Privacy Digest 12/23
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ghostery.com
Rollout of Google's AI Chatbot Held up in EU Over Privacy Concerns
After being informed of the planned launch of the AI chatbot in the EU, the DPC instructed Google to file a data protection impact assessment. The launch is waiting on Google to address privacy concerns.
cpomagazine.com
DuckDuckGo's Privacy-Focused Web Browser Now Available for Windows
DuckDuckGo promises a privacy-respecting web experience without all the complicated settings.
pcmag.com
Suicide Hotlines Promise Anonymity. Dozens of Their Websites Send Sensitive Data to Facebook
The Markup found many sites tied to the national mental health crisis hotline transmitted information on visitors through the Meta Pixel.
themarkup.org
US intelligence confirms it buys Americans' personal data
A declassified U.S. government report confirms buying Americans' data "raises significant issues related to privacy and civil liberties."
techcrunch.com