Apple has redesigned its transparency website to make it easier to understand the number of government device requests the company receives.
privacy
Apple Medical, Privacy Bill, Future of AI with John Martellaro - ACM 492
Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host John Martellaro to discuss how Apple might be looking at the medical industry, of which CEO Tim Cook has said he wants a piece. They also talk about the privacy bill making the rounds in Washington, and the future of artificial intelligence.
15 Senators Introduce American Privacy Bill
Unlike Europe the United States doesn’t have GDPR, but that could change with the introduction of an American privacy bill put forth by 15 Senators.
Facebook Spyware, Credit Card Privacy – TMO Daily Observations 2018-12-06
Today is all privacy, talking Facebook spyware and how to keep your credit card safe, with Andrew Orr, Charlotte Henry, & host Kelly Guimont.
AirPower's Future, US Privacy Laws– TMO Daily Observations 2018-11-28
Dave Hamilton and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to talk about AirPower’s future(?) and more rumblings about GDPR-style laws in the US.
LinkedIn Privacy, Laws on GitHub – TMO Daily Observations 2018-11-26
Kelly Guimont chats with Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton about keeping your LinkedIn Privacy settings current and using GitHub to manage laws.
Despite Privacy Stance, Tim Cook Defends Google on iOS
Despite Apple’s stance on privacy, Tim Cook defended Google on iOS during an interview with Axios that aired last night.
Mark Zuckerberg Tries to Tackle Growing Criticisms
Under-pressure Mark Zuckerberg has published a note laying out how Facebook plans to govern content in the future and its progress in 2018.
Bitwarden Passes Third Party Security Audit
During the tests performed by Cure53, five vulnerabilities were found. Only one vulnerability needed immediate action.
A Couple of Alternatives to That CloudFlare App
Named after the DNS address it uses—1.1.1.1—it promises a quick and easy privacy fix.
What Advertisers Think of Safari Anti-Tracking
Apple built a new Safari anti-tracking feature into its browser. Advertisers aren’t happy about it, which means it’s great for users.
iMessage is the Biggest Competitor to Facebook Messenger
In an earnings call on Tuesday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that iMessage is the biggest competitor to Facebook Messenger.
Apple's T2 Security Chip Can Prevent Microphone Eavesdropping
Apple’s T2 security chip has been added to the new MacBook Air. It’s also in newer MacBook Pro models. And it can prevent eavesdropping.
This VPN App Claims to Act as an iOS Firewall
It’s currently in closed beta and will be released in December.
Tim Cook Says Data Mining is Weaponized Against Us
At a privacy conference in Brussels, Belgium Tim Cook spoke about privacy, saying that data mining is weaponized against us.
Tech Lobby Group Introduces Privacy Regulation Framework
A tech lobby group has introduced a privacy regulation framework. The idea is to help form privacy legislation that lawmakers are working on.
How to Stop Developers From Knowing if you Uninstall an App
The secret? Silent notifications. But there’s an easy fix.
Apple Updates Privacy Website with macOS Mojave and iOS 12 Details
Apple updated its privacy website on Wednesday. The site now details security improvements in macOS Mojave and iOS 12, end-to-end encryption for Screen Time and Group FaceTime, improvements to no-tracking for websites, and more. It also includes links for managing your privacy with Apple devices and services, and Apple’s transparency in privacy report. It’s great to see the effort Apple is putting into protecting user privacy, especially since so many other companies are playing fast and loose with our data.
How to Enable Two Factor Authentication on Facebook
In light of the recent breaches and hacks at Facebook, it’s a good idea to enable two-factor authentication on Facebook for security.
Cops Taught How to Avoid Face ID Lock Out
While suspects can be forced to unlock their iPhones, cops have been instructed not to look directly at iPhones to avoid Face ID lock out.
Goodbye Google+, USB-C iPad Pro - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-09
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to discuss what’s behind Google shutting down its Google+ social network platform, plus they explore a new report saying an iPad Pro with a USB-C port is coming in October.
London High Court Blocks Google iPhone Lawsuit
The case was an attempt to bring legal action against Google over claims that it collected the sensitive data of over 4 million iPhone users.
5 iOS Security Apps to Keep Your Data Safe
Whether you’re managing passwords or encrypting files, we’ve got you covered.
Tim Cook VICE Interview Is Nice, But Reveals Little
A couple things that stood out to Andrew were Apple’s removal of Alex Jones, and Apple’s Chinese data centers.