https://www.cbsnews.com/ Cbsn Privacywatch From CBSNews.com Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:32:07 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/google-reportedly-collecting-personal-health-records-in-project-nightingale/ A new Wall Street Journal report suggests Google is stealing the personal health care records of millions of Americans. The tech company teamed with a leading health system to launch "Project Nightingale." CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula has a look at the initiative and CNET editor at large Ian Sherr weighs in on the possible privacy concerns at play. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:03:01 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2019/11/13/1f168e6a-0b52-49f6-9510-71e591ceb3ab/thumbnail/60x60/b2071b72baee999b57b377efccedb96b/1112-cbsn-googleprojectnightingale-1976240-640x360.jpg 5ea0ec2f-014b-4ca4-af9a-c561c7e0cc95 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-campaign-app-collects-massive-amounts-of-user-data-sparking-privacy-concerns/ President Trump's 2020 campaign app pulls massive amounts of user data into an information ecosystem that provides a "gold mine" of information. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has been covering this story and joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero on "Red & Blue" to discuss. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:41:07 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/07/16/15ed8f7f-2b5b-41f1-a6df-1f7ef3e1182f/thumbnail/60x60/64c042d3f2fa8bd0b2fb5ec29670e65a/0716-cbsn-bvq2-515693-640x360.jpg b1ff2326-64fd-40a9-b848-88f53e8c854b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/former-facebook-executive-says-leaked-documents-show-platforms-harm/ We're getting an inside look at more of the massive trove of leaked documents from embattled tech giant Facebook. CBS News, along with a consortium of other new outlets, reviewed thousands of pages of internal research, employee comments and presentations. They suggest the company was aware its platforms — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — can fuel hate, polarization, conspiracy theories and misinformation but at times did little to stop it. Laurie Segall reports. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:05:33 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/10/25/4afe0656-b565-46d1-8910-df74a6081fe2/thumbnail/60x60/8c96ec3c55554ffd4ff2fbf4f14014de/1025-ctm-facebookpapers-segall-822373-640x360.jpg 3168e2fa-4be5-48ba-a970-04cb00590f3f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cybersecurity-apache-log4j-software-flaw-threatens-millions-of-users/ Cybersecurity experts and government officials are scrambling to contain what some are calling "the worst cyber vulnerability in history." The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's warning follows the discovery of a technical flaw in popular open-source software, Apache Log4J, used by companies and consumers around the globe. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson has more. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:12:27 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/12/15/d5d5533a-906c-46c9-900d-5cd4bdac6c26/thumbnail/60x60/f3c07a5fd72e0bdb6b8a4f401740ec42/cbsn-fusion-cybersecurity-apache-log4j-software-flaw-threatens-millions-of-users-thumbnail-856736-640x360.jpg 7299e51a-aab4-4dce-ba9f-52c69aedb496 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/facebook-changes-company-name-to-meta/ Facebook is changing its company name to Meta. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the new name will reflect growing interests in virtual and augmented reality. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero with more. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:51:02 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/10/28/ffc469df-8ae6-46b8-86f7-f5c8197b3b88/thumbnail/60x60/218d0a635c359e5031a6d4252c642914/cbsn-fusion-facebook-changes-company-name-to-meta-thumbnail-825111-640x360.jpg 62797330-e03e-45a7-82c4-9207b762a224 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-defends-company-after-massive-document-dump/ Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off his company's earnings call Monday by adamantly defending recent criticism following a massive leak of internal research. Zuckerberg said problems like polarization and hate speech are bigger than social media and laid out his vision for the platform's future. Laurie Segall reports. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:25:02 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/10/26/fec8f17d-2f53-41f7-8c7d-d89c6da7837b/thumbnail/60x60/69796b1e26c5478dc70c857ab91299db/1026-cbsmornings-facebooklatest-823300-640x360.jpg 399f2f77-3ecb-4e20-b60a-1176be856203 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-facebook-internal-documents-reveal-frustration-stemming-from-january-6-insurrection/ Leaked documents from Facebook show employees thought company response to the January 6 attacks was "piecemeal." CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN with the latest. Sun, 24 Oct 2021 03:22:56 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/10/23/5560d8a3-e059-47f8-89f2-d36bf65395c9/thumbnail/60x60/dcf2265dbbb48e2d7b7d161bf7e6e75b/cbsn-fusion-new-facebook-internal-documents-reveal-frustration-stemming-from-january-6-insurrection-thumbnail-821671-640x360.jpg eb240da7-ba67-4b34-996f-9e07a5ab7384 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/breaking-down-the-impact-of-facebook-instagram-on-teen-mental-health/ In the past two weeks, Facebook has been scrutinized by lawmakers on Capitol Hill after a scathing report by The Wall Street Journal found the company has ignored the fact that its platforms have a negative impact on the mental health of teenagers. Executive director of Fairplay Josh Golin joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how these apps can become safer for kids. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:21:55 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/10/15/59b61ec8-d56f-40f6-8b9b-42926ebe4731/thumbnail/60x60/118b444ef653a7d2167512209c232df7/cbsn-fusion-breaking-down-the-impact-of-facebook-instagram-on-teen-mental-health-thumbnail-816034-640x360.jpg 9d279bf6-3596-43c1-a275-bc826ac3acff https://www.cbsnews.com/video/thousands-fall-victim-to-zoom-bombing/ Thousand of Zoom users have reported their video calls have been hacked with graphic and often racist images and comments. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to explain how it happens and what Zoom is doing to stop it. He also detailed the app company's data-sharing relationship with Facebook and why Zoom is working with Dropbox to fix some of its privacy concerns. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:29:46 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/04/22/fe4ba818-2575-47b1-8e14-6c9d069ee5f8/thumbnail/60x60/cef6b6791c188ebd45440e6469ee4acf/0422-cbsn-dqq-zoombombing-new-2058104-640x360.jpg c23f93a9-5cda-4fa7-877f-b18d0ec178a6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/drones-monitoring-public-spaces-raise-privacy-concerns/ All over the world, public health and safety groups are turning to drones to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Officials are using them to monitor spaces and enforce social distancing rules. A recent study found that in the U.S., nearly 1,600 agencies now have drones. Errol Barnett reports on the privacy concerns that come with using the technology. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:29:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/04/27/a7b63bdf-5aca-4bc6-b03b-c8a53d66f05c/thumbnail/60x60/85f2e4498f10e6e3f50364748ff167bc/cbsn-fusion-drones-monitoring-public-spaces-raise-privacy-concerns-thumbnail-476008-640x360.jpg 11a6d337-c3e7-419d-b670-4e6b85eda28f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/facebook-launches-messenger-rooms-group-video-chat-feature/ Facebook is rolling out Messenger Rooms, a video-chat feature that allows up to 50 participants to join a virtual hangout with no time limit. Stan Chudnovsky, head of Messenger at Facebook, joins CBSN to discuss the new feature and privacy concerns users may have. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:28:23 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/05/05/3be38181-b24f-4c3e-8f22-2fcfb2094403/thumbnail/60x60/a0d8fc4c96ffd24bb1b2231c78f6355c/0505-cbsn-fbgroupvideochat-2061568-640x360.jpg 67d6d734-8668-454c-9411-079e295536d3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/leaked-smartphone-app-data-led-new-york-times-reporters-straight-to-capitol-rioters/ An anonymous source sent The New York Times a trove of cellphone location data from the day of the assault on the U.S. Capitol. Reporters were able to easily match device location pings to individual phone users — a process that may be helpful to law enforcement but raises broad privacy concerns about data collected from apps. New York Times Opinion writer and editor Stuart A. Thompson joins CBSN AM to talk about the investigation. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:26:07 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/02/08/9ae3f15a-fa42-4aba-a847-33a3ba4dde11/thumbnail/60x60/610bfb2ff088f1bad9115a64ee6e67de/0208-cbsnam-smartphoneappsrioters-641915-640x360.jpg d92f3379-f0e1-45d3-8492-3b4f3f60848d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/clubhouse-app-breach-raises-security-and-privacy-concerns-dan-patterson-analysis-2021-02-26/ Security concerns over a popular new app are causing some users to think twice. Clubhouse is an invite-only social networking app that lets you get together with followers or strangers in audio chat rooms. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson has been following the latest on this story and joins CBSN AM to break it down. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:25:21 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/02/26/541bb60c-155d-4be1-a1af-e741843a595c/thumbnail/60x60/e6349750fe05688ab0296b47be28e442/0226-cbsnam-privacy-654339-640x360.jpg 63fb6826-f10a-4136-982a-898b9465b3a1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/privacy-concerns-with-mental-health-apps/ A CBS News poll has found that nearly half of Americans surveyed say the coronavirus pandemic has affected their mental and emotional health. Some people have turned to convenient and affordable mental health apps. Thomas Germain, a technology reporter with Consumer Reports, joins CBSN to discuss a recent investigation that found these apps take varied approaches in how they handle users' privacy. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:24:38 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/16/86da3c6a-8208-499f-b788-bafbc0881a2c/thumbnail/60x60/535510230b24e9d1829da8d0f9ec40fc/cbsn-fusion-privacy-concerns-with-mental-health-apps-thumbnail-669570-640x360.jpg 5e340492-722d-4c2e-89b1-b94819c74154 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/apple-wwdc-2021-new-software-features-upcoming-products-analysis-dan-patterson/ Apple has unveiled a suite of new software features and updates during its 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference, including ones aimed at increasing privacy and security. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson has more. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:23:01 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/06/10/c752eb58-50dc-4b62-9862-95d56204ad19/thumbnail/60x60/072ccf481d57cf5df19f4693a83c90ad/cbsn-fusion-apples-annual-worldwide-developers-conference-company-unveils-suite-of-new-software-features-for-upcoming-apple-products-thumbnail-732229-640x360.jpg 2f29e1d1-98c4-4005-bf26-4c0cc3a29271 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/facebook-ad-transparency-researchers-banned-analysis-imran-ahmed/ Facebook is facing criticism after it banned a group of researchers studying advertisement transparency, according to a report by The Verge. The social media company says the academics violated user privacy guidelines, but the researchers say that's not the case. Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his analysis. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:22:07 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/05/d1bb68fc-fc96-479b-86e1-657c63cd96ad/thumbnail/60x60/314b83271e2683ad3e8147d7128e58dd/cbsn-fusion-ad-transparency-and-misinformation-researchers-banned-from-facebook-report-says-thumbnail-766447-640x360.jpg 78421954-a999-4588-a656-93a646488cc0 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/apple-to-check-u-s-iphones-for-images-of-child-sexual-abuse/ Apple announced the rollout of a new feature that's both winning praise and raising concerns. The tool will scan photos and text messages on Apple devices, looking for known images of child sex abuse. Tom Hanson looks at both the benefits and the privacy issues raised by the new technology. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:21:25 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/07/45763cb4-a1c3-47ea-9fba-d26e82e8e56e/thumbnail/60x60/6d72917f16aac3b90d5f34a7f9934a7f/0807-satmo-applescanningphones-767682-640x360.jpg 177205e5-2128-4452-b53f-a244e39cba0c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/twitch-blames-malicious-third-party-for-data-breach/ The popular live streaming platform Twitch says a "malicious third party" is behind a massive data breach of the website, including source code, revenue figures for some of the platform's top streamers and much more. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM to discuss. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:58:51 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/10/07/54615b52-617b-41ca-ab43-2ae81db44415/thumbnail/60x60/6458af9988f211f3a46cd32e022e70f7/cbsn-fusion-twitch-blames-malicious-third-party-for-data-breach-thumbnail-809713-640x360.jpg 318e8dd1-6551-4bca-b86e-a60a647d6a60 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/facebook-responds-to-whistleblower-testimony/ Frances Haugen, a former product manager for Facebook, accused the company of being "morally bankrupt" and told lawmakers Tuesday the social media giant knows the harm it's doing to vulnerable users. Facebook's Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis joins CBSN AM to responds to the testimony. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:45:40 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/10/06/6838afa7-a740-495f-b4b0-fc99e11ffd35/thumbnail/60x60/193ef450aa691659f68b8882d2aa5d5c/cbsn-fusion-facebook-responds-to-whistleblower-testimony-thumbnail-808802-640x360.jpg 0f2a66df-da94-44de-a680-a4dceac8b20e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/amazon-sidewalk-mesh-network-launches-2021-06-08/ Amazon has launched a new technology that the company says will enhance the performance of some of its internet-connected devices. But Amazon Sidewalk also uses the Wi-Fi within millions of American homes, and that has some privacy advocates concerned. CBS News' Nichelle Medina has the details. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:36:44 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/06/08/c9c7a1de-3467-480c-9d40-bb576f7f1bcd/thumbnail/60x60/e74221a9f6df4e32e917d197b7684a00/cbsn-fusion-amazon-sidewalk-mesh-network-launches-2021-06-08-thumbnail-730931-640x360.jpg 49976a2b-6523-48a2-86fe-75f880ea6f96 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/citizen-scraps-plans-for-security-force/ Crowdsourced crime-tracking app Citizen had plans to create its own security force, but scrapped them after completing a 30 day pilot program in Los Angeles. The company didn't say why it decided against moving forward with the program, but the app has come under increasing criticism. CBS News Moneywatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel discusses that criticism and why Citizen may have abandoned plans for its security force. Wed, 26 May 2021 22:20:09 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/05/27/9a8d3bc4-07f2-4c89-aecc-c58f8e4ae4b9/thumbnail/60x60/8e31b5dc7e11d33068e1b1b275a322ba/cbsn-fusion-crime-thumbnail-724001-640x360.jpg b4f0cb47-287d-4461-8940-e2c60e040889 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/facebook-pledges-action-in-wake-of-cambridge-analytica-scandal/ Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized Wednesday for not protecting users' data on the social networking site. Data firm Cambridge Analytica, which consulted on President Trump's 2016 campaign, accessed data harvested from 50 million users. Jennifer Grygiel, an assistant professor of communications at Syracuse University, joins CBSN to discuss what's next for the tech giant. Wed, 12 May 2021 11:48:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2018/03/23/e16d603e-9c7b-40cc-9ece-ddcdbede1bd9/thumbnail/60x60/e839deffbc3f0fe0d8790b51ac62b594/cbsn-fusion-facebook-ceo-says-hell-do-whatever-is-right-for-community-in-wake-of-privacy-scandal-thumbnail-1528640-640x360.jpg eaf916a8-e70a-4013-aaa9-dd2311598c93 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/does-facebook-mishandle-your-personal-information-online/ Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the Cambridge Analytica data mining scandal was a "major breach of trust." Tom's Guide cyber editor Paul Wagenseil joins CBSN with more on how Facebook's business model relies on the use of your personal information. Wed, 12 May 2021 11:11:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2018/03/22/d6ae54ab-5eb4-4a7d-b140-eb8001435888/thumbnail/60x60/1c46baefaaef4869008a8347d501fd25/cbsn-fusion-does-facebook-mishandle-your-personal-information-online-thumbnail-1528160-640x360.jpg d995c742-b87d-400e-b260-1756699e7cd2 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-did-steve-bannon-use-cambridge-analytica/ Cambridge Analytica, the data analytics firm hired by the Trump campaign in 2016, has come under fire after reports that they used Facebook data from more than 50 million profiles obtained without users’ permission. Jennifer Grygiel, social media expert and assistant professor of communications at Syracuse University, joins CBSN to discuss how Mr. Trump’s former campaign manager Steve Bannon used the data and concerns about the upcoming midterms. Wed, 12 May 2021 07:21:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2018/03/18/e6c814d6-a644-476a-942c-dad5cdcc658a/thumbnail/60x60/1473a093514c990fe8feaabfaa9b7dfe/0318-cbsn-cambridge-grygiel-1525097-640x360.jpg 4a41b570-ebac-49ed-9e7a-62e8c06095d7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/apple-airtags-review-privacy-stalking-geoffrey-fowler-analysis/ Some experts say Apple's new lost item tracking device could be a stalking risk. The AirTags allow owners to find belongings using high-tech precision, but could it be misused? Geoffrey Fowler, a technology columnist for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more. Sun, 09 May 2021 18:56:39 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/05/09/da96c11c-dbb3-470a-8ab0-850ce5ab9a8b/thumbnail/60x60/b747c3e788c928cf0e147845b52ad47c/cbsn-fusion-apple-airtags-review-privacy-stalking-geoffrey-fowler-analysis-thumbnail-711369-640x360.jpg fd2f1280-5e37-439a-a744-5421cd506dd7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/wsj-ease-of-tracking-mobile-phones-of-us-soldiers/ In 2016, a U.S. defense contractor made a startling discovery when it was working on a software prototype: it found it could track military operations through the apps on American soldiers' mobile devices. Byron Tau, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was first to cover this story, joined CBSN to discuss the potential risks for national security. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:07:30 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/28/7106f67f-5c0d-4cb5-9a8c-7c8b9e6c02a2/thumbnail/60x60/678ad37f47097541501d2bab9f0e56b1/cbsn-fusion-wsj-the-ease-of-tracking-mobile-phones-of-us-soldiers-thumbnail-702868-640x360.jpg 218ed221-d05b-4e94-9145-c7f0183104d0 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-to-protect-your-personal-information-online-facebook-data-breach/ Data obtained from a Facebook breach in 2019 has resurfaced online, and one hacker is making it available to anyone who wants it for a price. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson spoke with Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what information is out there and how to protect yourself from hackers and scammers. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:33:45 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/07/7c8fd960-ecf0-4f0d-9a6c-862f00647297/thumbnail/60x60/16b14cc0168344539901a8ac803b77ec/cbsn-fusion-how-to-protect-your-personal-information-online-thumbnail-687115-640x360.jpg 655a6eb0-e531-43ee-afdd-f1249b821db0 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-experts-assess-severity-of-russia-linked-cyberattack-2020-12-20/ Senator Mitt Romney blasted President Trump for downplaying the Russian-linked cyberattack on U.S. government agencies and private companies. Sergio Caltagirone, vice president of threat intelligence at Dragos, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the severity of the hack. Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:26:59 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/12/21/466aae32-9faa-44b7-9325-7b42190f64d1/thumbnail/60x60/404b9ebbecf1d8a0e63cb4aa146b212c/cbsn-fusion-us-experts-assess-severity-of-cyberattack-thumbnail-613328-640x360.jpg 23279582-5a12-465f-89ad-34a5afab444b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/top-cybersecurity-firm-fireeye-hacked-evidence-points-to-russian-intelligence/ The cybersecurity firm FireEye said its systems were successfully targeted by state-sponsored hackers, and tools were stolen from a digital vault that could be repurposed to stage new attacks worldwide. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins Anne-Marie Green on CBSN AM to discuss the ramifications of the brazen hack. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:26:02 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/12/09/c0a0b90c-cf49-4563-b8cf-73a6283e3f8c/thumbnail/60x60/96f4dce5849ac1bea0853edd1c8310d8/cbsn-fusion-top-cybersecurity-firm-fireeye-hacked-evidence-points-to-russian-intelligence-thumbnail-604614-640x360.jpg c4c2c0d0-7f3d-40cf-8617-c10a18b78391 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tech-companies-tackle-misinformation-in-the-2020-u-s-election/ Tech companies are struggling to curb the spread of misinformation this election. They experienced a surge of false claims across their platforms after President Trump claimed to have won the election even as votes were still being counted. Fadi Quran, the campaign director at Avaaz, joins CBSN with more. Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:37:54 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/11/05/d9f2e3f3-596c-4801-882f-b25fa0ddb8b2/thumbnail/60x60/671468a08d2169962e61cea8b56cd496/1104-cbsn-bng-581245-640x360.jpg 931abbab-d65b-46d7-9195-08f1684dc5f1