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Browsing Privacy

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Stat: Why trust will define the future of facial recognition

New research around facial recognition technology (FRT) suggests people expect transparency and accountability about how biometric systems are deployed.

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Stat: Parents sound alarm as children’s digital identities form too early

A new survey from Proton reveals that concern about children’s online privacy has become the norm, not the exception, as digital identities are formed earlier than ever.

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CES spotlights a new wave of intentional smartphones

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, smartphone innovation is shifting away from feature overload towards focus, control and intent. Two launches point to a growing counter-movement against mainstream devices designed for constant engagement.

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Retail

Stat: Major retail hacks lead UK consumers to change digital habits

A wave of high-profile cyberattacks is reshaping consumer trust in online retail, with two-thirds (66%) of UK shoppers now re-assessing their digital habits, according to new data from insights agency Opinium.

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The Big Idea: Decolonising Data Privacy

In this report, we discussed how to earn and retain consumers’ trust via ethical data handling strategies, learning from Indigenous cultures prioritising data consent, transparency and user control.

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Preserving Digital Legacies

Meet the innovators safeguarding and cherishing precious digital memories beyond the grave.

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Culture & Media

Stat: Companies are receiving more requests to delete consumers’ personal data

New research has shown how consumers' concerns about data privacy and the control of their personal information are growing.

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Technology

Scientists conceal drones in dead pheasants and pigeons

Researchers at New Mexico Tech have combined the bodies of stuffed birds and drones, hinting at groundbreaking opportunities for military spy missions and surveillance.

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Jumbo rebrands to make digital privacy free

Consumers thinking about simple and affordable ways to manage their digital privacy can now use Jumbo for free.