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If you're using #Adobe #Acrobat you might want to check if your organization allows use of the by default enabled generative AI features: Acrobat sends the documents to cloud for processing, which likely goes against the data #privacypolicy of many orgs.

If unsure, go to Preferences > Generative AI and deselect "Enable generative AI features in Acrobat".

helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/

Refused to sign my doctor's office #PrivacyPolicy, because it's said something about advertising that I wasn't comfortable with. The receptionist of course looked at me like I was talking crazy, and suggested that if I didn't sign they can do whatever they want with my information. 🤔
Refusing to consent to having my information shared with advertisers means they can share my information with advertisers?? Looks like I have to go online and read it even more closely.

Insecure #Deebot #robotvacuums collect photos and audio to train #AI
#Ecovacs’s #privacypolicy allows for blanket collection of user data for research purposes, including:
- The 2D or 3D map of the user’s house generated by the device
- Voice recordings from the device’s microphone
- Photos or videos recorded by the device’s camera
It also states voice recordings, videos and photos that are deleted via app may continue to be held and used by Ecovacs
abc.net.au/news/2024-10-05/rob #privacy #surveillance

#Telegram Changes Policy, Says It Will Provide User Data to Authorities

Telegram updated its #privacy policy on Monday to say that the company will provide user data, such as IP addresses and phone numbers, to law enforcement agencies in response to a valid legal order.

The news is a significant shift in Telegram’s policies on providing data to law enforcement.
#tos #privacypolicy

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404 Media · Telegram Changes Policy, Says It Will Provide User Data to AuthoritiesIn an update to its privacy policy, Telegram says it will now share IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities in response to valid orders. The change is a dramatic switch for the social network app, which has become a hotbed for criminals.