[ DuckDuckGo Privacy Weekly ] For Sep 9, 2021

• 6 Things You Need to Do to Prevent Getting Hacked [wired.com]
  "There are two big reasons why people get hacked. Flaws in software and flaws in human behavior." Although the software is less in a user's control, there are actions people can take to protect themselves online. Matt Burgess shares what those are.
• WhatsApp Faces $267m Fine for Breaching Europe's GDPR [techcrunch.com]
  Irelands's Data Protection Commission announced a €225 million ($267m USD) fine for Facebook's WhatsApp because the platform violated data protection rules. The decision confirms WhatsApp failed to be "clear, open and honest" about how users' info is used. Natasha Lomas reports.
• The Government Is Going to Use Facial Recognition More. That's Bad. [popsci.com]
  The Government Accountability Office, or GAO, has released a report saying that by 2023, 10 federal agencies plan to expand their use of facial recognition technology, and experts are saying this not only invades our privacy but could lead to false arrests. Shira Feder reports.
• 7 Data Privacy Tips for Your Phone From Digital Security Experts [cnet.com]
  When it comes to privacy, apps can feel like the Wild West — lots of questions and fewer answers. Wondering how to protect yourself? In this piece, Shelby Brown shares suggestions from data privacy experts on how to do just that.
• UK to Overhaul Privacy Rules in Post-Brexit Departure From GDPR [theguardian.com]
  Although the UK will maintain the GDPR framework post-Brexit, the government plans to overhaul privacy rules. What could this mean for the protection of UK citizens? Let’s hope it errs on the side of private. Alex Hern reports.
• Fall Antitrust Forecast: Biden Raises Hammer on Big Tech [axios.com]
  The fall will be a busy one on the antitrust front, with regulation progressing in Europe and the US Department of Justice and States' investigation into Google's search monopoly. Margaret Harding McGill reports.
• A Thumbs Down for Streaming Privacy [nytimes.com]
  When it comes to streaming apps, Shira Ovide reports "sometimes you can pay for a product and be the product" and that "streaming companies could be doing more to keep to themselves the data they collect from American households."

Proudly Private,



Dax the Duck
Mascot - DuckDuckGo

Follow us on Twitter.
Learn about privacy on our blog.
Join our remote team! Check out our open positions.