Data Breach Roundup (May 8 - 14, 2026)
https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/05/16/data-breach-roundup-may-8-14-2026/
Data Breach Roundup (May 8 - 14, 2026)
https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/05/16/data-breach-roundup-may-8-14-2026/
BitLocker Bypass Found, Researcher Warns of More Unreleased Vulnerabilities

Google recently announced upcoming features for Android 17 which features new privacy & security upgrades, Signal is adding warnings to protect against phish...
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Privacy Guides explains how to deploy a Signal proxy so users can bypass state blocks and retain access to encrypted messaging. π
The guide outlines self-hosted setup steps and highlights how Signalβs centralized design can restrict access during censorship. π
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Android Introduces New Privacy and Security Protections, with a Focus on Agentic AI
Data Breach Roundup (May 1 - May 7, 2026)
https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/05/11/data-breach-roundup-may-1-may-7-2026/
Utah Targets VPNs for Age Verification
https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/05/11/utah-targets-vpns-for-age-verification/
Canvas System Used by Over 40% of US Schools Breached
https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/05/09/canvas-system-used-by-over-40-of-us-schools-breached/
Healthcare Marketplaces Shared Sensitive Data With Advertisers

A new investigation from Bloomberg has revealed how state-run health insurance marketplaces have - often accidentally - been sharing sensitive data with tech giants. The United States healthcare landscape is complicated. The healthcare system is largely privatized. Many employers offer health insurance to full-time employees, while those not covered can