Data brokers collect and sell vast amounts of electronic information from apps and web browsers to advertisers and government agencies. This practice allows law enforcement to access personal data, including bulk cell phone location information, without requiring a warrant.

A rogue AI agent at Meta provided inaccurate technical advice to an employee, resulting in unauthorized access to company and user data for nearly two hours. Meta stated that no user data was mishandled during the incident.

A former U.S. DOGE Service employee allegedly claimed access to two sensitive Social Security Administration databases and intended to share this information with a private employer. The agency’s internal watchdog is investigating the complaint, which could indicate a significant security breach affecting over 70 million Americans.

Deleting an OpenAI account is a permanent action that prevents access to OpenAI services, including ChatGPT and API. User data will be deleted within 30 days, although some data may be retained longer as required by law, and mobile subscriptions must be canceled separately if subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

The Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of Courtsdesk, the UK's largest court reporting database, which will be wiped within days. Over 1,500 reporters from 39 media outlets used the platform to track criminal court cases, raising concerns that significant cases may now go unreported.

Amazon's Ring and Google's Nest contribute to the expansion of the U.S. surveillance state, which has become more pervasive since the revelations from Edward Snowden. Recent events illustrate the increasing integration of surveillance technologies in everyday life.

Discord is implementing mandatory age verification for its users. This decision comes in the wake of concerns regarding privacy and data security, particularly following a recent data breach.

Ring has canceled its partnership with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company, amid backlash regarding privacy concerns. The decision follows increased scrutiny and criticism, particularly after a controversial Super Bowl advertisement.

An automated scanning pipeline identified 287 Chrome extensions that exfiltrate browsing history, collectively installed on approximately 37.4 million devices. This represents around 1% of the global Chrome user base.

ICE issued a Request for Information (RFI) to data and ad tech brokers to explore the extent of identifying information they collect. The agency aims to understand how this data could assist its operations beyond traditional methods.