A federal judge has ordered OpenAI to hand over internal communications about why it deleted the “Books1” and “Books2” datasets. This discovery could prove the company willfully infringed on copyrights, massively increasing potential damages.
Data protection officers in Switzerland are pushing for a major shift in how governments use cloud software. They argue that simply storing data locally isn’t sufficient; agencies must hold the encryption keys themselves to have true control.
Apple has notified EU regulators that both Apple Maps and Apple Ads meet gatekeeper thresholds under the Digital Markets Act. The European Commission now has 45 days to investigate whether these services should face the same restrictions as Apple’s App Store and Safari browser.
Two Australian teenagers are fighting a nationwide social media ban for under-16s in the country’s highest court. The controversial law, set to take effect December 10, could fine platforms A$49.5 million for non-compliance. The teens argue the ban unlawfully restricts political communication.
Apple Podcasts has been automatically opening to unfamiliar shows, some dating back to 2019. At least one podcast attempted a cross-site scripting attack. The app can launch without user interaction.
The European Council has agreed on child protection legislation that doesn’t require tech companies to identify and remove CSAM. This represents a major shift from 2023 proposals and a victory for encryption advocates. The proposal now heads to negotiations with Parliament.
A new malware campaign is disguising itself as human verification checks, tricking users into running malicious code. The attack installs LummaC2 and Rhadamanthys malware designed to steal passwords and authentication tokens. Researchers have been tracking this threat since early October.
EU lawmakers have finally reached agreement on the controversial Chat Control legislation after more than three years of failed attempts. The new “voluntary” scanning approach still threatens encryption and digital rights according to experts.
A security researcher discovered that jury management systems used across multiple US states had a simple vulnerability exposing sensitive juror data. The platforms, made by Tyler Technologies, lacked basic security measures allowing anyone to access personal information through brute force attacks.
Poland’s competition authority UOKiK has opened an antitrust investigation into Apple’s App Tracking Transparency framework. The regulator suspects ATT may mislead users about privacy protection while strengthening Apple’s position against independent publishers. Apple could face penalties up to 10%
