Techlore Surveillance Report DuckDuckGo's Upcoming Desktop Browser & More! - Surveillance Report 45
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Jun 20, 2021 Discover DuckDuckGo's intriguing plans for a desktop browser and its new email privacy tool. Learn about shocking data breaches, including a massive leak from Alibaba, as well as the implications of Colorado's new consumer privacy law. Explore the tech landscape with updates on Google's end-to-end encryption rollout and a surprising report ranking invasive companies for data collection. Dive into discussions on biometric surveillance and the latest privacy-focused tech innovations that can help protect your data.
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Control JavaScript Instead Of Spoofing UA
- Disable unnecessary JavaScript or control it rather than relying solely on user-agent spoofing to prevent tracking.
- Focus defenses on script control for stronger privacy benefits than spoofing alone.
Colorado Law Is A Step With Compromises
- Colorado's consumer data privacy law lets users opt out of ad-based tracking universally but still allows tracking with consent.
- The bill is a step forward but contains compromises that limit its protections.
Geofence Warrants Face Judicial Scrutiny
- Judges are increasingly denying Google geofence warrants because they're invasive and unreliable.
- The decline reflects growing judicial caution about bulk location warrants that sweep up innocent people.