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Safari Removing Do Not Track Support
Apple is eliminating the Do Not Track feature from its Safari browser in version 12.1 and making several other security and privacy changes, as well.
Severity of FaceTime Bug Depends on Threat Model
Apple is fixing the FaceTime bug, so it is clearly serious. But how bad it will impact users depend on their personal threat models.
The Value of Valuing Data and Privacy
To help people understand the scope of the data breach and privacy problem, researchers are beginning to look at it through the lens of economics.
France CNIL Fines Google, Forced Consent Violates GDPR
GDPR told companies that regulators would be reviewing their data collection and usage practices, and if they don't like what they find, the fines are coming. France is taking the first step against Google.
When Privacy Goes to Washington
A new bill by Sen. Marco Rubio and a push for regulation of data brokers by Apple's Tim Cook has put privacy up front during the government shutdown.