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Accuweather has become a well known weather app that many people use. They have an app and an online presence that has gained traction over the years. Recently, it came to my attention that their privacy policy is less than favorable, though. I decided to take a closer look at the fine print and read their 4000 word privacy policy.
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Unauthenticated access to User Data is a pretty big error. Peloton left an API exposed that did exactly that. Actually, they did so with at least three.
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With the rise of educational tools aimed at K-12 students and the lucrative sector attracting new entrants almost daily, data privacy has been front of mind for education activists, think tanks, and government officials alike. And with good reason, as the platforms are collecting massive amounts of data.
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Welcome to the Privacy Wars! This is a new way to compare and contrast your favorite companies. Everyone compares product quality or customer service, but do they ever compare the complexity of requesting your OWN PERSONAL DATA?
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While I was looking for a data request form from a favorite fast food restaurant, I discovered how complex it
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For those not in the biz, APIs are the building blocks of the internet. Think of them a nice call
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Hey Rownd Supporter, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to find reasons to be thankful and that is never more needed than the
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My name is Robert Thelen, and I am the CEO and co-founder of Rownd. A little about me: I am
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Big Changes are coming: (1) data privacy is not a new concern and it will not pass with time, (2) governments are responding with laws, (3) users are responding with their voices and wallets
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We at Rownd recently commissioned a survey to dig into some of the open questions left by the McKinsey paper. Most importantly, we wanted to learn more about trust and personal data.
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