Fact Check: Is Asking Someone If They Are Vaccinated a HIPAA Violation?
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene refused to disclose her vaccination status in a press conference on Tuesday, claiming she is protected by a health privacy law.
Future Tech: Hands-On With Unreleased TCL Nxtwear G Video Glasses
What is it like to use unreleased smart glasses? Are they really the future of TV and movie watching?
Rand Paul Calls Out NSA on Alleged Tucker Carlson Surveillance, 'Do More'
Paul joined other Republicans in calling for an investigation of Carlson's claims the NSA illegally obtained his private emails and leaked them to the press.
We All Win When Donor Privacy is Protected
Back when Kamala Harris was attorney general of California, she did her best to invade the privacy rights of donors to nonprofit organizations.
Group Demands TikTok Pay Dutch Children Over $1M for Privacy Data Breaches
A Dutch consumer group ordered TikTok to pay more than $1 million Thursday after alleged data privacy breaches against Dutch children, whose personal data was purportedly collected unlawfully.
Conservatives Must Tackle the Problems of the Digital Revolution
Public policy has a role in ensuring that parents have the ability to make informed choices, to understand the details of how these algorithms work and to control access to content.
'Your Social Media Apps Are Not Listening to You': a Viral Twitter Thread
When Robert G. Reeve returned from a weeklong stay at his mother's house, he received a Twitter ad for the toothpaste she uses. As this was definitely not a coincidence, he took to Twitter to explain why this happens, and how data privacy really works.
WhatsApp's Lawsuit Against Indian Government Could Lead to App Losing Users
"Civil society and technical experts around the world have consistently argued that a requirement to "trace" private messages would break end-to-end encryption and lead to real abuse," WhatsApp said in a statement.
Snowden Hails Ruling as Acknowledgement of 'Devastation' of Surveillance
On Tuesday, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights ruled that British intelligence-gathering practices violated human rights.
40 State Attorneys General Ask Facebook to Drop Plan for Instagram for Kids
The group of bipartisan attorneys general said kids under the age of 13 are "too young to navigate the complexities of what they encounter online," which includes predators.
Millions of Chinese Smart TVs Scanned WiFi Every 10 Minutes
According to the South China Morning Post, a user of the Chinese developer forum V2EX published a post last week detailing that his Skyworth smart TV was scanning data every 10 minutes and gathered information such as the Wifi network the TV was connected to, the user's IP address and device names.
Google Sued for Exposing Information in COVID-19 Contact-Tracing App
"Google has exposed GAEN participants' private personal and medical information associated with contact tracing, including notifications to Android device users of their potential exposure to COVID-19," a complaint filed against the tech giant reads.
Apple's App Tracking Update Released, Twitter Imagines Zuckerberg's Fury
The app tracking transparency feature aims to give users more control over how they are tracked for ads. Facebook says it could affect small businesses.
Senator Mike Lee Calls on Big Tech to Be Open About Their Political Biases
In ASP's second Chat looking at monopolies, the history of America's antitrust laws, and the current debates over the power of big tech, Chris Evans and Mark Kassen talk with Senator Mike Lee about free speech, privacy, and the delicate balance of protecting consumers without stifling innovation.
Tabloid's Appeal on Meghan Markle Private Letter Could Happen, Lawyers Say
Meghan Markle won a resounding victory in her privacy lawsuit over a letter to her father. However, the tabloid wants permission to appeal and lawyers tell Newsweek they may get their wish.
Reddit Addresses Criticism of Its New Green Dot 'Online Presence Indicator'
The company only just began a rollout of the symbol, but many users are already upset about any potential loss of privacy.
Clubhouse Is Getting Criticized for Making Profiles for Non-Users
Users and non-users of the buzzed-about new app are worried about chat recordings and information being harvested.
How the 60s Royal Family Documentary 'Started the Rot' of Privacy Invasion
A Royal Family TV documentary from the 1960s was taken down from YouTube last week—but at the time critics believed it removed "any remaining restraint" from press and public.
New TikTok Security Measures to Restrict App Features for Users Under 16
Users aged 13-15 will be prevented from using the Duet and Stitch features as part of the new restrictions.
WhatsApp Tells Users Privacy Update Won't Let Facebook Spy on Messages
Rumors about the security of private messages on WhatsApp have swirled on social media after it said users would have to agree to the new policy or stop using the app.
Whatsapp Alternatives Grow in Popularity after App Updates Privacy Policy
An incoming update to the company's terms and privacy policy, set to take effect on February 8, said users will have to agree to the rules or lose access to the app.
Meghan Markle's Sister 'Piggybacking' on Court Case With Memoir—Experts
Meghan Markle's sister is releasing a biography next week—right before a crunch hearing in her tabloid privacy case—and experts tell Newsweek the timing may not be a coincidence.
Nashville Mayor on Bomb, AT&T Building: 'There Has to Be Some Connection'
"It's got to have something to do with the infrastructure," said John Cooper about the incident.
11 Popular Wireless Doorbells Fail Basic Security Tests, Researchers Say
A new report from researchers based in the United Kingdom found nearly a dozen "smart" doorbells sold on Amazon and eBay posed significant threats to consumers' data privacy.
Meghan Markle's Bid to Stop Grilling on Private Life Hopeless, Lawyers Say
Meghan Markle's attempt to avoid a media circus around her private life by winning her high-stakes tabloid privacy case without a trial "will fail," lawyers tell Newsweek.
Does This Green Dot Mean Apple Is Spying on You? The Answer Is Complicated
In short, no, Apple isn't spying on you, but the company is giving you more transparency in knowing which apps are accessing your camera and microphone.
Working From Home? Vivaldi Makes it Easier to Take a Break
The Vivaldi browser has launched Break Mode, a new feature designed to improve your remote working habits.
You Can Finally Download Your Twitter Data Again—Here's How
After nearly two months, Twitter has brought back the ability for users to download their personal data from the site.
Google+ Settlement: How to Submit a Claim and Get a Payout
American users of Google's now-defunct social networking platform may be eligible for a small payout as part of a $7.5 million settlement linked to a 2018 privacy issue—here's what you need to know.
COVID-19 Could Wreck a Last Frontier in Our Privacy: Our Biological Selves
The urgency of tracking coronavirus carriers calls for relaxing rules on data privacy. But unless these changes are ringfenced for this emergency, every aspect of our physical lives could soon be traded by Big Tech.