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The toddler-oriented YouTube Kids app, launched in 2015, offers more parental controls but is not as widely used — and features a selection of the same videos and channels that kids can also find on the regular YouTube service.

Child advocates ask FTC to investigate YouTube

A 1998 federal law prohibits internet companies from knowingly collecting personal data from kids under 13 without their parents’ consent.

10 Apr 2018 9:03 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) and Congress President Rahul Gandhi (L). (Photo: PTI)

Cong says NaMo app shares data to US; BJP claims Rahul sends details to Singapore

With criticism soaring, the BJP admitted that it was sharing information but that this was par for the course.

26 Mar 2018 12:55 PM

If things start to collapse, sharing intimate memories on devices or online accounts goes from being a perfectly natural part of a loving relationship, to a potential privacy nightmare. (Photo: Pexels)

Relationship break-ups put personal privacy at risk: Kaspersky report

Privacy is becoming an increasingly fluid concept in a world of digital borders.

06 Mar 2018 3:08 PM

An EELO smartphone is also in the pipeline, provided the company’s aims start rewarding.

EELO — An Android-based OS with enhanced privacy protection

EELO is supposed to have a major focus on privacy and extreme reliance on open-source apps.

26 Dec 2017 8:59 PM

While data can be put to beneficial use, the unregulated and arbitrary use, especially that of personal data, has raised concerns about privacy and autonomy of an individual. (Representational Image)

Govt extends public opinion deadline for data privacy till Jan 31

The SC in an earlier judgement declared right to privacy a fundamental right, which could impact a range of life choices of Indians.

19 Dec 2017 8:49 AM

Trai will come out with its recommendations on guidelines for data privacy, security and ownership by January and is very close to finalising suggestions for the controversial net neutrality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Trai recommendations on data privacy, ownership to be released by Jan

Trai chief R S Sharma observed that the clarity on data ownership and privacy will help many start-ups in developing new applications.

26 Oct 2017 7:52 PM

Facebook tracks locations of its users in every session. (Photo AFP)

Facebook revealed a porn star's secret identity

The ‘People You May Know’ feature suggested a sex worker’s actual clients, leaving her vulnerable to exploitation.

17 Oct 2017 8:17 PM

OnePlus assures that if you opt out of the User Experience Program, no user data will be collected from your phone.

OnePlus revamps data collection policies after privacy fiasco

The company has stated that it will rework on its user experience program and redefine its data collection limits.

16 Oct 2017 2:57 PM

With this statement, it becomes clear this is an issue existing on all OnePlus devices, including the latest OnePlus 5.

OnePlus accused of collecting unauthorised data

A OnePlus user has found the company tracking all data from phone, OnePlus claims it’s part of user experience program.

11 Oct 2017 6:56 PM

Facebook is global social media giant. (Photo: AFP)

Facebook fined $1.4 mn in Spain over users' data privacy

Agency claims FB collected personal data from its users in Spain without obtaining their unequivocal consent.

11 Sep 2017 5:19 PM

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