By Emily Craig Deputy Health Editor For Mailonline 00:01 30 Nov 2023, updated 00:34 30 Nov 2023 UK Biobank published whole genome sequencing data for half a million people Researchers said it gives ‘the most detailed picture of human health that exists’ Scientists have released the largest ever set of patients’ genetic data that could …
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Canada Post is conducting a review of its marketing program after the federal privacy watchdog found that it had violated privacy law by using Canadians’ personal information without authorization. According to a report by Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne, Canada Post collected data to create mail-marketing lists that were rented to businesses under the program called …
The Complex Nature of Digital Privacy and the Importance of Protecting It The Complex Nature of Digital Privacy and the Importance of Protecting It We are all shedding data like skin cells. Almost everything we do with, or simply in proximity to, a connected device generates some small bit of information—about who we are, about …
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I believe it’s crucial to highlight the significance of my feedback. In recent weeks, I have been bombarded with desperate requests for feedback from various companies. For instance, Amazon asked for my recommendation based on my experience with their returns process. They even asked me to rate the delivery of the pillow insert I was …
Two years ago, a 2012 study on dishonesty co-authored by renowned social psychologist and best-selling author Dan Ariely faced criticism. Some scientists argued that the underlying data, which described the reported number of miles driven by customers of a car-insurance company, had been falsified. The academic paper featuring the study was subsequently retracted. Ariely maintained …
Saudi authorities recently announced that Microsoft has made a $2 billion investment to construct a cloud storage facility in the kingdom. However, activists are raising concerns about the potential risks to users’ personal data. The announcement was made at the LEAP 2023 tech conference in Riyadh, where influential executives and Saudi officials gather, including those …
Threads, the app linked to Instagram, has experienced a significant decline in users since its initial popularity, according to Similarweb. On July 14, the daily active users dropped to 23.6 million, compared to its peak of 49 million on July 7. In comparison, Twitter had approximately 107 million users on July 14. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO …
This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic , Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. Long gone are the days when alcohol was considered beneficial for your health. In 1991, a French researcher made headlines by claiming that …