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California Enacts Comprehensive Data Privacy Law for Consumer Control

Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Record from Recorded Future News

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Source: The Record from Recorded Future News

California has enacted a law requiring web browsers to provide an easy-to-use, universal opt-out mechanism for consumers to prevent third-party data sales, making privacy controls more accessible and straightforward for Californians, alongside other privacy rights enhancements.

Meta's Potential Camera Roll Scanning: What You Need to Know

Originally Published 4 months ago — by ZDNET

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Meta has been secretly enabling camera roll sharing suggestions on Facebook, allowing it to analyze and retain users' private photos without clear consent, raising significant privacy concerns. Users have reported finding these features turned on without their knowledge, despite Meta stating they are not enabled by default, and the feature is currently in testing in the US and Canada.

Meta allegedly scans phone camera rolls; how to check and disable

Originally Published 4 months ago — by ZDNET

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Meta is testing a feature that automatically accesses and analyzes users' camera roll photos for AI-powered suggestions, often enabled by default without clear consent, raising significant privacy concerns. Users can check and disable this feature in their app settings to protect their privacy.