Privacy

South Korea Suspends DeepSeek From App StoresSouth Korea Suspends DeepSeek From App Stores

South Korea Suspends DeepSeek From App Stores

South Korean data authority suspends Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek from Apple, Google app stores while it addresses privacy issues

3 weeks ago
Google Puts ‘Profits Over Privacy’ With Tracking ChangeGoogle Puts ‘Profits Over Privacy’ With Tracking Change

Google Puts ‘Profits Over Privacy’ With Tracking Change

Privacy advocates criticise Google over decision to allow companies to track users via digital fingerprints, which takes effect this week

3 weeks ago
LinkedIn Lawsuit Over AI Training Is DismissedLinkedIn Lawsuit Over AI Training Is Dismissed

LinkedIn Lawsuit Over AI Training Is Dismissed

Plaintiff dismisses proposed class-action lawsuit against LinkedIn over alleged use of private messages for AI training

1 month ago
Italy Blocks DeepSeek Over Data ConcernsItaly Blocks DeepSeek Over Data Concerns

Italy Blocks DeepSeek Over Data Concerns

Italian Data regulator orders AI start-up DeepSeek to stop processing users' data, opens probe after receiving 'insufficient' answers

1 month ago
Italy Fines OpenAI 15m Euros Over Data CollectionItaly Fines OpenAI 15m Euros Over Data Collection

Italy Fines OpenAI 15m Euros Over Data Collection

Italy's data regulator fines OpenAI 15m euros over lack of 'adequate legal basis' for data collection, concerns over exposure of…

2 months ago
EU Publishes iOS Interoperability PlansEU Publishes iOS Interoperability Plans

EU Publishes iOS Interoperability Plans

European Commission publishes preliminary instructions to Apple on how to open up iOS to rivals, prompting privacy complaint

3 months ago
TikTok Seeks ‘Trust’ In Global MarketsTikTok Seeks ‘Trust’ In Global Markets

TikTok Seeks ‘Trust’ In Global Markets

TikTok chief executive acknowledges it and other social media companies face 'challenge' in gaining trust as company faces US ban

4 months ago
Worldcoin Rebrands To World Network, Ramps Up Iris ScanningWorldcoin Rebrands To World Network, Ramps Up Iris Scanning

Worldcoin Rebrands To World Network, Ramps Up Iris Scanning

Sam Altman's Worldcoin rebrands itself as pledges to ramp up its controversial iris-scanning crypto project

5 months ago
Top EU Court Says Meta Must Limit Data For Ad TargetingTop EU Court Says Meta Must Limit Data For Ad Targeting

Top EU Court Says Meta Must Limit Data For Ad Targeting

Highest EU court rules in favour of privacy advocate Max Schrems, saying Facebook parent Meta must minimise data used for…

5 months ago
The Age of Virtual AssistantsThe Age of Virtual Assistants

The Age of Virtual Assistants

Discover how virtual assistants, powered by AI and innovative technology, are transforming industries and personal productivity. From Siri's debut to…

5 months ago
Apple Must Face Reduced Claims In Device Privacy CaseApple Must Face Reduced Claims In Device Privacy Case

Apple Must Face Reduced Claims In Device Privacy Case

Privacy lawsuit against Apple to go ahead after federal judge throws out claims related to some data collection settings

5 months ago
Microsoft Relaunches Controversial AI Snapshot ToolMicrosoft Relaunches Controversial AI Snapshot Tool

Microsoft Relaunches Controversial AI Snapshot Tool

Microsoft to introduce snapshot tool Recall to CoPilot+ PCs in November with security changes, amidst privacy concerns

5 months ago
Facebook Parent Fined £75m Over Password StorageFacebook Parent Fined £75m Over Password Storage

Facebook Parent Fined £75m Over Password Storage

Facebook parent Meta fined 91m euros over unencrypted storage of hundreds of millions of passwords dating back to 2012

5 months ago
LinkedIn Suspends Use Of UK Data For AILinkedIn Suspends Use Of UK Data For AI

LinkedIn Suspends Use Of UK Data For AI

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn suspends use of UK user data to train generative AI after concerns expressed by data protection office

6 months ago
Uber Fined $324m For Transferring European Data To USUber Fined $324m For Transferring European Data To US

Uber Fined $324m For Transferring European Data To US

Dutch data protection watchdog imposes fine of €290m on Uber for transferring personal data of European drivers to US servers

7 months ago

US Sues TikTok Over ‘Massive’ Children’s Privacy Breach

In latest legal challenge Department of Justice, FTC sue TikTok, ByteDance over alleged use of children's data without parental consent

7 months ago

Google Cancels Plan To Axe Third Party Cookies For Chrome Browser

Better switch to Firefox? After years of delays, Google performs u-turn and will no longer cancel third-party tracking cookies

8 months ago

Nigeria Fines Meta $220m Over Privacy Infringements

Nigerian competition and consumer agency fines Meta $220m over violations of privacy law, after probe spurred by WhatsApp user agreement

8 months ago

Oracle To Pay $115m In Privacy Lawsuit Settlement

Oracle to pay $115m to settle proposed class-action lawsuit over 'digital dossiers' that allegedly collected data on hundreds of millions

8 months ago

US Government Prepares TikTok Lawsuit Over Child Privacy

US Department of Justice prepares lawsuit alleging TikTok violated child data privacy laws, as company's legal troubles mount

9 months ago

TikTok Offered US ‘Kill Switch’ Over Data Concerns

TikTok discloses in court documents it offered US government ability to shut platform down, as it prepares for September court…

9 months ago

Meta Delays EU AI Launch After Privacy Complaints

Meta delays Europe launch of AI in Europe after user, privacy group complaints over plans to train models on user…

9 months ago

X (Twitter) Now Hides Posts Liked By Users

Elon Musk’s X platform (formerly Twitter) has this week begun hiding user likes, amid reports of declining engagement

9 months ago

Microsoft ‘Recalls’ AI Screenshots After Backlash

Microsoft takes step back on 'Recall' AI screenshot feature on Copilot+ PCs after critics compare it to pre-installed spyware

9 months ago

Meta Plan To Train AI With EU, UK User Data Spurs Complaints

European privacy group files GDPR complaints over Meta plan to use public user data from Facebook, Instagram to train AI…

9 months ago

Microsoft Recall Triggers Enquiry From UK Data Regulator

Privacy concerns. ICO seeks feedback after Microsoft introduces AI Recall feature that screenshots users' laptops every two seconds

10 months ago

Deepfakes: More Than Skin Deep Security

As deepfake technology continues to blur the lines between reality and deception, businesses and individuals alike must arm themselves with…

11 months ago

Google Delays Removal Of Third-Party Cookies, Again

For third time Google delays phase-out of third-party Chrome cookies after pushback from industry and British regulator

11 months ago

UK Lawsuit Claims Grindr Shared HIV Status

Dating app Grindr sued over claims it shared sensitive user data, including HIV status, with third parties for advertising purposes

11 months ago

Google To Destroy Billions Of Private Browsing Records

Lawsuit settlement. Google agrees to destroy billions of private or “incognito” mode records as part of lawsuit settlement

11 months ago