Privacy - Page 104

March 15, 2016

Rep. Poe: We cannot give government keys to the backdoor to every Smartphone in America

Must private industry be forced to create new software that can give the government access to a phone they would not have access to otherwise? I think the answer is no.

March 12, 2016

Facebook is watching and tracking you more than you know

When you’re on Facebook, do you ever get the feeling you’re being watched? An ad pops up that’s right up your alley, or three new articles show up in your feed that are similar to something you’ve just clicked on.

March 11, 2016

Is your browser's private mode actually private?

Modern Internet browsers have private or incognito modes that let you surf the web without leaving any traces.

March 10, 2016

Bill Gates talks Apple/FBI standoff, skipping classes at Harvard, and much more

Long since removed from running the day-to-day operations of Microsoft, Bill Gates seems to be enjoying retirement.

March 7, 2016

Apple VP: FBI wants to 'turn back the clock' to less secure OS

The DOJ wants Apple return to security levels present in iOS 7, before default encryption.

March 3, 2016

New Facebook tool may turn friends into enemies – for the Democratic cause

Imagine having a friend on Facebook who matches up your privately shared data to a public voting record -- then flags you for more frequent campaign calls and contacts. That’s exactly what the Democratic party is doing. 

March 3, 2016

iOS 9.3 will tell you if your employer is tracking your iPhone

The company that pays your salary, and that gave you the iPhone you're currently using for work, is also entitled to monitor what you do with it.

March 2, 2016

Apple appeals judge's iPhone unlocking order, FBI error locked the device

Again, Apple's battle with the FBI over unlocking one of the San Bernadino terrorist's iPhones, is stealing the headlines.

March 2, 2016

UK 'Snooper's Charter' expands police access to web histories

The final bill would allow police access to all web-browsing activities, not just those suspected to be illegal.

March 1, 2016

France wants to fine Apple 1 million euros each time it refuses to decrypt an iPhone

Apple's iPhone encryption woes are far from over, though the company did score a significant victory against the FBI the other day in a similar case.