PrivacySavvy

Ticketmaster is adding stronger identity checks as it fights bots and ticket scalpers. Some customers must now prove who they are before buying tickets. The company may ask users to complete extra checks when it spots suspicious activity. According to Ticketmaster’s official explanation, the checks help protect accounts and prevent harmful activity. Ticketmaster’s UK help […]...

The authority that protects Italy’s data just gave a data broker that operates from the US, Lusha Systems Inc. a fine of €2 million (approximately over $2.2 million in USD). The Italian Data Protection Authority, Garante Privacy, announced the penalty after investigating Lusha’s data practices. The company runs a subscription-based platform that gives customers detailed […]

US prosecutors are charging Atlanta activist Samuel Tunick after his phone was wiped during a border search. The case has raised questions about phone privacy and government searches. Tunick returned to the United States from the Dominican Republic on January 24, 2025. Customs and Border Protection agents stopped him at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Accord...

Web search engines revealed an astonishing number of private Anthropic Claude AI conversation logs to the public. Surfing on any search engine, an ordinary user noticed publicly available chat links. When immense domain operators were used in the search, web visitors obtained some personal conversations. The leaked website contained valuable scripts, secret files, and confide...

OpenAI recently introduced new personal finance features for ChatGPT. These tools allow some users to connect their bank accounts directly to the chatbot, which allows them to obtain tailored guidance on budgeting and expenditures. However, privacy experts are advising users to be careful before using these features. There is now an important question arising from […]

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