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New Zealand Rejects Huawei 5G Kit, Citing Security Risks
“Significant network security risk” allegedly identified with Huawei 5G kit by New Zealand authorities
Apple’s Tim Cook Takes Aim At Rivals Over Data Privacy
Are you listening Mark? Tim Cook calls for federal privacy law and vows to protect users’ data and privacy
Google ‘Thoughtfully Considering’ How To Offer China Services
Alphabet boss tells US senators that firm is considering China re-entry, but declines to address censorship concerns
WhatsApp Founder Admits Selling Out Privacy To Facebook
Co-founder of WhatsApp Brian Acton admits selling out the privacy of WhatsApp users to Facebook
US Congress Grill Google On China Censorship Plans
Google faces calls from six US senators, numerous human rights groups, and 1,000 staff over China expansion
Google Slapped With Location Tracking Lawsuit
That didn't take long. Last week's revelation that Google tracks users’ location even if tracking is turned off, prompts US lawsuit
US Government Pressures Facebook Over Messenger Encryption
Officials want Facebook's help to crack encryption, so they can listen to suspect's voice conversations
Google Negotiates Deals For China Cloud Services – Report
Fresh attempt to re-enter Chinese market as US search engine reportedly holds talks with local cloud firms
GCHQ Snooping Deemed Unlawful By Watchdog
Surveillance watchdog rules GCHQ bulk data collection is unlawful, but says no evidence that agency misused the system
Facebook Investigates Crimson Hexagon After Surveillance Allegation
Facebook temporarily suspends another data analytics firm over data policy concerns
ICO Fines Website For Sharing Information With Labour Party
Data watchdog to fine website for “serious contravention” in selling data on 1 million people to the Labour Party
Facebook Fined £500,000 Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal
British data watchdog slaps Facebook with maximum possible fine over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Russia Asks Apple To Remove Telegram From App Store
But Telegram CEO and founder claims that Apple has already prevented its messaging app from updating globally
GDPR Arrival Sees Certain US Websites Blocked
Certain well known American news websites temporarily unavailable in Europe as GDPR rules kick in
Twitter Quietly Tests Encrypted Messaging
Hush hush at Twitter, as it secretly adds the ability to send encrypted direct messages on its Android app
High Court Sets Deadline For Investigatory Powers Act Changes
Government has six months to revise parts of its 'Snoopers Charter' to bring it inline with European regs
Iran Begins To Block Telegram Messaging App
First Russia now Iran becomes latest country to begin blocking access to Telegram services
Russia To Limit Telegram Messaging App
Russian lawsuit to limit access to Telegram after it refuses to allow FSB intelligence service access
Grindr Insists Sharing HIV Data With Outside Firms Is Industry Standard
Dating app hits back at criticism for sharing location data and HIV status with outside firms
European Union Seeks Law To Gather Data Held Outside EU Bloc
Privacy showdown ahead as European Union mulls forcing tech firms to hand over data, no matter where it is stored
Government’s Mass Surveillance Powers Are Ruled Illegal
British judges deal significant setback for Snooper's Charter 2.0, over personal data safeguarding concerns
DOJ Shares Criminal Probe Evidence With Judge In Waymo vs. Uber Suit
ANALYSIS: In a surprise development, lawyers reveal evidence from ongoing criminal investigation of Uber to the judge in Waymo’s civil lawsuit against Uber
Google Slapped With UK Lawsuit Over Data Gathering
Long rumbling argument over Google tracking Safari users results in mass civil lawsuit against the firm
Google Has Been ‘Tracking’ Android User Locations
Search engine collects location data on Android users, even when location services are switched off
Governments Accused Of Social Media Manipulation
Grim picture...social media is being manipulated, mobile connectivity is being censored, and attacks against journalists is on the rise
Google Docs Problem Raises Privacy Concerns, Again
Problems with locked Google Docs files raises privacy concerns due to its monitoring of private files
Privacy Concern Raised Over iOS Apps Camera Access
Bye bye privacy! Live streaming, and shooting of video and pictures from Apple iPhone, without user being aware
Social Media Data Shared By GCHQ WIth Foreign Governments
Facebook and Twitter accounts are being analysed by intelligence agencies, warns Privacy International
EU-US Privacy Shield Passes First Annual Review
Relief for Facebook, Google etc as controversial data sharing agreement with the US passes its first test