One of the biggest impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the government guidance to work from home to reduce transmissibility. The government has announced that guidance to 'work from home' will remain until restrictions are relaxed which is currently scheduled for 21st June. Many though have …
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Accept new terms or you will be blocked by WhatsApp after May 15
Just last week we discussed the privacy concerns of messaging apps but it has now been confirmed that if you do not accept the updated terms and conditions you will soon be blocked by WhatsApp. In a release on their website, WhatsApp has confirmed the deadline for agreeing to the new terms will …
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Is Telegram really safer for your data than Whatsapp?
Nearly everybody in the modern world uses instant messaging apps daily such as Whatsapp and Telegram. Whether you are sending a note to your parents asking how they are, popping your other half a message requesting they preheat the oven, or catching up with friends on the group chat, you’ll open …
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Spy pixels in emails are widespread and could be putting your data at risk
The BBC has reported that barely visible 'spy pixels' are in widespread use across large brands when sending emails which give companies access to certain data. The report estimates that as many as two-thirds of emails contain these spy pixels which will allow them to see if, when and how many …
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Ocado free to pursue solicitor for contempt after telling IT manager to “burn” evidence
Ocado, the online grocery service, has welcomed the decision by the Court of Appeal which permits it to proceed with committal proceedings against the solicitor Raymond McKeeve for contempt of court after instructing an IT manager to "burn" an internal messaging system. Background to the Ocado …
