Snapchat reassures users that photo messages are still totally private
Photo-messaging app Snapchat has reassured users that their photos will not be stored on its servers after changes to its privacy policy caused widespread …
Three desktop tools for ultra-private encrypted chats
Many people like the idea of increasing their privacy with encryption and anonymity tools for sharing files, web browsing and messaging. The trouble is …
U.S. will not seek legislation against encryption
The U.S. administration will not seek legislation at this point to counter the encryption of communications by many technology services and product vendors, but …
New California law requires warrants for access to private communications
California Governor Jerry Brown has approved a digital privacy bill that protects people from government access to private electronic communications without a warrant. The …
FBI probe of Clinton e-mail expands to second data company
The FBI’s probe into the security of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s e-mail has expanded to include a second private technology company, which said Tuesday it …
Samsung’s TVs aren’t the only devices listening to you
Dozens of reports have trickled out in the past few days about how Samsung’s SmartTV voice command feature can listen in on private conversations, …
Carly Fiorina calls on Apple, Google to provide greater access for FBI
Republican presidential candidate and former tech-executive Carly Fiorina has called on Apple and Google to provide greater access to information about their users to …
India orders clampdown on Internet porn, sparks censorship debate
India has blocked hundreds of adult websites to prevent pornography becoming a social nuisance, a government official said on Monday, sparking a debate about …
U.S. court says ‘pocket-dialed’ calls are not private
A federal appeals court in Ohio has ruled that a person who accidentally “pocket dials” someone shouldn’t expect any overheard conversation to be considered …
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