The consumer watchdog Which? has attempted to discover the right personal data value. And they did this to regulate the data-collection practices of tech giants such as Google and Facebook. The British company has repeatedly argued that people are uncomfortable about the…
Australia wants to regulate the ad tech space and slams Google
September 28, 2021
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found Google has a dominant position in the ad tech space. Thus, the commission considers that the position created “systemic competition concerns.”
Google controls the ad tech space
The…
The Brazilian government launched a data protection guide, so that it can raise awareness on data protection among the general public. The “How to protect your personal data” guide includes information on how to restrict access to one’s data. Also, it…
Identity theft will have one more serious "enemy" in the U.S.A.
September 15, 2021
An
identity theft bureau which will work on improving data security and
privacy will start working soon in the United States. The US House of
Energy and Commerce Committee voted recently to provide the Federal
Trade Commission (FTC) with $1 billion.
The money come in…
Campaign group Global Witness said it failed to prevent discriminatory targeting of job advertising and its algorithm was biased in choosing who would see them. In an experiment, almost all Facebook users shown adverts for mechanics were men, while ads for nursery nurses…
Although the 11 build isn’t even out yet, a Windows ad made Explorer stop responding. Also, it left its first users without a working Start menu and taskbar. These issues and others regarding the task bar, desktop, and settings app prevented testers from using the new OS.
Based on the EU privacy laws, Ireland placed a 225-million-euro fine on Facebook’s messaging service WhatsApp due to privacy breaches. This happens after the European Union demanded the penalty be increased. So, Ireland agreed, as privacy breaches should not go…
Ad blocking extensions have become a go-to tool for internet users who are put off by obtrusive and irrelevant ads. However, these services can sometimes harm the online experience for things like banking and shopping.
We will show you both sides of these tools, so that…
Google has made a 10 billion dollar commitment that will address the privacy risks and cybersecurity of the US government. The company plans to beef up critical infrastructure including crucial computer programs. Also, they will expand their zero-trust programs, and help…
The authorities in Brazil force WhatsApp to change its privacy rules. Thus, Facebook should adjust its policy with the rules already in place in the European Union.
WhatsApp commits to change privacy rules
The National Data Protection Authority (NDPA)
wants to…
