Privacy Digest 15/24
Google Won't Kill Third-Party Cookies After All
Google said last year it was getting rid of third-party cookies in Chrome, but it looks like the company changed its mind.
gizmodo.com
Oracle’s $115 million privacy settlement could change industry data collection methods
In addition to the payment, Oracle has agreed to stop tracking users in various ways. Privacy advocates applauded the settlement.
cio.com
Apple reiterates stance on privacy as a human right in new interview
A new interview with members of Apple's privacy team covers many topics and questions about the company's commitment to keeping its users safe.
appleinsider.com
Rabbit r1's AI assistant has secretly been storing user chats that can't be deleted
A new software update will fix an issue that could let someone see r1 chat logs, photos, and more.
zdnet.com
Hackers stole call and text message records on ‘nearly all’ AT&T customers, company says
Hackers stole call and text message records of nearly all AT&T customers, affecting tens of millions over six months in 2022 and one day in January 2023. The breach, disclosed in an SEC filing, includes numbers customers texted or called but not the content of messages or personal data like social security numbers. A suspect has been apprehended. AT&T is implementing additional cybersecurity measures and notifying affected customers. The FCC has launched an investigation. Non-AT&T customers using its network were also impacted. This incident follows a March hack involving personal information of millions.
theguardian.com