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PSA: Your Skype Messages Aren't as Private as You Think They Are

# 2013-05-20 21:37:00, Gizmodo
Most people think of Skype as a secure means of communication, with messages kindly delivered using end-to-end encryption. But a new report by Ars Technica suggests that's far from the case—and Microsoft is often dipping into your communications.Read more...

Google on Glass: You'll Just Know When Someone's Spying on You

# 2013-05-16 22:40:00, Gizmodo
Yesterday saw Google face a lot of questions over Google Glass privacy: not only was it grilled by developers at I/O, but Congress also sent it a list of eight questions it wants answered. It's response? Don't sweat it; you'll know if someone is spying on you, silly.Read more...

Nissan plans to make Leaf data available to app developers

# 2013-05-14 00:32:00, Engadget
Those of you familiar with the Nissan Leaf will know about its Carwings system, which lets you check the vehicle's charge, turn on the AC, rate your driving efficiency against others and even read RSS feeds out loud -- all over an always-on cellular data connection. In fact, the RSS functionalit...

FBI Documents Suggest That Feds Read Your Emails Without a Warrant

# 2013-05-08 10:34:00, Gizmodo
New documents from the FBI and U.S. Attorneys’ offices paint a troubling picture of the government’s email surveillance practices. Not only does the FBI claim it can read emails and other electronic communications without a warrant—even after a federal appeals court ruled that doing so violate...

German court tells Apple to change rules for handling customer data

# 2013-05-07 14:00:00, TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog
A German court has ruled that Apple must change its company policies for handling customer data after finding the policies violate the country's privacy laws. In the suit, brought by the group Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (VZBV), it took issue with eight of the provisions in Apple's data-use ...

How Automated License Plate Readers Threaten Our Privacy

# 2013-05-07 00:43:00, Gizmodo
Law enforcement agencies are increasingly using sophisticated cameras, called “automated license plate readers” or ALPR, to scan and record the license plates of millions of cars across the country. These cameras, mounted on top of patrol cars and on city streets, can scan up to 1,800 license pl...

SpiderOak Unveils Hive, Streamlines Zero-Knowledge Privacy Storage

# 2013-05-06 07:53:51, TechCrunch
An old saying states that "security is inversely proportional to convenience." This explains the slow adoption of many important security technologies. HTTPS, the secure version of the HTTP protocol used to browse the world wide web, has been around for more than two decades, but it's only been in t...

Reddit's reworked privacy policy clarifies data handling, comes into effect May 15th

# 2013-05-02 03:32:00, Engadget
The online Aladdin's cave and AMA forum Reddit has revealed a revamped privacy policy intended to make clear exactly how it deals with users' data. Legalese is notably absent, with credit for that going to Lauren Gelman, a legal consultant who's previously worked with the likes of the EFF -- a m...

There's Already a Google Glass App That Lets You Take Photos With a Wink

# 2013-05-02 00:57:00, Gizmodo
Last week we reported that the ability to control Google Glass with the wink of an eye was a very real possibility. Now, an enterprising chap by the name of Mike DiGiovanni has made that a reality.Read more...

EFF report knocks Verizon, praises Twitter for protecting user data

# 2013-05-01 20:48:00, Engadget
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has released its annual "Who Has Your Back?" report, ranking 18 companies by how well they protect user information from government eyes. Twitter and Sonic.net get high scores from the EFF, as they meet all six of the organization's privacy guidelines, which in...

Path spam mishap brings renewed attention to privacy concerns

# 2013-05-01 04:00:00, TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog
It seems that just when Path was emerging from one privacy PR nightmare, another one landed on its doorstep. The day after the company reached 10 million users, The Verge related the story of digital marketer Stephen Kenwright who had an unpleasant experience with the app. Kenwright downloaded the ...

Google Glass Gets a Whole Lot Creepier When You Root It

# 2013-05-01 03:49:20, Gizmodo
Google Glass has plenty of folks a little scared of being recorded in secret, but saying "OK Glass" and the recording light are kind of a dead giveaway. But a rooted pair of specs? Those could be a creeper's dream. Read more...

Path app spamming users' contacts with texts, robocalls

# 2013-04-30 12:10:00, Engadget
The social messaging app Path recently announced that it's gaining a million users each week, but it may be using some spam-like methods to achieve that growth. Several users -- and several Engadget staffers -- have reported that the app has been sending smartphone contacts unwanted text message...

Which Tech Companies Protect Your Data From the Government?

# 2013-04-30 11:20:00, Gizmodo
The Electronic Frontier Foundation just released its annual "Who Has Your Back" report card, detailing the privacy policies of tech companies. Here's the rundown of who fights for your privacy in the face of government requests for your data—and who doesn't even bother.Read more...

Google's Eric Schmidt admits talking to Glass is 'the weirdest thing'

# 2013-04-26 01:44:00, Engadget
We're still getting to grips with an Explorer edition of Google's Glass ourselves, but Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt has noted that Glass may take some getting used to. Talking to an audience on Thursday at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, he said that alongside the unusual s...