Privacy issues

Anger mounts in US over vast network of car licence plate cameras

Flock’s automated licence plate reader cameras have been deployed in over 120,000 locations across 49 states, using artificial intelligence to identify vehicles.

WhatsApp tests age confirmation in largest market India

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a restricted Facebook post.

US man facing charges after allegedly providing a passcode that wiped his phone

Activist Samuel Tunick gave US Customs and Border Protection agents a passcode that erased the contents of his phone during questioning at a US airport in 2025.

Google rolls out new selfie video sign-in feature

Google said that the selfie video is stored with the user’s consent, and the user has the option to delete it at any time in their Google account.

News analysis

WhatsApp’s latest privacy feature will not stop scams if users do not exercise scepticism

WhatsApp users should not be lulled into a false sense of security, says the writer, as scammers can still exploit the username system.

WhatsApp locks down usernames of S’pore politicians in latest privacy feature roll-out

The new feature will be rolled out later in 2026, although users can already reserve usernames.

Harry, others’ privacy case against Daily Mail dismissed in blow to prince

Prince Harry has brought several legal cases against the British press and has long railed against their alleged abuse of power.

In AI blunder, more than 34,000 Instagram accounts became vulnerable

Of the vulnerable accounts, 20,000 were breached and more than 3,500 accounts had their usernames taken over and changed from the hack.

Forum: Using AI in healthcare must be worth the time and cost

Apple, Google blast Canada’s plan to expand police data powers

Bill C-22, also known as the Lawful Access Act, has passed two of three readings in Canada’s House of Commons, before it goes to the Senate for final review.

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