Privacy10 Mar 2026Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officialsSignal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials "very seriously".10 Mar 20265 Mar 2026We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than everHas online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026? 5 Mar 20264 Mar 2026The most important Google setting you aren't usingThere's a free automated tool that removes information about you from Google search results. For some reason, most people don't use it.4 Mar 20264 Mar 2026TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at riskTikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.4 Mar 202624 Feb 2026Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failingsThe UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.24 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Parents angered by lack of online safety strategyVicky O'Neil has raised concerns about how long it is taking the island to bring in new laws.18 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Not on TikTok? They're tracking you anywayTikTok is growing its data harvesting empire, and avoiding the app won’t protect you – but some easy steps can keep you safe.11 Feb 202627 Jan 2026Court told police facial recognition needs limitsTwo campaigners are taking the Met Police to court over live facial recognition technology.27 Jan 202626 Jan 2026Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversationsThe claimants say Google Assistant recorded private conversations without their knowledge.26 Jan 2026...
