These days, there are apps for just about every function. But many request extensive permissions that don’t always seem justified. A torch app, for example, doesn’t need access to your microphone (and ...

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As states continue to expand consumer privacy protections, the ability to request deletion of personal data varies widely across the U.S. Clym analyzed these rights across states, including California ...

If you use the internet, you've been in a data breach. Nearly every American is in multiple data breaches per year. There were over 3,000 major beaches in 2024 (registration required), with over 1.3 ...

Any entity that is a “business,” as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and that knowingly collects and sells to third parties the personal ...