Privacy Please

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode, we explore the explosive growth of consumer-facing generative AI tools, which promise to transform our lives and work. However, using these tools comes with important privacy and security considerations. We discuss the significance of checking privacy policies, being cautious about data shared, and utilizing data control settings. By understanding these aspe...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of Privacy Please, join us for a fascinating discussion with Alex Bovee, the CEO and co-founder of ConductorOne. We'll explore the challenges of delegating access control, the shift towards tangible value, potential risks of IAM misconfigurations, the human factor in privacy, and the transformative potential of AI in privacy products. Don't mi...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please... In recent years, job hunting has become increasingly difficult, with extended hiring timelines and demanding application processes. Employers, who were once eager to hire, now subject candidates to grueling rounds of interviews. Even with temporary relief during the pandemic, the job market remains challenging, leaving job seekers frustrated and faci...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we talk about Threads vs. Twitter: Global Launch Unveiled, But What's Stopping it in the EU? Privacy Concerns and Recent Rulings Cause a Pause? Tune in to learn more :)  Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may r...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we discuss the concept of feeling "normal" in the digital realm. Despite the increasing presence of surveillance and data collection, users in the United States seem unfazed and have developed a sense of acceptance within digital infrastructures. Feeling "normal" online provides a sense of comfort, connection, and social inclusion,...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we talk about Innovation vs. privacy and how this has become a contentious topic in today's digital landscape.  This conversation explores the delicate balance between fostering technological advancements and protecting individual privacy rights. We delve into the question of which side should take precedence and whether sacrificing privacy is nec...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we tell a short story about Max Malware and the Privacy Protectors. Enjoy! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we talk about the overall costs of recovering from a ransomware incident and how they are increasing…  "Mitigating these attacks takes time—if the organization even has reliable, tested backups of the systems compromised—and resources. Ransomware is so ubiquitous that it may simply be a threat that we will always have to protect against" Supp...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we talk about how Microsoft Outlook , the popular cloud email service, faced a series of outages on Monday after a reported hack by a pro-Russian group called Anonymous Sudan. The group claimed to have launched a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Outlook as part of a campaign against US companies and infrastructure.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we talk about two new events that happened recently involving Toyota Motor Corporation's disclosing their data breach and Dish Network's ransomware attack after admitting they may have paid the ransom without saying they paid for it.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we talk about Facebook owner Meta being fined a record 1.2 Billion over European data transfers.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we go over two articles - the first in Cybersecurity news, T-Mobile's second data breach this year (2023), and the second in data privacy news, we talk about how Apple and Google are working together on industry standards to warn device users of unauthorized Bluetooth tracking.   Article source: Scott Ikeda Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to give Amazon the rights to your health data?  This week on Privacy Please, we talk about a new online patient service offered by Amazon called Amazon Clinic. Now the catch is, in order to become a patient with amazon clinic, first, you must sign away some privacy.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we have the pleasure of speaking with the President, VP, and Co-founders at Termageddon, Donata and Hans Skillrud! Tune in to learn more about their backgrounds and how and why Termageddon was created.  Company info: Termageddon creates policies for your website or application and automatically updates the policies when the law changes. Support the sho...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we had the privilege of speaking with Thomas Perkins, who cofounded Malcore and is more recently known for his reverse engineering skills. Thomas was the data analyst who cracked the source code of TikTok for the Australian cyber security and intelligence firm, internet 2.0.  About the guest: As a self-taught professional software engineer, my primary...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we talk about an article surrounding a man who committed suicide after a 6-week-long relationship with an AI-generated chatbot named Eliza.  Article credit goes to - https://people.com/human-interest/man-dies-by-suicide-after-ai-chatbot-became-his-confidante-widow-says/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an article from Wired that covers Microsoft's AI-driven Security copilot through ChatGPT.  It aims to deliver the network insights and coordination that “AI” security systems have long been promised. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we dive into another blogcast episode from a time article that speaks on TikTok and what to know about security concerns.  Let us know your thoughts and email us at cameron.ivey@protonmail.com  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we go unplugged before entering the blogcast that dives into an article surrounding cross-context behavioral advertising (CCBA).  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we have the pleasure of speaking with both, Gary LaFever, co-CEO, General Counsel, and Aaron Stevens, Data Privacy Evangelist at Anonos.  Main topics: We talk about their patented Data Embassy platform that transforms source data into Variant Twins What problem is Anonos solving? Data Privacy and Security challenges today and for tomorrow Much more Sup...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we cover two different topics in our unplugged conversation.  Articles referenced:  https://www.wired.com/story/ai-has-a-hallucination-problem-thats-proving-tough-to-fix/ https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RE5bUvv?culture=en-us&country=us Support link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/622234/support Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we go over an article that hits on three big topics in Tech and Privacy.  Is Borderless data ending? and does that make data regulation a global issue? Decisions about data in the Ukraine war aren’t as easy as they seem Big Tech and social media may be making some questionable decisions Author credit: Jeremy Wagstaff, The Markup Support Link: https://w...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an interesting article on your tax data and why it's up for grabs.  Support link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/622234/support Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we have the pleasure of speaking with the founder and CEO of Nandi Security, Vikram  Venkatasubramanian!  Please enjoy as we learn about Vikram's background, what problems he is trying to solve, his passion for security and privacy, and much more. Show your support for the show! Get an email and shout out on the next episode :)  https://www.buzzsp...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an oldie but a goodie. The FTC Extends Deadline to Comply with GLBA Safeguards Rule Until June 9, 2023.  Support the show