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University-customized Alexa devices will answer students’ questions
Saint Louis University CIO says that Alexa could be used to boost faculty productivity too.
Apple's mobile privacy letter to Congress omits an awful lot of context
Apple's letter was designed to alleviate congressional fears about the company invading its customers' privacy. But a close reading of the letter does the opposite.
Windows 10 data collection: What you need to know
The operating system has been collecting telemetry on users and apps since 2015; despite recent changes, it’s still gathering information.
Get serious about privacy with the Epic, Brave and Tor browsers
These three desktop browsers will keep your identity safe from trackers and hackers — using very different methods.
Advice to Google: Stop invading wireless privacy with location history
Surprise! Google tracks your wireless location even when you turn it off. Want another surprise? Google is not alone. Many tech giants take your privacy without you knowing about it.
Google and banks are being less than truthful about customer tracking
There are good and bad reasons to track someone's movements, but the best way to scream to users that you're spying on them is to lie about or not reveal what you're doing.
Can the police search your phone?
Enterprises work hard to protect company secrets. Here’s why the biggest threat may be law enforcement.
How to protect your privacy in Windows 10
Worried about privacy issues in Windows 10? Here's what you can do.
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6 security reasons to upgrade to Windows 10
From advanced authentication to new privacy controls, Windows 10 offers users solid security reasons to upgrade.
The Brave browser basics – what it does, how it differs from rivals
The web browser from Brave Software relies on an unusual business model: it strips out ads from websites, replaces them with its own ads, then allows users to send money to sites they like.
Lawmakers investigate how AI in Apple, Google invade privacy
The government is finally understanding the invasion of privacy concerns around companies like Facebook, Apple and Google with their services and devices like iPhone and Android. Will these companies fix the real problem or be forced...
How Apple could disrupt healthcare
A number of recent moves by Apple could turn your iPhone into a personal health hub – and eventually upend the healthcare industry.
Supreme Court: Your digital location is protected by the Constitution
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court Friday affirmed that law enforcement must obtain a warrant to access mobile phone location data collected by wireless providers – a win for consumer privacy.
Apple pushes privacy theme in Safari for iOS 12, 'Mojave'
The browser is getting new privacy and security tricks, including better integration with third-party password managers and less tracking with cookies.
Is your company part of the GDPR 'mobile loophole'?
Europe is leading the way in privacy protection with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). But most companies are not focused on what it means for their mobile workers.
Amazon's Echo privacy flub has big implications for IT
Amazon has confirmed that one of its Echo devices recorded a family's conversation and then messaged it to a random person on the family's contact list. The implications are terrifying.
Tech Talk: As GDPR looms, companies rush to comply
Our tech experts take a look at what the May 25 deadline for compliance with new EU privacy rules means, and how companies are struggling to make sure they're ready.
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Tech Talk: Prepping for GDPR
CSO's Michael Nadeau and Steve Ragan join Computerworld's Ken Mingis and IDG Communications' Mark Lewis to look at what the new EU privacy rules mean. They offer insights on how companies can prepare – and what happens if they don't.
Watch out for Gmail’s new Confidential Mode
It’s easy and useful, but Google’s new ‘secure email’ is neither secure nor email.
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