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Apple could soon be forced to give away all your encrypted data to the UK government
By Chiara Castro published
The UK issued the order under the controversial Investigatory Powers Act. Now, experts fear Meta and Google could be the next target, warning against mass surveillance.
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New EU Chat Control makes scanning encrypted chats optional – but privacy experts are still worried
By Chiara Castro published
Under Poland's proposal, the scanning becomes optional. Yet, privacy experts are still warning against unattended consequences.
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Is DeepSeek AI safe to use? Think twice before you download DeepSeek for the time being
By Rob Dunne last updated
DeepSeek has made international news – but is it safe to use? Here's everything you need to know.
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Italy launches DeepSeek investigation over privacy concerns
By Chiara Castro published
Italy became the first country formally requesting a probe into DeepSeek's data practices.
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“Big Brother in your pocket:” Privacy advocates slam UK ID digital wallet proposal
By Chiara Castro published
The GOV.UK Wallet app will allow citizens to carry government-issued IDs on their phones. Yet, experts warn of privacy and security risks.
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"Anonymity is not a fundamental right": experts disagree with Europol chief's request for encryption back door
By Chiara Castro published
Experts react to Europol chief's endorsement on encryption backdoor
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Trump 2.0 is a win for Big Tech – but it may not be for encryption
By Chiara Castro published
Encryption, the guarantee for data security and privacy, could remain a target for the new Trump administration. Here's how.
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Forget the US TikTok ban – what we need is better social media and privacy laws
By Chiara Castro last updated
Breaking A US TikTok ban may end up creating more problems than actually solving them.
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