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Congress is once again attempting to pass a national data privacy law. But while it would introduce new protections in some states, it would weaken privacy rights in others — and it’s missing several elements that privacy advocates deem necessary. …
Chrome on Android is increasing privacy with approximate location sharing.
… It’s a notable update for a platform that has struggled with privacy in the past. …
… It appears Apple is betting that people are willing to give up some convenience in the name of greater privacy, as anxiety around AI continues to increase. …
A years-old bank heist may soon have major privacy implications for every American who owns a cellphone. …
… Netflix spokesperson Jamil Walker says in an emailed statement to The Verge that Paxton’s lawsuit “lacks merit and is based on inaccurate and distorted information:” Netflix takes our members’ privacy seriously and complies with privacy and data‑protection laws everywhere we operate. …
… Developers may now find themselves forced to choose between respecting users’ privacy preferences and complying with the law. “Protecting children online is absolutely important,” Michael Dolan, SVP of strategic programs at the Linux Foundation, told The Verge. “However, age verification mandates i… …
Apple says draft measures proposed by the EU — which would force Google to give competing AI services more access to Android — would “create profound risks” for user privacy, security, device integrity, and performance. …
… The 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 8 also has the option for an integrated privacy screen for the first time, though nothing as powerful and flexible as the privacy display on Samsung’s recent Galaxy S26 Ultra phone. The privacy filter can be managed by IT teams, or activated with a single key. …
… Reddit has not said whether it plans to fight the subpoena, but according to The Intercept: “Privacy is central to how Reddit operates, and we take our commitment to protecting that seriously,” the company said in a statement to The Intercept. “We do not voluntarily share information with any gover…