When Mountain View police discovered federal agencies accessing Flock license plate reader data without permission, they shut down the entire system. This incident reveals critical flaws in ALPR privacy protections and data sharing agreements that affect every driver.
Starlink's updated privacy policy allows your usage data to train AI models by default. This article explores why opt-out policies are insufficient for consent, how to protect your data, and what this means for digital privacy in 2026.
California initiates an investigation into 'surveillance pricing' where companies personalize prices using consumer data. Is it a privacy breach or consumer fraud?
The UK government's nationwide facial recognition rollout represents the most significant expansion of police surveillance powers in decades. This comprehensive guide examines what the technology actually does, why privacy advocates are alarmed, and practical steps you can take to protect your digital identity.
When the acting head of America's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency uploaded sensitive contracting documents into public ChatGPT, it exposed systemic failures in government AI security protocols. This 2026 incident reveals critical lessons about data protection in the age of generative AI.
Microsoft has reportedly begun sharing employee location data with employers through Microsoft 365. This comprehensive guide breaks down what this means for remote workers, your privacy rights, and practical steps you can take to protect yourself while maintaining productivity.
Recent reports reveal Microsoft provided FBI with BitLocker recovery keys to unlock suspects' laptops. This incident raises critical questions about encryption backdoors, corporate data sharing policies, and what true privacy means in the modern digital landscape.
Building your first home server for Plex and family photos? Discover why RAID isn't backup, learn practical storage strategies, and find out how to protect your irreplaceable memories without breaking the bank.
A catastrophic data breach has exposed 45 million French records, combining sensitive healthcare, financial, and demographic information from multiple sources. This mega-aggregate leak creates unprecedented identity theft risks. Here's what we know and how to protect yourself.
Santa Cruz made history by becoming the first California city to terminate its contract with Flock Safety. This decision represents a major victory for privacy advocates and raises critical questions about mass surveillance, data security, and corporate partnerships with law enforcement.
The website that leaked information about ICE agents has been taken down following a cyberattack, raising critical questions about digital security, hacktivism, and protecting sensitive information in 2026's polarized landscape.
A Reddit data hoarder's experience reveals Platinum Micro ships expensive 14TB drives in plastic containers with zero protection, resulting in damaged drives. Learn how to protect your data investments and avoid similar disasters in 2026.