Experts Wary of AI Health Gadgets at CES 2026
From hormone trackers to smart scales, AI health tech dazzles at CES. But experts warn of accuracy, bias, and data privacy risks as US regulations ease. Read the full analysis.
From hormone trackers to smart scales, AI health tech dazzles at CES. But experts warn of accuracy, bias, and data privacy risks as US regulations ease. Read the full analysis.
Over 70 psychologists and doctors warn constant digital surveillance is harming children's mental health and autonomy. Discover why one mother refuses to track her son.
Twelve years after his near-fatal skiing accident, F1 legend Michael Schumacher's condition remains private. Exclusive insights reveal his life under constant care and a family's fight for privacy. Read the full story.
Corinna Schumacher's determined legal fight to protect Michael's medical privacy continues, 12 years after his skiing accident. Read the latest on the family's battle against blackmail.
India's telecom ministry mandates pre-installation of the 'Sanchar Saathi' cybersecurity app on all new smartphones, raising significant privacy concerns. Read more about the implications for users and manufacturers.
Michael Schumacher's friend Richard Hopkins gives devastating update on F1 legend's condition 12 years after skiing accident. Read the latest on the family's privacy battle.
Corinna Schumacher has taken a tougher stance on access to Michael after a blackmail attempt involving stolen medical records. Read the full story of the trial and its impact.
Tax authorities face legal crisis as experts reveal HMRC likely violated privacy laws by unlawfully collecting personal data to halt child benefit payments to thousands of families.
A UK landlord faces severe backlash after being discovered rifling through a tenant's personal belongings, including underwear drawers, raising serious concerns about tenant rights and privacy violations in rental properties.
Court records reveal Facebook provided private messages from a North Carolina murder investigation, raising serious questions about digital privacy and law enforcement access to personal data.
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
Parents are unwittingly feeding a viral content machine by sharing their children's most vulnerable moments online. Discover the psychological impact and how to protect your family's digital privacy.
Australia's largest bank retreats from intrusive financial health check survey asking about relationships, health and finances following widespread backlash and privacy concerns.
Shocking new research reveals Instagram's covert data collection practices, tracking user activity even when the app is closed. Discover the privacy implications for millions of UK users.
A Texas hospital director faces serious legal action after covert cameras were discovered in patient and staff bathrooms, sparking a major privacy scandal and lawsuits.
TV presenter Davina McCall opens up about the intense pressure of social media scrutiny and explains why she's setting firm boundaries to protect her family's privacy and mental wellbeing.
A leading cybersecurity expert reveals the most common and dangerous privacy mistake people make online, exposing them to fraud and identity theft. Discover the simple steps you can take to protect yourself today.
Georgia Tennant has bravely revealed the chilling stalking ordeal that targeted her husband, Doctor Who star David Tennant, sharing the profound impact it had on their family's sense of safety and privacy.
Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin is under fire for allegedly forcing employees to disclose ADHD medication use, raising serious concerns about medical privacy and discrimination in the workplace.
Britain's largest family, the Radfords, are at the centre of a shocking legal battle as 22 of their children are taking action over the public exposure of their private lives and medical conditions on the family's TV shows and social media.
A shocking exposé from the University of Michigan reveals how private investigators, hired by Donald Trump's company, engaged in extensive surveillance of his own employees, allies, and journalists, raising grave concerns over privacy and power.
Singer Peter Andre expresses outrage after intimate family photos are leaked without consent, sparking a privacy debate.
Discover why Gen Z is embracing location-sharing apps like Find My Friends, turning real-time tracking into a cultural phenomenon and what it means for privacy.
Experts warn that the rapid expansion of facial recognition technology in the UK could undermine civil liberties and democratic freedoms. Is Big Brother watching you?
UK police are using mobile facial recognition vans to scan public areas, raising alarms over privacy and civil liberties. Critics warn of 'Orwellian' surveillance.
The UK tax authority is using artificial intelligence to monitor bank transactions in a bid to crack down on tax evasion. Here's how it affects you.
The UK government is set to expand the use of live facial recognition technology nationwide as part of a sweeping reform of neighbourhood policing, raising both security hopes and privacy concerns.
A federal judge has ruled in favour of Donald Trump, preventing the Department of Justice from sifting through sensitive financial records of Americans in its investigation. The decision marks a significant win for the former president.
Texas has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of illegally collecting biometric data from YouTube users without consent. The case could have major implications for digital privacy laws.
Exclusive CCTV footage from Birmingham Crown Court, showing a violent altercation, was leaked to the press, raising serious concerns over privacy and legal protocols.