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Meta Fined Euro91 Million for Storing Facebook and Instagram Passwords in Plaintext

In a significant blow to its reputation and data security practices, Meta has been fined €91 million ($101.56 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a major security lapse dating back to March 2019. The investigation revealed that millions of Facebook and Instagram users' passwords were stored in plaintext, an alarming oversight for a company of Meta's scale and influence.

Navigating the Privacy Paradox: How Organizations Can Secure Customer Data While Ensuring Convenience

Privacy and convenience have always been at odds, especially regarding digital onboarding or online sign-ups. For modern organizations, striking a balance between the two has become increasingly important. At the same time, a recent report said 53% of customers suggest that they would give up their interaction with a brand if it took longer than two minutes, while as many as 87% expect basic levels of privacy to be met.

Is Character AI Safe? Artificial Intelligence and Privacy - Issues and Challenges

Since the technological “birth” of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT, many people are wondering what on earth they would do without AI in their lives. Since July 2024 ChatGPT has had 200 million weekly active users worldwide and attracted nearly 2.5 billion site visitors. However, ChatGPT is not the only AI out there.

How can WhatsApp users customize notifications for improved privacy?

Have you ever felt like your WhatsApp notifications are telling everyone about your business? Don't worry! There are ways to make your messages more private. WhatsApp offers various customization options to improve your privacy and minimize distractions.

Wondering why someone's location won't update on Find My Friends? Discover common reasons and practical solutions to fix location not updating on iPhone

If you've ever wondered, "Why isn't someone's location updating on iPhone? " You're not alone. Many users face this issue with the Find My Friends app, which can be frustrating. When Find My Friends is not updating its location, it raises concerns about connectivity or privacy settings. Click here for more details on troubleshooting this.

Protect Sensitive Data with Key Privacy Enhancing Techniques

In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive data is more critical than ever. Organizations handle vast amounts оf information daily, much оf which includes sensitive data like Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial details, and confidential business records. The exposure of this data can lead to severe consequences, including identity theft, financial loss, and reputational damage.

Prompt Sanitization: 5 Steps for Protecting Data Privacy in AI Apps

As Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) become integral to modern apps, we face a critical challenge of protecting sensitive user data from inadvertent exposure. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of content filtering in LLM-powered apps, and provide strategies for its implementation. Looking for step-by-step tutorials on prompt sanitization for OpenAI, Langchain, Anthropic, and more? Skip down to the “Tutorials & further learning” section below.