Data Collection

Microsoft changes course on the controversial Windows 11 feature that constantly takes screenshots of your PC’s screen: Now you’ll have to opt in if you want to use it

Microsoft’s recent debacle with the controversial Windows 11 feature that constantly takes screenshots of your PC’s screen has left many users, including myself, feeling a bit unsettled. The rollercoaster ride of announcing, backlash, and backpedaling on this invasive feature is nothing new when it comes to Microsoft. However, the fact that it was initially planned to be ON by default is alarming to say the least.

Even though Microsoft has now made it opt-in, the question remains – why does this feature even exist in the first place? The potential for exploitation by hackers, spies, or even abusive parties is a major concern.… Continue reading

An attorney says she saw her library reading habits reflected in mobile ads. That’s not supposed to happen

As an attorney, I understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality, especially when it comes to personal data. So, when I came across the news of an attorney who saw her library reading habits reflected in mobile ads, it struck a chord with me. The idea of my private reading preferences being exposed to advertisers without my consent is unsettling, to say the least.

In today’s digital age, where our every move online is being tracked and monitored for targeted advertising, it’s concerning to see just how integrated our personal data has become. The concept of “listening” to our conversations or tracking our browsing habits goes beyond what many of us would consider acceptable.… Continue reading