privacy protection

Here it comes: New Meta privacy policy. Does it matter?

A new Meta privacy policy comes soon for the company's platforms. Users would be notified of the updates about how…

2 years ago

More control over personal data for Play Store users

Users should get more control over personal data as Google started rolling out its new data safety section on the…

3 years ago

Facebook facial recognition brings a new trial, in Texas

The technology that allows Facebook facial recognition violated state privacy protection. This is what Texas attorney general's office said. Learn…

3 years ago

Consumer privacy: EU might allow groups act against Facebook

Europe's top adviser says that consumer groups should be allowed to act against Facebook for violating consumer privacy. Read more.

3 years ago

One step forward: No more facial recognition, on Facebook

Facebook is shutting down its facial recognition system. This happens because of the growing societal concerns about the use of…

3 years ago

Identity theft will have one more serious “enemy” in the U.S.A.

An identity theft bureau which will work on improving data security and privacy will start working soon in the United…

3 years ago

EU privacy laws bring a €225 million fine for WhatsApp

Based on the EU privacy laws, Ireland placed a 225-million-euro fine on Facebook's messaging service WhatsApp due to privacy breaches.…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Zoom agrees $85m settlement for privacy violation

Zoom, which lets people make video meetings, agreed to a $85 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit. The…

3 years ago

Surveillance advertising comes under more pressure

An international coalition of consumer protection, digital and civil rights organizations demanded a ban on surveillance advertising. The objection to…

3 years ago