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Top news of the week: 25.06.2022.

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#Facebook
#Pixel

@ZeljkaZorz shared
On Jun 22, 2022
RT @evacide: This report by @nappy_techie about security vulnerabilities in daycare apps was 100% fuel by rage, which is how most of my favorite research is done: https://t.co/F2XymfQd6H
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Daycare Apps Are Dangerously Insecure

Daycare Apps Are Dangerously Insecure

Last year, several parents at EFF enrolled kids into daycare and were instantly told to download an application for managing their children’s care. Daycare and preschool applications ...

@Dejan_Kosutic shared
On Jun 24, 2022
*Canada Re-Introduces Major Federal #Privacy #Law Reforms* Bill C-27 would modernize Canada’s approach to private sector data protection and introduce new rules related to artificial intelligence https://t.co/0UuzVCWKZe
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Canada Re-Introduces Major Federal Privacy Law Reforms

Canada Re-Introduces Major Federal Privacy Law Reforms

On June 16, 2022, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Justice Minister David Lametti introduced the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022, a bill that would overhaul ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Jun 21, 2022
RT @adrianweckler: Column: GDPR hasn’t magically solved some of our biggest privacy mistakes. eg a bank sent me someone else’s mortgage application (name, salary, details) by mistake. Loads of us Gmail/Whatsapp private work stuff or give cCard details over the phone. Etc https://t.co/WEuh6H26f1
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It takes only a little probing to find out just how much of our personal data is actually protected

It takes only a little probing to find out just how much of our personal data is actually protected

In recent years, you might have been forgiven for thinking that our personal data problems have been largely sorted.

@healthinfosec shared
On Jun 20, 2022
Bill Would Ban Brokers From Selling Health, Location Data: Warren's Proposals Seek to Protect Consumers' Sensitive Information https://t.co/qcbD1ppSyf @SenWarren
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Bill Would Ban Brokers From Selling Health, Location Data

Bill Would Ban Brokers From Selling Health, Location Data

Worries among Democratic lawmakers that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn a key abortion ruling have led Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., to introduce legislation

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Jun 24, 2022
RT @lauren_feiner: With Roe v. Wade overturned, tech cos could increasingly be forced by courts to hand over data in cases involving abortions or pregnancy loss -- whether they want to or not. Some advocates say platforms can and should do more to protect that data. https://t.co/x8Dd9LUA1n
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Roe v. Wade overturned: Here’s how tech companies and internet users can protect privacy

Roe v. Wade overturned: Here’s how tech companies and internet users can protect privacy

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has raised questions about whether and how tech companies should protect data of users seeking abortions.

@BrianHonan shared
On Jun 22, 2022
RT @kairoer: Really enjoyed this interview! https://t.co/CEUYcxzqQd @AuthorityMgzine @KnowBe4 @getcltre #securityculture @PerryCarpenter
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@healthinfosec shared
On Jun 21, 2022
Lawsuit: #Facebook Is Collecting Patient Data of 'Millions' - Class Action Alleges #Meta #Pixel Code Tracks Websites, Patient Portal Interactions https://t.co/2w0xJz0qCS
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Lawsuit: Facebook Is Collecting Patient Data of 'Millions'

Lawsuit: Facebook Is Collecting Patient Data of 'Millions'

A proposed federal class action lawsuit alleges that Facebook is unlawfully collecting "millions" of individuals' information from the websites and

@snipeyhead shared
On Jun 23, 2022
RT @music2work2: Thought this was a really cool and encouraging story: https://t.co/cbaGk1rgi2 reminded me a bit of @snipeyhead :-)
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How we built a $1M ARR open source SaaS

How we built a $1M ARR open source SaaS

We’ve reached a significant milestone of $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) with Plausible Analytics. This post is a recap of how we got to this point.