Co-founder of Russia's equivalent of Google slams 'barbaric' invasion of Ukraine
The co-founder of Russian internet giant Yandex, Arkady Volozh, on Thursday condemned what he described as Moscow's "barbaric" invasion of Ukraine, days after criticism in Russia over his apparent efforts to distance himself from the country.
2023-08-10 22:26
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Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts
Some of the UK’s most visited websites face enforcement action from the data protection watchdog if they do not make changes to allow users to consent to advertising cookies. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said some websites do not give users fair choices over whether or not they are tracked for personalised advertising. The ICO has previously issued guidance to help ensure firms make it as easy for users to reject advertising cookies as it is to accept all – often using consent banners which pop up when a user first lands on a website – but the watchdog has said that some of the UK’s top websites are not complying with data protection law on this issue. Many of the biggest websites have got this right. We’re giving companies who haven’t managed that yet a clear choice: make the changes now, or face the consequences Stephen Almond, ICO It said it had written to a number of firms giving them 30 days to comply or face potential enforcement action. Under UK data protection law, companies must give users fair choice to opt out of tracking using cookies, which is often then used to serve people personalised adverts online. Companies are still able to show users adverts when someone has rejected all tracking, but the ads must not be tailored to the person browsing. Stephen Almond, ICO executive director of regulatory risk, said: “We’ve all been surprised to see adverts online that seem designed specifically for us – an ad for a hotel when you’ve just booked a flight abroad, for instance. Our research shows that many people are concerned about companies using their personal information to target them with ads without their consent. “Gambling addicts may be targeted with betting offers based on their browsing record, women may be targeted with distressing baby adverts shortly after miscarriage and someone exploring their sexuality may be presented with ads that disclose their sexual orientation. “Many of the biggest websites have got this right. We’re giving companies who haven’t managed that yet a clear choice: make the changes now, or face the consequences.” The ICO said it would provide a further update on this work in January, including details of any companies that had not addressed the watchdog’s concerns. Read More Employee data leaked during British Library cyber attack Half of adults who chat online with strangers do not check age – poll Businesses embracing generative AI but fear cyberattacks, survey finds
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T-Mobile Donates $50,000 to Nonprofit Organizations in Puerto Rico and The USVI
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Truecaller Unveils A New Brand Identity and Upgraded AI Identity Features for Fraud Prevention
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2023-09-20 15:58
These Forza Motorsport features won't be available upon launch
'Forza Motorsport' will not have a number of functions available in Feature Multiplayer mode upon its launch.
2023-08-14 20:27
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is reportedly still being developed
Games leaker Jason Schreier claims that the 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' game has not been cancelled.
2023-11-22 22:18
'Who is she?': Elon Musk's bizarre photo leaves Internet confused as it shows him kissing a robot
'Where's the male version? I was always playing to get a robot husband. Does all chores, never argue,' said a social media user
2023-05-23 02:59
ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Is Staying Private So It Can Make ‘Strange’ Decisions
OpenAI Inc. Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman said he’s not interested in taking the artificial intelligence startup public
2023-06-06 22:49
HYAS Unveils EyeSpy Proof of Concept for New Type of Polymorphic, Intelligent and Fully Autonomous Malware
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If the FBI mistook you for a crook and seized your computer, what would they
2023-06-28 05:23
Reddit bids farewell to third-party apps like Apollo, BaconReader
Despite Reddit users' protests, Reddit has moved forward with its decision to charge developers of
2023-07-03 01:56
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