preclusio YC Startup Preclusio Tackles GDPR Compliance With Machine Learning Preclusio deploys an on-premises machine learning platform to help companies automatically identify, classify, and monitor sensitive data for privacy regulation compliance.
robocalls Popular Robocall Blocking Apps Caught Sharing User Data Without Consent Security researchers discover that several top robocall-blocking applications secretly transmit personal and device data to third-party analytics firms before users even accept the privacy policies.
facebook Court Clears Path for Billion-Dollar Facial Recognition Lawsuit Against Facebook A federal appeals court allows a massive class action lawsuit against Facebook to proceed over illegal biometric data collection. The ruling declares that creating face templates without consent violates user privacy.
facebook Appeals Court Allows Illinois Users to Sue Facebook Over Facial Recognition A federal appeals court rules that Facebook users in Illinois can move forward with a class-action lawsuit against the company over its facial recognition technology. The decision marks the first time a U.S. appellate court directly addresses the privacy risks of face surveillance.
instagram Instagram Bans Partner Hyp3r for Secretly Tracking Millions of User Locations Instagram removes marketing partner Hyp3r after the company secretly collects location data and ephemeral stories from millions of users. The social network makes a product change to prevent similar scraping in the future.
apple Apple Halts Siri Audio Grading Program Amid Global Privacy Backlash Apple suspends its Siri audio grading program worldwide after a report highlights contractor access to sensitive user recordings. The company promises a future software update that allows users to opt out of the quality control process.
capital one Capital One Breach Exposes Personal Data of 100 Million People A massive cyberattack on Capital One compromises the sensitive personal information of approximately 100 million individuals in the United States and Canada.
facebook Senators Reject Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency Plans Over Trust Issues Lawmakers from both parties strongly oppose Facebook's proposed Libra digital currency, citing the company's history of data scandals and lack of trust. David Marcus faces tough questioning as he promises not to launch until regulators approve.
facebook Senators Grill Facebook Over Cryptocurrency Plans in Heated Hearing Lawmakers from both parties express deep distrust as Facebook faces tough questions about its proposed Libra cryptocurrency and its ability to protect financial data.
facebook Facebook Executive Faces Skeptical Senate Panel Over Libra Cryptocurrency Plans Facebook's David Marcus testifies before the Senate as lawmakers express deep concerns over the social network's proposed Libra digital currency. Regulators warn that the company must address serious financial and privacy risks before moving forward.
facebook Facebook Agrees to Record $5 Billion FTC Settlement Over Privacy Violations Facebook faces a historic $5 billion penalty and strict new corporate oversight to settle FTC charges regarding user privacy deception. The record-breaking fine forces the social network to restructure its privacy practices across all its platforms.
facebook Facebook Stock Rises Despite Record $5 Billion FTC Fine Facebook beats Q2 earnings expectations with $16.9 billion in revenue just hours after agreeing to a historic $5 billion FTC penalty. However, the company faces fresh antitrust investigations from both the FTC and the Department of Justice.
facebook Facebook Beats Earnings Expectations Despite Record $5 Billion FTC Fine Facebook reports strong second-quarter revenue growth and rising user numbers, easily beating Wall Street forecasts even after absorbing a massive $2 billion legal expense from its FTC settlement.
facebook Facebook Beats Earnings Expectations Amid Costly FTC Settlement Facebook reports stronger than expected second quarter earnings and revenue, even as it absorbs a $2 billion charge from a record $5 billion FTC privacy settlement. The tech giant sees continued advertising growth but warns that new compliance efforts impact product development.
faceapp Democratic National Committee Warns Campaigns Against Russian FaceApp The DNC urges political campaigns to delete the viral FaceApp over vague cybersecurity fears tied to its Russian origins. The warning highlights growing American skepticism toward foreign-developed technology and data privacy.