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Facebook's job advertising system might break the law

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…
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How ad blocking extensions can harm online experience

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…
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Google addresses privacy risks with 10 billion dollars

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…
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Brazil: Important privacy rules change for WhatsApp

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…
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Learn how to block malicious websites on your computer

In this article, we’ll walk you through how to block malicious websites on your computer. You can do it with just a few simple steps. Keep on reading to learn how you can add an extra layer of protection for your computer. Moreover, it will help keep spam and phishing…
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A data protection council started working in Brazil

The new data protection council will have 23 members. The council will support the creation of guidelines on how to apply the data protection rules. Brazil has announced the members of its National Council for the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy. The council is…