apple To Stop Full End-To-End Data Protection Tool For UK Users
Apple said on Friday it could no longer offer full end-to-end encryption for British customers and iPhone users, following US media reports the UK government had asked for global data access.
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New Downloads of DeepSeek Suspended in South Korea, Data Protection Agency Says
New downloads of DeepSeek have temporarily been suspended in South Korea. The AI firm was not in compliance with certain personal data protection guidelines in the country, prompting the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) to take the action.
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DeepSeek May Face Further Regulatory Actions, European Data Protection Board Says
DeepSeek may face more actions from national regulators in the future, Europe's privacy watchdog said on Tuesday, underscoring the bloc's concerns about the rising popularity of the cheap Chinese Artificial Intelligence startup.
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Italy's Regulator Blocks Chinese AI App DeepSeek on Data Protection
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante has directed DeepSeek to restrict its AI assistant in Italy. The Garante's order - aimed at protecting Italian users' data - came after the Chinese companies that supply the DeepSeek chatbot service provided information that "was considered to totally insufficient."
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DeepSeek Blocked on App Store, Google Play Store in Italy
DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy. Ireland's Data Protection Commission said it had also requested information from DeepSeek about data processing in relation to Irish users.
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Data Privacy Day 2025: Top Apple Privacy Features to Enable on Your Devices
Data Privacy Day 2025 is celebrated every January 28, as a day for individuals to learn about the importance of protecting their personal data and privacy. It is imperative for users to be aware of privacy risks and learn how to address them. Apple customers can utilise the company's privacy-centric features for enhanced protection, which we have l...
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Brazil Suspends Sam Altman’s Iris-Scanning World Project, ANPD Issues Notice to Parent FirmÂ
The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has suspended the services of World project within the country. A notice about the development was issued over the weekend to Sam Altman’s tech firm Tools for Humanity (TFH), that parents the World project.Â
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New Soil Carbon Measurement Method Could Boost Trust in Carbon Credit Markets
Direct soil carbon measurement is being explored as a more accurate method for verifying carbon storage in agriculture. Unlike predictive models, which can be unreliable, this method provides solid data that improves carbon credit market trust. A recent study showed how direct measurements could scale cost-effectively across large areas, supporting...
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Data Breach Exposed Precise Location Information of Millions Using Popular Smartphone Apps
A data breach exposed precise location information from millions of users from popular apps. The hacker who breached Gravy Analytics allegedly obtained data revealing users' home and workplace locations. iOS and Android smartphones were affected, though some iPhone users might have been protected by a feature introduced with iOS 14.5.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Allegedly Permitted Llama AI Models’ Training on Copyrighted Materials
Meta is facing a copyright lawsuit over allegedly using copyrighted works to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The lawsuit was filed by multiple complainants that also include several bestselling authors. The primary allegation against the tech giant is that it used pirated e-books and articles to train the older versions of its Llama ...
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NASA's LEXI Mission Will Explore Earth’s Magnetic Shield from the Moon
NASA is preparing for the launch of the Lunar Environment Heliospheric X-ray Imager (LEXI) aboard Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, scheduled for January 15. The mission will observe Earth’s magnetosphere, capturing X-ray images that reveal how the planet's magnetic shield reacts to solar wind. This project could improve predictions of geoma...
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Apple Highlights Siri’s Privacy-Focused Approach Amid Growing Data Security Concerns
Apple issued a statement on Wednesday highlighting the company’s commitment to protecting user data processed by Siri. The statement came just days after the Cupertino-based tech giant agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that claimed that Apple recorded private conversations with the voice assistant and sold them to third parties suc...
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Draft Data Protection Rules Mandate Due Diligence, Explicit Consent for Processing Children's Data
The recently released draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules specify that parent's verifiable consent will have to be obtained by social media or online platforms before children can create any account.
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Parents' Consent Must For Children's Social Media Accounts: Draft Data Rules
A child will need the consent of an adult for opening social media accounts, according to the draft rules proposed for the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. The adult can be either a parent or a guardian, the draft rules say.
