Tag: privacy
Mozilla Firefox boss warns that public turning on tech firms over privacy
Public opinion is turning against big technology firms over their mishandling of user data, the head of non-profit tech firm Mozilla has warned. Mitchell Baker said the public realisation of […]
Google to let users delete location and activity history
Google users can now delete data linked to their location and web activity after a set period of time. The firm has introduced a new tool that will allow users […]
Jumbo privacy app allows you to delete old social media posts automatically
A new privacy assistant app claims it can help users “fix the privacy mess” by automatically tightening privacy controls on social media and removing old posts. Jumbo, which has just […]
WhatsApp gives users power to decide who can add them into groups
WhatsApp is giving users more control over who can add them into group chats in a bid to prevent unwanted invitations. Until today, group chats on the messaging app could […]
Living in the smart city – solar powered pavements and roads that can charge electric cars
From big data gathering information about pollution, water use and traffic through to smart roads capable of managing autonomous vehicles and charging electric vehicles, Fast Future’s Rohit Talwar, Steve […]
Blackphone launching a “privacy focused” app store
Blackphone is hoping to lure business users with promises of a more secure app store, it has emerged. According to The Guardian, the store which will launch in January will […]
The Samaritans Radar app is a reminder that we have no control over how our data is used
It has been almost a week since Samaritans launched its “Radar” web app – and almost a week since the backlash began. Astonishingly, the charity is sticking to its guns […]
Backlash against “invasive” Samaritans Radar web app
Samaritans new web has received criticism on social media today for being “invasive”, and essentially misconceived in its attempt to flag up friends at risk. You may have read in […]
How the rich and famous disappear from Google Street View
It seems that UK celebrities are taking the newfound “right to be forgotten” literally. Gizmodo reports (http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2014/07/celebs-and-the-generally-wealthy-blur-their-homes-in-google-street-view/) that mansions owned by former prime minister Tony Blair and former Beatle Sir […]
Cory Doctorow: Those who have nothing to hide have a duty to protect the privacy of those who do
Influential digital rights activist Cory Doctorw, founder of Boing-Boing, is speaking at the Don't Spy On Us conference in London today. Speaking to me earlier, he argued that the best way to combat mass-surveillance is by raising the cost by…
