This is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 29 DEC 2024 – 4 JAN 2024. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes.
Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things overlap; for example, major vulnerabilities in popular software, which may compromise the security of user’s devices (and therefore pose a threat to their privacy) and large data breaches where significant personal information is exposed.
Items presented here are typically curated with the end user and small groups (such as families and small/micro businesses) in mind. Due to this focus, items primarily affecting enterprises or large organizations may not be included, even if they are widespread or “popular” stories.