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Attorney General Bonta Announces $93 Million Settlement Regarding Google’s Location-Privacy Practices

September 14, 2023 | State of California – Department of Justice | Press Release | Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a $93 million settlement with Google resolving allegations that its location-privacy practices violated California consumer protection laws. The settlement follows a multi-year investigation by the California Department […]

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Are Your iPhone’s Location Services a Convenience or Concern?

September 14, 2023 | By Hiba Fiaz | Make Use Of | Your iPhone’s Location Services feature has its fair share of pros and cons, making it essential to strike a balance between privacy and convenience. Key Takeaways: – Your iPhone uses a variety of methods, such as GPS, cell tower triangulation, and Wi-Fi positioning […]

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Apple and Google Are Introducing New Ways to Defeat Cell Site Simulators, But Is it Enough?

September 13, 2023 | By Cooper Quintin | Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) | Cell-site simulators (CSS)—also known as IMSI Catchers and Stingrays—are a tool that law enforcement and governments use to track the location of phones, intercept or disrupt communications, spy on foreign governments, or even install malware. Cell-site simulators are also used by criminals […]

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Mozilla: Here’s Why Your Connected Car’s Privacy Sucks

September 6, 2023 | By Rob Pegoraro | PC Mag | The Mozilla Foundation’s latest report flunks all 25 car brands evaluated, with Tesla ranked worst. Buying a new car means your privacy might as well be left up on blocks, according to a study released Wednesday by the Mozilla Foundation. “Modern cars are a […]