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LinkedIn hit with two lawsuits over alleged covert browser-extension scans
technology2 days ago

LinkedIn hit with two lawsuits over alleged covert browser-extension scans

Two California-backed class-action lawsuits in the Northern District of California allege LinkedIn secretly scans users’ browsers to detect installed extensions and shares related data with third parties; LinkedIn says it discloses such extension scanning in its Privacy Policy to detect abuse and protect site stability, while the suits draw on the BrowserGate report and involve Teamfluence, seeking damages and an injunction.

via arstechnica.com|
#browser-extensions#data-collection#lawsuits
Power outage disrupts TikTok’s first weekend under US ownership
technology2 months ago

Power outage disrupts TikTok’s first weekend under US ownership

TikTok’s first weekend under US ownership was disrupted by a power outage at a US data center, leaving many users unable to log in or upload videos and causing issues that persisted into Monday for some. The TikTok USDS Joint Venture said it was working with its data-center partner to restore services. As the app returns online, privacy concerns aired over updated terms that could expand data collection (including precise location and AI-interaction metadata), fueling speculation about how the platform may change under US-trained control.

via Ars Technica|
#data-center#outage#privacy-policy
US TikTok unit expands precise-location data collection under updated privacy terms
technology2 months ago

US TikTok unit expands precise-location data collection under updated privacy terms

TikTok’s US joint venture updated its privacy terms to allow collecting precise location data from American users (depending on device settings), expanding beyond the prior “approximate” location data. The venture, led by Oracle and backed by Silver Lake and MGX, will also collect more data on interactions with TikTok’s AI tools and retrain the algorithm in Oracle’s US cloud. The update accompanies the US deal to operate TikTok in the country amid security concerns and a 2024 law; rollout in the US is not dated, and GPS data would be opt-in rather than enabled by default.

via BBC|
#bytedance#oracle#precise-location-data
Meta to Use AI Chat Data for Targeted Ads
technology6 months ago

Meta to Use AI Chat Data for Targeted Ads

Meta plans to use data from user interactions with its AI products to sell targeted ads across Facebook and Instagram, updating its privacy policy to include conversations with AI chatbots and other AI features, except in regions with strict privacy laws. Users cannot opt out, and sensitive topics will not be used for ad targeting.

via TechCrunch|
#ai#data-collection#meta
Samsung to Delete Inactive Accounts in 8 Weeks—How to Save Yours
technology10 months ago

Samsung to Delete Inactive Accounts in 8 Weeks—How to Save Yours

Samsung is notifying users that accounts inactive for two years will be deleted after July 31st, risking data loss and access to connected services. Users can prevent deletion by logging in or using their account at least once every two years, with some exceptions. Those not planning to return can let Samsung delete their accounts, but should consider potential data loss.

via The Verge|
#account-deletion#data-loss#inactive-accounts