The hottest Data Privacy Substack posts right now

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#18: The little Indian internet corner of database sellers

Pea Bee • 3 HN points • 28 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Data theft incidents in India involved large-scale theft of data from major companies like Facebook, Amazon, Big Basket, and others.
  2. Social media marketing experts in India were found selling personal user data of millions of Indians through Google Drive links.
  3. There is a widespread network of individuals reselling databases in India, with concerns about the security and confidentiality of personal information.

CIAM MFA

ciamweekly • 1 HN point • 20 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is crucial for online security, but it may not be foolproof.
  2. Different situations call for different MFA methods; what works for a bank may not work for a restaurant.
  3. There is no one-size-fits-all MFA solution; consider user behavior, application needs, and user investment in your service.
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Missing: billions of views (+ weekly update)

12challenges • 1 HN point • 23 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. We do not know the most viewed content on social media, despite billions of collective views on public videos.
  2. A paper found that a large percentage of views on YouTube came from a small percentage of videos, indicating a power law distribution.
  3. Strategically asking platforms to reveal their most viewed public content under specific laws is a way to unlock future data access requests and understand the influence algorithms have on information consumption.

Edition 22: A framework to securely use LLMs in companies - Part 2: Managing risk

Boring AppSec • 1 HN point • 13 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Using third-party LLM providers can offer advantages like minimal setup complexity and experimentation with low upfront costs.
  2. Challenges with third-party LLMs include concerns about data security, biases in responses, and potential cost overruns.
  3. To manage risks when integrating LLMs, consider implementing an LLM gateway for traffic routing, regular auditing and testing, and a monitoring layer for usage.

Must There Be A Payment Platform?

Money in Transit • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Social media platforms optimize for addictiveness and profit from auctioning user data.
  2. Startups integrating with payment platforms can end up paying high fees and facing information asymmetries.
  3. Payment providers accumulate power by creating technical debt and making it hard for startups to switch to other platforms.

Bas' Take on Tech: Work From Home, AI, DNA, Dominik's Thoughts

Bas' Take on Tech • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Helping people in need during disasters, like earthquakes, through tech and careful donations is important.
  2. Global trends in remote work show shifts towards more work-from-home opportunities and legal rights in various countries.
  3. Developments in AI technology are leading to changes in search engines, potential new professions, and competition among tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.

US Data Dumpster Fire Singes NSA

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. US Senator Ron Wyden is pushing to stop US intelligence agencies from buying Americans' personal data obtained illegally by data brokers.
  2. The NSA does not buy location data from phones or vehicles in the US, focusing on data related to cybersecurity missions.
  3. Election interference tactics continue to evolve, with the PRC using AI avatars, fake documents, and leaked information to influence outcomes.

Smile! You've Been Sanctioned

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Governments coordinated sanctions against cybercriminals can deter bad behavior and affect cybercrime business prospects.
  2. Microsoft's security breach highlights the need for improved security standards and better practices.
  3. Increased disclosure of non-material cybersecurity incidents to SEC may raise concerns about clutter but could be vital for transparency and awareness.

PRC: Not Stealthy, Just Annoying

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Chinese cyber espionage groups are using techniques that make detection and eviction difficult, targeting end-of-life devices for botnet operations.
  2. The FTC's settlement with a data broker over the sale of sensitive location data highlights the need for stronger data privacy laws in the US.
  3. US cyber security efforts show promise with expectations for more disruption operations, potential removal of degree requirements, and positive reviews for cyber diplomats.

Volt Typhoon: Keep Calm and Carry On

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. US faces cybersecurity threat from Chinese group Volt Typhoon targeting critical infrastructure
  2. US government took action to disrupt botnet used by Volt Typhoon for command and control
  3. CISA issued emergency directive for federal agencies to disconnect Ivanti VPN products due to exploitation by UTA0178 group

Fight to Repair Daily: July 25, 2022

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Subscriptions are everywhere in our lives, from dinners to video games, and now micro-subscriptions are emerging with new payment models like consumption-based pricing.
  2. Google's Pixel 6a phone has good repair scores but quality issues, showing a gap between repairability and product quality.
  3. Initiatives like the Charlottesville Tool Library and the guilder exchange platform in the Netherlands promote repair, sustainability, and community involvement in reducing waste.

Dispute Over Insurance Blew Apple’s Cover In Scandal Over Leaked Photos

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 21
💼 Business Data Privacy
  1. A dispute over insurance revealed Apple's multi-million dollar settlement with a woman after her explicit photos were leaked by authorized repair technicians.
  2. Apple's authorized repair providers may not always guarantee trustworthiness, as evidenced by incidents like the leaked photos case involving a subcontracted facility and its employees.
  3. The case underscores the challenges faced by Apple and other tech companies in proving that authorized repair services are superior to independent repair shops in terms of quality and security.

Daily AI Snapshot: Adobe's AI Makes You a PDF Power User

The AI Observer • 0 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Adobe's AI technology has transformed PDF functionality to be more interactive and insightful, offering dynamic content summarization and intelligent document analysis.
  2. The integration of AI into Adobe Acrobat is a significant leap forward in addressing the traditional limitations of PDFs, such as static formatting and limited interactivity, providing users with more efficient document management tools.
  3. The ethical and practical considerations of data privacy and user consent become crucial when AI is integrated into tools like Adobe Acrobat, emphasizing the importance of maintaining user trust and implementing responsible AI practices.

🦉 Newsletter #33: not today impostor syndrome, don't touch my data, speed up the builds...

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Ruby and Rails community is active and vibrant, with updates on contributing to Ruby, new Rails Tutorial release, and Shopify's investment in RoR highlighted.
  2. Data privacy concerns are growing, emphasizing the importance of protecting personal information online in the face of evolving data collection techniques.
  3. Addressing impostor syndrome in tech, exploring faster build solutions in development, and engaging in fun projects like building musical instruments using Web Audio API are highlighted in the newsletter.

China Cybersecurity Tech Landscape 2024 is officially released today.

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. The 'China Cybersecurity Tech Landscape 2024' report provides an overview of China's cybersecurity industry with 14 major categories and 197 subcategories.
  2. This initiative aims to help Chinese cybersecurity vendors expand into overseas markets by showcasing leading vendors in each category.
  3. Areas covered in the report include Application Security, Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, Cryptography, and more.

Cyberspace Administration of China Releases Draft Regulations on Management of Generative AI Services (Soliciting Public Opinions)

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. The Cyberspace Administration of China has released draft regulations on the management of generative AI services, seeking public opinions.
  2. The regulations emphasize support for independent innovation, international cooperation, and the use of secure and trustworthy resources in the AI sector.
  3. Providers of generative AI products or services must adhere to legal requirements, respect societal values, prevent discrimination, ensure accuracy in generated content, and safeguard personal and intellectual property rights to avoid penalties.

Oh Air Canada!

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Businesses are responsible for what their chatbots say, as established by Air Canada paying compensation due to inaccurate information provided by their chatbot.
  2. It's crucial for companies to ensure that the information provided by AI or chatbots is accurate and aligns with their actual policies to prevent legal issues and PR nightmares.
  3. Being reasonable with customers and resolving issues effectively can prevent situations from escalating to legal battles and negative publicity for a company.

Begun the Copyright Wars have

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Comedian Sarah Silverman and others have filed a class action suit against OpenAI and Meta for alleged copyright infringement related to their works being used in training datasets for AI models like ChatGPT and LLaMA.
  2. This particular case is one of the first instances of copyright disputes emerging about written work involving AI technology.
  3. Despite attempts to prompt the AI model, ChatGPT did not directly reproduce content from the copyrighted books, leading to questions about how these AI systems were trained and what information they have access to.

Who should control your cars software

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 29 Dec 15
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Ownership and control of a car's software is a complex issue, especially in the context of autonomous vehicles.
  2. The debate boils down to whether third parties like manufacturers or governments should have the power to restrict user's ability to alter software for safety reasons.
  3. Maintaining transparency and user control over software modifications may be crucial to balance safety and individual liberties in the era of autonomous vehicles.

So here's my idea . . .

the rohn report • 0 implied HN points • 30 Aug 20
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Consider creating smaller, independent online networks to avoid data harvesting by big corporations like Facebook, Google, and Apple.
  2. Rather than just complaining about existing systems, focus on actively rebuilding and creating new sustainable solutions for political, environmental, and economic issues.
  3. Encourage the idea of 'digital gardening' where online content grows organically without invasive data tracking and trading practices.

You’re going to have to gaslight this man.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Apr 20
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. We are constantly manipulated by websites using various tactics like 'dark patterns' to steer our actions.
  2. Some websites are adapting their designs to actually encourage positive behavior, like Instagram showing inspiring photos and Amazon discouraging needless shopping.
  3. The pandemic is accelerating the shift towards online shopping, potentially leading to more gig work and changing market dynamics.

IT'S ALIVE!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jul 16
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Virtual reality may not be effectively increasing empathy for refugees as initially claimed in some cases.
  2. Musical.ly, an app popular among teens, allows users to share short clips of themselves lip-syncing to music, leading to some turning it into lucrative careers.
  3. Companies often use cute marketing tactics to appear more friendly and trustworthy, potentially influencing people to share data or use their services.

Announcing some upcoming changes to Links (... as well as, y'know, some actual links)

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 May 16
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. The 'Links' newsletter is transitioning to a weekly schedule on Thursdays, focusing on the best links of the week.
  2. The changes to the newsletter are driven by a mix of reader feedback and the author's evolving life and job demands.
  3. Readers can provide input on the changes or the newsletter's future, and there's an alternative newsletter suggestion for those who prefer daily emails.

North Korea Is Ransomware's New Kid on the Block

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. North Korea has entered the ransomware business, using different tools and posing potential challenges with their cyber activities.
  2. The US and other countries are implementing coordinated sanctions to disrupt ransomware payment ecosystems and deter cybercriminals.
  3. Biden's emphasis on privacy in the State of the Union address could potentially lead to bipartisan support for comprehensive data privacy laws, focusing on enhancing consumer rights, industry standards, and cybersecurity.

Importance of Data Privacy

The SHIPTO.ME Blog • 0 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Data privacy is crucial in the digital age to prevent fraud, data selling, and other harmful activities.
  2. Data breaches can severely damage a company's reputation, lead to fines, and even pose national security risks.
  3. Preventative measures like securing personal information, using strong passwords, and protecting devices can help minimize the risk of cybercrimes.

Grandpa Biden: Cyber President

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. The US Cyber Security Strategy involves 5 main pillars to defend infrastructure and disrupt threats.
  2. Targeting ransomware and shaping market forces are key components of the strategy to combat cyber threats.
  3. Legislation is being considered to shift liability to software makers for introducing vulnerable products, aiming to improve security.

Project Tempest

Barn Lab • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Project Tempest originated during the Cold War for protecting electronic equipment from eavesdropping and intercepting enemy electromagnetic emissions.
  2. The concept has evolved into current-day Air-Gap Attacks, where data is transported from secure locations without network use.
  3. Through tools like TempestSDR, capturing unintentionally emitted RF signals can allow eavesdropping on computer screens.

IC Reform is Great, but Decent Privacy Laws Would Be Even Better

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. IC reform is important, but decent privacy laws are even more crucial.
  2. The US Intelligence Community needs better policies to protect citizens' privacy and civil liberties regarding Commercially Available Information (CAI).
  3. The focus on improving IC behavior regarding CAI should also extend to federal data privacy legislation to prevent data misuse by law enforcement and foreign adversaries.

Threading an Argument for the Fediverse

I'll Keep This Short • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. Meta's Threads app is aiming to be compatible with open, interoperable social networks like the Fediverse.
  2. The Fediverse includes various open source social media platforms like Mastodon, Lemmy, and PeerTube.
  3. There is potential for conflict and resistance within the Fediverse regarding Meta's involvement, with concerns about privacy and influence.

The Internet, Perfectly Broken

Escher Studies • 0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy
  1. The internet is fundamentally broken in key ways like infrastructure, ethics, and functionality.
  2. Open-source projects and public data can foster innovation, collaboration, and empower diverse communities.
  3. Access disparities, data utility, and attention economy are critical issues that need to be addressed to create a more just and empowering internet.