data protection

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today and its implications for your DMs

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A group of concerned users discusses the recent changes to Instagram's privacy settings at a cafe, highlighting their worries about the security of direct messages.

The technology that has been turned off allowed users to manage who could see their messages and provided additional encryption options for sensitive conversations. This change has raised eyebrows among privacy advocates and users alike, as it potentially exposes private communications to greater risks. The rollout of this privacy feature had been widely praised when … Read more

Zarah Sultana faces potential police investigation over Your Party membership launch

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Zarah Sultana stands at a podium addressing a crowd during the launch of her party membership initiative, with supporters and journalists gathered around her.

On October 15, 2023, Sultana announced her membership initiative, which aimed to engage more citizens in the political process. However, the ICO has indicated that the manner in which personal data was collected and processed could be deemed a breach of data protection regulations. This raises questions about the legality of the membership launch, similar … Read more